HISD bus drivers to begin fueling their own buses
Drivers are trying to figure out what next week will bring now that HISD will no longer employ Fuel Attendants.
Alief ISD votes to join lawsuit against TEA accountability rating system
Another Houston-area school district has joined a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency.
HISD school bus flips over near Kimble
Ten children and two adults were taken to the emergency room with minor injuries after a crash involving a Houston ISD bus, officials confirm.
TEA Takeover: Vote on district of innovation
The HISD District is looking to become exempt from some Texas state laws, such as hiring teachers without certifications.
New Texas laws taking effect Friday include everything from school safety to fighting the fentanyl crisis
Nearly 800 new laws are now in effect in the state of Texas.
Houston ISD TEA Takover first day of school broken down by Superintendent F. Mike Miles
HISD will release more information about the rest of the week’s schedule on August 30
Houston ISD calendar for 2023-2024 Academic school year updated, released
Five professional development days are now scheduled throughout the year and an additional day was added for winter break.
Do you want Chaplains available for kids at school?
Your student's school district could soon decide whether or not to have chaplains on staff thanks to a new Senate bill.
Big policy, budget changes at Houston ISD
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Houston Independent School District's plan to convert libraries opposed by group, community leaders
Congressman Al Green said he is "adamantly opposed" to the plan, which he called "fatuous" and "inanity." He said the plan is part of a larger effort by Gov. Greg Abbott to "take over an independent school district, take down the public school system, and stand up a private voucher school system."
Houston ISD payroll issue said to be addressed, employees should have access to deposits on Thursday
"We believe all employees will have access to their payroll deposits no later than tomorrow," Houston ISD said in an emailed statement
New Houston ISD leaders meet with parents to discuss state takeover
The first of many community meetings hosted by the district took place at Forest Brook Middle School Tuesday night.
Houston ISD Takeover: Names of new campus principals announced
HISD says 17 of the 28 principals named are returning to their campuses for the 2023-2024 school year, while remaining positions were filled by HISD leaders selected from other parts of the district, or "outstanding external candidates."
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says state of Texas intends to take over HISD for the next 7 years
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner believes the state takeover of Houston ISD could last for many years.
Texas’ pick to lead Houston’s schools used aggressive, polarizing methods in Dallas
Mike Miles has wasted no time in restructuring schools and proposing administrative layoffs. The changes are designed to pay teachers at struggling schools more if their students show improvement.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles announces family events, will share vision for HISD
New Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles is reaching out to the community by organizing a series of engaging family events. These events serve as a platform for Superintendent Miles to share his vision for the Houston Independent School District while connecting with families from schools across the district.
Houston group protests ahead of the first meeting of the unelected HISD Board of Managers
A broad coalition of organizations and residents held a news conference and protest in response to the first meeting of the unelected HISD Board of Managers. The press conference is taking place outside HISD Headquarters and includes a wide array of local teachers, students, parents, and advocates for public schools and children fighting against the occupation of Houston Public Schools by partisan state officials.
Who are the members of the new Houston ISD Board of Managers?
The goal is to turn struggling schools into successful ones, and there are nine members on the Board of Managers who are tasked with helping to do that. So, who are they?
Get to know HISD's new Superintendent and what he says he'll do for the district
the state of Texas is beginning its takeover of the Houston Independent School District and has now named its 9-member board of managers and new Superintendent Mike Miles.
Houston I.S.D. Superintendent Millard House II sends out final tweet as superintendent
Houston ISD Superintendent Millard House sent out one final tweet as superintendent of the district on Wednesday afternoon.