/tags/houston-isd Houston ISD en-US Copyright Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:55:44 GMT /texas-news/2025-04-03/texas-education-school-ratings-lawsuit A judge blocked the release of the state’s 2023 school ratings after a lawsuit from more than 120 Texas school districts. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:55:44 GMT /texas-news/2025-04-03/texas-education-school-ratings-lawsuit Lucio Vasquez | The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2024-05-15/houston-isd-superintendent-accused-of-funneling-tax-dollars-out-of-state A state lawmaker and Houston residents urge the Texas Education Agency to investigate whether the state-appointed superintendent improperly sent public funds to out-of-state charter schools. Wed, 15 May 2024 10:59:50 GMT /texas-news/2024-05-15/houston-isd-superintendent-accused-of-funneling-tax-dollars-out-of-state The Texas Tribune /health-wellness/2024-04-30/fort-worth-houston-isd-send-more-students-to-alternative-education-following-vaping-bill Some Texas school districts are seeing sharp increases in the number of students removed from class as a result of a new law requiring students caught with vaping devices be placed in disciplinary alternative schools. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:59:59 GMT /health-wellness/2024-04-30/fort-worth-houston-isd-send-more-students-to-alternative-education-following-vaping-bill Dylan Roddy | Texas Community Health News , Daniel Carter | Texas Community Health News /education/2023-06-02/new-houston-isd-superintendent-mike-miles-promises-sweeping-reforms-to-29-schools State-appointed leaders for the largest district in Texas were sworn in during the early morning at Houston ISD headquarters without public notice or access. Some community advocates are worried about the new superintendent, Mike Miles, who promised sweeping reforms in an interview with Houston Public Media. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:15:00 GMT /education/2023-06-02/new-houston-isd-superintendent-mike-miles-promises-sweeping-reforms-to-29-schools Dominic Anthony Walsh /texas-news/2023-04-06/at-schools-across-houston-students-and-parents-protest-texas-education-agencys-takeover At one elementary school, protesters chanted as the school day was about to begin. Parents sought petition signatures at a high school. The demonstrations are planned throughout the day. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:09:26 GMT /texas-news/2023-04-06/at-schools-across-houston-students-and-parents-protest-texas-education-agencys-takeover Alejandro Serrano | The Texas Tribune /education/2023-03-22/parents-share-their-outrage-during-first-public-meeting-over-houston-isd-takeover The Texas Education Agency announced on March 15 that it would replace the current superintendent and its democratically elected school board with a new board of managers as soon as June 1. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:35:14 GMT /education/2023-03-22/parents-share-their-outrage-during-first-public-meeting-over-houston-isd-takeover Brian Lopez | The Texas Tribune /education/2023-03-16/texas-education-agencys-announced-takeover-of-houston-isd-what-does-this-mean-and-what-happens Our experts share what you need to know about this action and answer your questions and concerns. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:54:36 GMT /education/2023-03-16/texas-education-agencys-announced-takeover-of-houston-isd-what-does-this-mean-and-what-happens Garrett Bohlmann /education/2023-01-13/supreme-court-of-texas-allows-texas-education-agency-to-take-over-houston-isd State-appointed managers can replace elected school board members in the largest district in Texas. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:28:52 GMT /education/2023-01-13/supreme-court-of-texas-allows-texas-education-agency-to-take-over-houston-isd Dominic Anthony Walsh | Houston Public Media /education/2022-07-20/will-texas-have-enough-teachers-when-school-starts-again In big cities across the country, teachers are almost always in demand. And amid the so-called “Great Resignation,” that may be truer now than ever. Until school starts in August, it’s impossible to know exactly how many teachers Texas will be in need. But some Dallas instructors suspect a higher-than-typical number of their colleagues won’t return to class this fall. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:30:00 GMT /education/2022-07-20/will-texas-have-enough-teachers-when-school-starts-again Bill Zeeble /education/2021-01-24/it-took-this-houston-family-2-years-and-legal-action-to-gain-special-education-for-their-son The Texas Education Agency is taking on new oversight of special education in HISD. But many Houston families who are still struggling to access services view the state’s role with skepticism, given the troubled track record at both the state and district levels. Sun, 24 Jan 2021 15:00:44 GMT /education/2021-01-24/it-took-this-houston-family-2-years-and-legal-action-to-gain-special-education-for-their-son Laura Isensee, Houston Public Media