Inside the parent-led campaign to topple HISD's massive $4.4 billion school bond
Houston ISD parents and teachers led a successful grassroots campaign to reject the largest school bond failure in Texas ...
HISD’s $4.4 billion bond, the largest in Texas history, rejected by voters, returns show
Houston ISD’s historic $4.4 billion school bond — the largest school bond in Texas history — failed Tuesday, forcing the district to delay much-needed facility improvements due largely to voters’ ...
HISD voters weigh district's needs versus distrust of Mike Miles on historic $4.4 billion bond item
As voters flocked to the polls for the marquee presidential race Tuesday, HISD's historic $4.4 billion school bond awaited ...
Houston ISD officials answer questions on bond, morale in first teacher telephone townhall
In a townhall centered around the bond, a district official and appointed board member answer some questions from teachers.
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Houston ISD schools scrap Halloween plans after new guidance prevents students from wearing costumes
A spokesperson for the school district said in a statement to Houston Public Media that the district will begin sending out ...
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‘No Trust, No Bond’: Houston School Bond Appears to Fail amid State Takeover Backlash
In my 33 years as an educator, I’ve never known teachers to come out against a bond. I’ve never seen so much community ...
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Houston ISD bond voting is here; Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce responds
Election Day is here and the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce replied that it supports the HISD bond. In a statement, the ...
Houston teacher certification scheme: Bonds set for HISD employees accused of holding up 4-year plan
HISD has confirmed that three of the employees charged have been relieved of their duties, and the district is investigating ...
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HISD Superintendent Mike Miles addresses five charged in $1 million Texas teacher-certification cheating scandal
CW39’s Kara Willis talks with HISD Superintendent Mike Miles about the statewide problem with teacher certifications and the ...
Houston Federation of Teachers President speaks out about HISD challenges
CW39 Houston's Kara Willis has a sit down interview with HFT President, Jackie Anderson about the union's challenges with ...
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Chronic absenteeism has increased over the last five years. Here’s how Houston ISD is addressing it.
Chronic absenteeism is when students miss at least 10% of days within a school year. Those numbers have doubled in Texas in ...
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Harris County DA’s race goes distance with unexpected concession call
Arguably the biggest surprise on Tuesday night in Harris County was the race for the county’s next district attorney.