Houston ISD teachers who use more than allotted 10 days off could risk getting fired, updated policy states
Teachers at HISD who use more than their allotted time off could risk getting fired, according to an amended district policy.
Houston ISD one step closer to becoming District of Innovation
Houston ISD is now one step closer to becoming a District of Innovation.
WATCH REPLAY: Houston ISD Board of Managers Meeting underway regarding District of Innovation
The regular meeting from the Houston Independent School District was held on Thursday night. Click to see what was discussed.
TEA Takeover: Vote on district of innovation
The HISD District is looking to become exempt from some Texas state laws, such as hiring teachers without certifications.
Houston ISD stakeholders concerned about district becoming District of Innovation
District Advisory Committee members are worried the proposed distinction that's set for a board vote Sept. 14.
9 Houston ISD school without water after water main break Friday, including residents, businesses
A notification was sent out to families in the Milby High School and Chavez High School feeder patterns saying that some schools were impacted by the water main break in the neighborhood.
Water main break effects some HISD schools
A number of Houstonians in southeast Houston have been without water nearly all day after a water main break. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more as several schools were also affected.
Houston teachers' union dismiss lawsuit against HISD superintendent
The Houston Federation of Teachers has dismissed its lawsuit against Houston ISD following the approval of the T-TESS teacher evaluation system.
Houston ISD becomes District of Innovation
Houston ISD leaders approved a resolution to designate HISD as a District of Innovation. This will allow the district to opt of state requirements for things like classroom instruction and teacher certifications. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down what it all means and what happens next.
Houston ISD to opt-out of state requirements for teachers, classes, calendars, and attendance
The Houston ISD Board of Managers has approved a resolution to designate HISD as a District of Innovation allowing it to adapt programs, schedules, and more.
Houston crime: Student found with loaded firearm on school campus
A Houston Independent School District student was detained after a loaded firearm was found among the student's belongings on Wednesday.
Houston ISD board members meet with parents to discuss district's future
HISD board members hold community meetings to listen to input on improving the district.
New Houston ISD Superintendent evaluates first day of school for the district
The new state appointed Houston ISD Superintendent shared his grade after students arrived for the first day of school on Monday.
Houston ISD TEA Takover first day of school broken down by Superintendent F. Mike Miles
HISD will release more information about the rest of the week’s schedule on August 30
Houston ISD back to school after TEA takeover
Students in Houston ISD are headed back to school for the first time since the TEA takeover the district brought some big changes.
HISD heads back to school Monday under new state appointed leadership, see the changes
The first day of school is Monday for Houston ISD students and some parents are concerned about sending their children to school amid a new board of managers and superintendent.
Popular Houston ISD principal reassigned just days before school starts
Parents and teachers at Stevens Elementary received a recorded audio message from the district about Erin Trent not returning as principal of the school.
HISD parents concerned principal won't return
Parents at Stevens Elementary School in Houston ISD found out this week their well-loved principal will no longer be there. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with a parent and has more on their concerns.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles backs off educator gag order
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles backs off gag order on educators that would prohibit them from criticizing HISD on social media platforms.
Houston ISD calendar for 2023-2024 Academic school year updated, released
Five professional development days are now scheduled throughout the year and an additional day was added for winter break.