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Michelle ArledgeSeptember 10, 2021
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87th LegislatureCivil SocietyEducationState Pursues Takeover of Houston ISD in Court After Texas Legislature Gives Green Light
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 7, 2021
A newly passed bill should let the TEA replace Houston ISD's entire school board, changing the course of an ongoing lawsuit.
Civil SocietyEducationLocal NewsState SenateHouston ISD Excludes Unvaccinated Workers From Paid Quarantine Time, Stipends
Isaiah MitchellAugust 19, 2021
The district will give "COVID-19 paid leave" and a $500 stipend to workers who are vaccinated or medically exempt from vaccination.
EducationTaxes & SpendingTexas Parents, Teachers, and Students Show Differing Priorities on Federal Education Relief Spending
Isaiah MitchellJuly 13, 2021
Social services, new technology, and staff expenses are all vying for top spots in the state's biggest local school budgets.
EducationEnergyMajor Texas School Districts Cancel In-Person, Virtual Instruction Through Friday
Hayden SparksFebruary 17, 2021
Other school districts canceled Wednesday instruction, but have not yet made decisions about the rest of the week.
EducationElections 2020FederalGunsHealthcareImmigration & BorderLocal NewsStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTexas Speaker’s Race, Obamacare Battles, and School District Takeovers: Here’s What to Look for in 2020
Brad JohnsonJanuary 3, 2020
Here's a list of stories to keep an eye on in 2020 — including Obamacare court battles, the race to replace disgraced Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and a potential state takeover of Houston ISD.
EducationIssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsTexas Education Agency Proceeds with Takeover of Houston Independent School District
Daniel FriendNovember 20, 2019
The TEA is beginning the process of taking over the Houston ISD after a year-long investigation found the district's board of trustees violated several laws.
EducationIssuesStatewide NewsBack to School: A-F System, Community Groups Keep Texas Parents Engaged and Informed
Holly HansenAugust 21, 2019
It's that time of year again. As millions of Texas kids head back to school, parents have resources at their disposal to keep them up to speed and engaged in the classroom.
EducationIssuesLocal NewsScathing TEA Report Calls for State Takeover of Houston Public School District
Holly HansenAugust 13, 2019
After years of threatening a state takeover of the flailing Houston ISD, the Texas Education Agency's report recommends replacing the Trustees over myriad ethics violations.