Houston ISD board unanimously fires Mandarin Immersion teacher after heated contract dispute
The state-appointed Houston ISD Board of Managers has voted unanimously to terminate a longtime Mandarin Immersion Magnet School teacher, rejecting an independent hearing examiner’s recommendation that her contract be renewed.
Houston ISD teacher fights potential termination after 'dictatorship' comment
A veteran HISD teacher is fighting nonrenewal of her contract after the district flagged a Facebook comment criticizing leadership and cited alleged instructional deficiencies.
Children At Risk's Texas school rankings 2024–25: Best schools and top-performing districts revealed
Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.
Houston ISD considers granting more autonomy to top-performing high schools
Houston ISD is exploring a "Level 5 Autonomy" plan to give its top-performing high schools more control over curriculum, staffing, and scheduling - a move district officials call innovative, but union leaders say could pave the way for charter-style management.
Houston ISD student hit by vehicle near Lamar High School
A Houston ISD student was struck by a vehicle after being dropped off near Lamar High School on Tuesday morning, officials confirm.
Parents at Houston school slam last-minute HISD curriculum changes
Parents at a Houston elementary school criticize HISD for last-minute curriculum changes and confusion over accountability ratings.
Houston ISD announces no students will be returning to F-rated school campus this year
The Houston Independent School District reported on Tuesday in a news release that no students will be returning to an F-rated campus this upcoming school year.
One-on-one with Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles talks about work that is happening during the summer, STAAR scores and his own background.
HISD Superintendent suggests possible school closures amid enrollment decline
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles says school closures are being considered as the district continues to face declining enrollment and financial pressure.