EducationStatewide NewsTexas Education Agency to Take Over Houston Independent School District
Holly HansenMarch 15, 2023
Education Commissioner Morath will replace Houston’s elected board of trustees with appointed managers no earlier than June 1.
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EducationLocal NewsMayor Turner Warns State Takeover of Houston School District Imminent: ‘Leave HISD Alone’
Holly HansenMarch 3, 2023
Touting improvements in the troubled Houston school district since 2019, Turner is demanding that the state drop plans to intervene.
Civil SocietyEducationStatewide NewsRep. Dutton: Don’t Blame Abbott, Houston ISD Takeover Plan Was My Idea
Holly HansenJanuary 26, 2023
The Houston-area Democrat co-authored legislation allowing the state to appoint a board of managers over chronically failing school districts.
EducationStatewide NewsState Supreme Court Clears Way for Texas Education Agency Takeover of Houston ISD
Holly HansenJanuary 13, 2023
After years of litigation, the Supreme Court opinion clears the way for the TEA commissioner to replace the elected trustees with appointed managers.
EducationJudicialLocal NewsHouston ISD Challenges Texas Education Agency in State Supreme Court over Attempt to Oust Board
Hudson CallenderOctober 13, 2022
In 2021, the Legislature passed a bill that confirms Texas Education Agency commissioner's authority to replace the board of trustees.
EducationStatewide NewsAgainst ‘Shortage’ Claims, Education Data Suggests Rising Number of Teachers in Texas
Hudson CallenderSeptember 8, 2022
Polling data suggests the majority of Texas teachers are discontented with their jobs despite rising numbers of hired educators.
EducationLocal NewsHarris County Constable Shifts Personnel, Equipment to Enhance School Safety
Holly HansenAugust 9, 2022
As districts work to bolster school security, Harris County Constable Mark Herman says he will place hundreds of deputies at schools and day care centers.
EducationStatewide NewsSTAAR Results Show Achievement Gaps Between Charter Schools and ISDs, State Regions
Isaiah MitchellJuly 7, 2022
Houston ISD, the state's biggest school district, underperformed on the STAAR compared to most charter schools in its borders.
EducationLocal NewsFormer Houston School District Officials Indicted for Bribery Scheme
Holly HansenDecember 16, 2021
Former School Board President Rhonda Skillern-Jones has entered a plea agreement while two others were arrested Thursday in Houston.
EducationElections 2021Local NewsConservative-Backed Candidates Win Two Seats on Troubled Houston School Board
Holly HansenDecember 13, 2021
Unofficial results from Saturday’s runoff election indicate that two conservative-backed candidates won seats, while two incumbents fended off challengers.
Civil SocietyEducationJudicialLocal NewsSome Texas School Mask Mandates Remain Despite Fifth Circuit Order
Isaiah MitchellDecember 6, 2021
Some major ISDs claim the recent ruling does not directly affect their mandates, although the injunction it overturned was statewide.
EducationElections 2021Local NewsRunoff Elections in Troubled Houston School District Set to Begin
Holly HansenNovember 23, 2021
Four challengers prompted runoff elections in the state’s largest school district, although a court ruling could allow the state to appoint a new board in the future.