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.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath says he's not accepting a pay raise
Despite social media information, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath says he's not accepting a pay raise.
TEA answers questions about the state takeover of Houston ISD
As the state assumes control of Houston ISD, many questions loom over the future of the district. A member of the Texas Education Agency arrived in Houston to shed light on some of these pressing concerns.
Houston ISD teachers sounding off after closed meeting with Texas Education Agency Commissioner
Teachers in Houston are grappling with the ongoing TEA takeover, which has raised concerns about the future of their classrooms and job security. A recent meeting between teachers and TEA commissioner Mike Morath at Del Mar Stadium left educators feeling disheartened and frustrated.
Galveston ISD Superintendent's resignation accepted, search begins for a new one after his remarks about women
Galveston ISD is now looking for a new superintendent after what some call "offensive" comments.
Houston ISD takeover: Board of Managers application closes Thursday
April 20 is the final day to apply for the Houston ISD Board of Managers, which will be selected by the Texas Education Agency to govern the state's largest school district.
Houston ISD takeover: TEA fields dozens of questions from board of trustees
As the TEA prepares its state takeover of HISD, the agency laid out it's plan for a new board of trustees and the pathway to return the district back into local hand at a meeting Thursday night.
TEA receives 374 applications for Board of Managers following Houston ISD takeover
The Texas Education Agency announced on Friday the number of applications that were received during their Board of Managers application and selection process following the announcement of the takeover of Houston ISD.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath meets with Houston ISD principals, community leaders share transparency concerns
FOX 26 has learned that Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath met with several Houston principals and school support staff Wednesday morning.
Houston ISD Takeover: ACLU files federal complaint to Department of Justice
The ACLU says TEA "Commissioner Mike Morath announced the agency’s plans to take over the school district citing the poor performance of some schools, despite the fact that his own agency gave the district a "B" rating in 2022."
Texas Education Agency moves to appoint conservator for Austin ISD
The Texas Education Agency on Friday said it will move to appoint a conservator to oversee the Austin Independent School District, citing the district’s failings in serving students receiving special education.
TEA meetings end with Houston community members in uproar
Following the announcement that the Texas Education Agency would be taking over the Houston Independent School District, the four community meetings held in Houston ended with turmoil and anger at every community meeting.
Community members continue sharing their disdain for TEA takeover of Houston ISD
Community members continued to make their voices be heard at the third of four scheduled meetings with the Texas Education Agency.