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.
Houston school closures today: Weather cancellations, delays due to Texas Arctic Blast
A number of schools across the Houston-area are expected to be closed on Tuesday, January 16, due to impacts from Arctic Blast across Texas.
Houston ISD accused of paying women lower wages than men: lawsuit
The Houston Independent School District is being taken to court after they were accused of discriminating against certain women by paying them less.
HISD middle school assistant principal choked at basketball game, suspect charged
A Houston woman was charged for assaulting a public servant, the assistant principal at an Houston ISD middle school, court records state.
Houston ISD will become District of Innovation after school board vote
The Houston Independent School District School Board has approved plans for HISD to become a District of Innovation on Thursday which includes allowing the district to hire high school teachers who do not hold a certification.
Houston ISD staffer says she was fired for taking time off after husband diagnosed, died of cancer
A Houston woman says she was fired from Houston Independent School District after taking too many days off to deal with her husband's terminal cancer diagnosis.
Houston ISD staff who take more than 15 days of leave could get fired, policy says
Employees at Houston ISD say they’re confused about the district’s paid leave policy. This comes after a memo making the rounds said staff could face automatic termination if they use more than the 10 allotted days off provided.
Houston ISD says 41% of schools would be D, F campus according to 2022-2023 data
Houston ISD officials said analysis of 2022-2023 state accountability data shows approximately 41% of its campuses would get D or F ratings.
Houston ISD announced updated school choice application timeline
Houston ISD has shared new dates for families looking to participate in the school choice process for the 2024-25 school year.
Houston ISD on school choice process
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles and Chief Academic Officer Kristen Hole held a press conference to announce the updated timeline for the School Choice Enrollment and Application Process for the 2024-2025 school year.
Music As Medicine: Teens to put on show this weekend to help kids in need
Some Houston high school students with a passion for playing instruments are sharing the special art with elementary and middle school students in the area.
Superintendent Mike Miles addresses critics, highlights HISD's positive progress
HISD hosted a meeting with central office staff and school administrators to reflect on progress made during the 2023 fall semester. Those opposed also spoke against the state takeover strategies in Austin Wednesday.

















