HISD superintendent on principal performance
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More than 100 Houston ISD principals are wondering if they're going to have a job next year. Superintendent Mike Miles is addressing those concerns and explaining how the district is deciding who's keeping their job.

Houston ISD Superintendent discusses principal performance ratings
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Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles released new details about some principals who were initially at risk of being removed from their schools.

HISD reveals plan to overcome operational challenges in recent report

Houston Independent School District (HISD) has released a detailed report detailing efforts to address operational inefficiencies that persist in the district.

Houston ISD extends school year: More time to learn or just more time?

In a unanimous vote, the Houston Independent School District voted to extend the 2024-2025 school year, giving students 180 instructional days.

Houston ISD approves new academic calendar
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Houston ISD students will have eight more days in classrooms for the next school year after the school board approved a new academic calendar. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle reports on how parents and teachers are reacting.

19 HISD schools to enter NES in 2024-2025
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Nineteen of the two dozen Houston ISD schools given the option to enter the New Education System have decided to join for the 2024-2025 school year.

Houston ISD announces schools added to New Education System for 2024-2025

Houston ISD has announced which schools eligible for to join the New Education System have decided to opt-in for the 2024-2025 school year.

Madison High School students protest cell phone ban

Students voiced their opinion about a new ban on cell phones at Madison High School on Monday.

HISD Madison High School students walk out
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Some Houston ISD Madison High School students walked out of class on Monday in response to a new cell phone policy.

HISD school ratings, NES school lineup released

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has released its 2022-2023 school year ratings along with a list of schools joining the New Education System (NES) based on the district's evaluation.

HFT President on HISD moving schools to new system
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Houston Federation of Teachers President Jackie Anderson discusses the move of up to 40 Houston ISD schools to the district's "New Education System" in the next school year.

Nearly 40 Houston ISD schools join NES program
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Houston ISD announced it's adding up to 40 failing schools to its new education system next school year. The move comes after the district released its list of school ratings showing 65 D-rated schools and 58 F-rated schools.

Houston ISD parents react to no heat in classrooms
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There wasn't a "warm" welcome back to school for some Houston ISD students as several schools didn't have heat. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke with parents of the affected schools to hear their concerns.

LEAK: HISD Superintendent Miles on closing schools
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A source sent FOX 26 leaked audio of Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles saying he regretted closing schools after city officials suggested Houstonians stay off the roads due to dangerous icy conditions.

HISD Superintendent on schools closing for freeze
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Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles answers questions about the weather and school operations after some campus heating issues. According to Miles, he will take more time when considering closing campuses.

HISD Superintendent allegedly 'regrets' closing schools
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Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles reportedly regrets closing schools and classes for students ahead of the Arctic Blast freeze. Houston city leaders urged people to stay off the roads due to icy conditions.

Some Houston ISD schools impacted by heating issues following arctic blast

Some Houston ISD schools have been impacted by heating issues and burst pipes Wednesday as students returned to class following a day off due to the arctic blast.