Four board members, superintendent show up for Thursday nights school board meeting, but refuse to talk to reporters
HISD board members held a workshop with everyone in a meeting on Thursday. After school board members were done with the workshop, HISD cops made sure reporters couldn't get close to them.
HISD board trustees to seek legal advice regarding state takeover
The Houston ISD board will meet with an attorney to seek legal advice because the 23-page letter from the Texas Education Commissioner changes just about everything for the district.
Texas Education Agency officially takes over Houston ISD
The long talked about takeover comes after an investigation by the TEA over allegations of the trustees’ violation of the Open Meetings Act and consistent poor academic performances from Wheatley High School.
State takeover of HISD could negatively impact students
"A lowered status means for some reason the district is doing something wrong and possibly the student wouldn't be as well prepared to function in college as another student. So it is potentially a huge ramification for students," says Andy Dewey with the Houston Teachers Federation.
Final TEA report suggests Houston ISD should be taken over by the state
A report shows the TEA recommending the district's accreditation status be lowered, a conservator be appointed, and a board of managers be installed to replace the existing Board of Trustees.
Houston parents upset HISD didn't close schools ahead of flooding
FOX 26 has heard from several parents upset that Houston Independent School District decided not to close ahead of severe weather.
HISD teacher makes bench bridge for students after school floods
A viral video shows young students trying to avoid floodwaters at HISD's Durham Elementary School.
Texas Education Agency set to replace HISD board - What's Your Point?
This week’s panel: Ben Streusand, conservative commentator, “Three Amigos”, KSEV Radio; Carmen Roe, Houston attorney; Antonio Diaz-, writer, educator and radio host; Jacquie Baly, UH Downtown Political Science Professor; Ben Ferguson, conservative radio host; Craig Jackson, Professor, TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law, , talk about the possible ouster of the Houston ISD...
