HISD decides against year-round schooling
HISD says its current 2020-21 academic year calendar allows for a later start date which could be beneficial during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
TEA issues new guidance for 2020 graduation ceremonies
In addition to the new guidance on graduations, Abbott announced Tuesday he will be issuing an Executive Order to expand the list of businesses and activities allowed to reopen in Texas.
Gov. Abbott closes Texas schools until May 4, as part of new executive order
"In accordance with the Guidelines from the President and the CDC, schools shall remain temporarily closed to in-person classroom attendance and shall not recommence before May 4, 2020."
Texas STAAR testing requirements waived due to COVID-19
Gov. Abbott is also asking the federal government to waive federal testing requirements.
Judge temporarily blocks state takeover of Houston Independent School District
A judge has made a decision that will stop the Texas Education Agency from taking over Houston Independent School District for the time being.
Fort Worth ISD teacher fired over anti-illegal immigrant tweets wins TEA appeal
Georgia Clark taught English at Carter Riverside High School and complained, in what she thought was a private tweet to President Trump, about her school being overrun by illegal immigrants.
Houston Federation of Teachers files lawsuit over state takeover of HISD
The Houston Federation of Teachers says the proposed state takeover of the Houston Independent School District is unconstitutional under U.S. and Texas law because it disenfranchises and discriminates against people based on race and national origin.
TEA public meetings continue ahead of HISD take over
The Texas Education Agency is hosting a series of meetings to provide information and gain feedback from the community to help with their take over process. But it left concerned parents and faculty members of Wheatley unsatisfied since they feel their questions aren’t being answered.
Houston Federation of Teachers demand answers ahead of state takeover
The American Federation of Teachers has filed a freedom of information act request with the Texas Education Agency to get those answers.
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 takes applications for Houston ISD Board of Managers
A series of community meetings have been scheduled regarding the application process. The TEA says the public is welcome to attend and ask questions about the process. Here's a link to the full list of applicant requirements for the board of managers.
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.
