Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath sent a letter to HISD officials on Wednesday, explaining his reasoning for appointing a board of managers to take over the district.Moraths letter outlined the legal grounds on which the agency has to take over the district and went on to call out the past board for chaotic meetings in which previous members exceeded their authority.Read Moraths full letter to HISD officials below: The Texas State Teachers Association slammed the states decision to take over the largest school district in Texas, calling it an injustice in light of recent student progress.The group expressed concerns that parents and taxpayers will lose control when the state replaces the elected school board with appointed managers.The commissioner is not responsible to HISD parents and taxpayers. **Please note** If you are already signed up for the newsletter, you do not need to sign up again. At Benbrook, Prinicipal Dana Darden said the school will conduct after-school interventions twice a week to help students who need additional support to close learning gaps widened by the pandemic. Now we go to the legislature and demand our democracy back. Poll: What do Houston ISD parents and teachers think of a TEA state takeover? Man shot by car thieves trying to break into his vehicle in Man killed, woman injured when Tesla crashes into tree in A&M board set to have emergency meeting to name interim president, Astros owner Jim Crane buys, tears down $24M home in River Oaks, Texas A&M faculty condemn Dan Patrick-spurred investigation, Texas troopers told to push children into Rio Grande, records say, Poll: Whitmire poised for runoff win in Houstons mayoral race. HISD trustee Kendall Baker told KHOU that he supports the TEA takeover. People speak out against a proposed policy change on charter schools at HISD during a news conference Monday, Aug. 15, 2022 in Houston. The sad part about it is that they are using the kids for their own politics., #HOUNEW @houmayor Turner speaks out as TEA taking control of HISD - What does this mean for Houston's schools, parents, students, and teachers? At least 28 campuses in HISD are eliminating librarians and media specialists while converting their libraries into spaces that will be used to discipline misbehaving students, among other uses. HISD superintendent Millard House II fist bumps a student while walking the hallways at Mabel B. Wesley Elementary School on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Houston. Tags: Live Events. KHOU 11 681K subscribers 8 479 views Streamed 1 month ago New HISD Superintendent Mike Miles holds press conference. 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The University of Houston College of Education remains committed to collaborating with Houston ISD despite uncertainty and anxiety raised by the state takeover, said interim dean Catherine Horn. Mike Miles, the new state-appointed superintendent of Houston's largest public school system . To promote and perpetuate the things that Gov. A National Voters Registration press conference was held at the Houston MSTC High School to [], Eligible students at Sam Houston High School celebrate voter registration day as they prepare to [], HISD officials address the early morning school bus accident that tookthe lives of two students, [], Houston ISD Superintendent Terry Grier on Thursday announced his decision to end his six-year tenure [], Discovery Education and Science Channels Support Our Science initiative is committed to igniting students passion [], Children at Risk, The Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, Early Matters, and other Houston area organizations [], Houston Independent School District During a news conference, House highlighted the districts reopening plan that mandates masks and includes other health practices and incentives for staffers to get vaccinated. House expressed reservations in an email July 24 to Trustee Judith Cruz, who serves as the board president and can request items be added to an agenda, according to a copy of the email obtained Monday by the Chronicle. July 20, 2023 Updated: July 22, 2023 1:27 p.m . "But they forgot that when they evict us from the halls of power, we go to the streets and fight even harder. Instead, the takeover will make sure Houston schools will no longer be failing their students, the governor said. Its a crime against public education. "There are cases where we have seen improvement but those are few and far between.". Parents, education advocates and a group of Houston elected officials including three Houston ISD trustees on Monday blasted a proposal by other school board members that would change the districts policy surrounding charters, calling the measure dangerous to public schools and imploring it be taken off an agenda days before its first reading. HISD superintendent Millard House II greets students on the first day school outside Benbrook Elementary School on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Houston. This is a carousel. Get highlights, trending news, and behind-the-scenes insights from Houston Public Media delivered to your inbox each week. If you have a child thats not adjusting to the way the world is dont sweep it under the rug, she said. The policy as it is gives the board and administration discretion over the decisions on such partnerships and not much say to parents, she said. Rebecca Carballo covered the Houston Independent School District for the Houston Chronicle. Here's what we know about the man at the center of the HISD takeover, - Texas political leaders, Houston officials and HISD community members react to the TEA takeover of Texas' largest school district, - Here's what Houston ISD needs to do to regain local control after the TEA state takeover, - With the TEA takeover official, here's how other Texas school districts' ratings compare to HISD, - What we know about HISD Superintendent Millard House II now that the TEA has taken over the district. Travis Scott interview with HPD reveals new details of Kendall Graveman excited, thankful to be traded to Astros again, Texas education officials seized control of Houston ISD, How the battle between Houston ISD, TEA has reached the point of a takeover. "All that is completely separate from what is happening with HISD, he said. HISD superintendent Millard House II exits Mabel B. Wesley Elementary School after a visiting on the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Houston. At that time, I expressed my lack of comfort with this board item, and that I did not feel comfortable moving forward with it under the name of the administration, House wrote, apparently referencing the request to add the item with revisions to the agenda. Rep. Gene Wu speaks during a news conference speaking out against a proposed policy change on charter schools at HISD Monday, Aug. 15, 2022 in Houston. Instruction started today. Anna is a Kansas City native with a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma. Tomlinson: Elon Musk's dream of X may be his Waterloo. Here's a look back at the major events that led us to this point. We want to make sure that you have the best education, he told one class at Wesley Elementary School, so that you can be the best version of you that you can be.. - Timeline: How the battle between Houston ISD, TEA has reached the point of a takeover, - What to know about TEA, the Texas education agency taking control of Houston ISD, - Here's how the TEA has taken over other Texas school districts, - What to know about the HISD school board trustees, - What a state takeover of Houston ISD could mean for parents, students: 6 things to know, - Heres why state interventions rarely improve academics. As far as Im concerned, this is a hostile takeover.Anderson outlined a list of top priorities for students, including wrap-around services for families like food pantries and health clinics, reduced class sizes, modern textbooks and an appropriate number of teachers and staff for schools.We may have lost the battle over the takeover but we will work night and day not to lose the war for the best education possible for our children, she said.Wretha Thomas, president for the Houston Educational Support Personnel union, said her organization wants better pay and compensation to attract and retain staff members who perform important jobs like driving students to school, feeding them in cafeterias and keeping their classrooms clean. "I stepped into my role understanding the obstacles we faced as a district, including a looming takeover," House said. "Because of the hard work of our students, teachers, and staff, we have lifted 40 of 50 schools off the D or F TEA accountability ratings list." This is a new school year at HISD full of promise for each student and staff member, the superintendent said. Mayor Turner said the decision could come as soon as next week. Jose Cordova, principal of Memorial Elementary School, talks about the schools efforts to become an International Baccalaureate school during the first day of classes in Houston Independent School District on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at Memorial Elementary School in Houston. Tags hisd HISD takeover Houston ISD Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Mike Miles New Education System school libraries. Whataburger will offer free burgers and relieve student lunch Perry's celebrates anniversary with $44 four-course meals, Tesla to open showroom and service center in The Woodlands. HISD superintendent Millard House II visits a classroom at Mabel B. Wesley Elementary School during the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Houston. In addition, the district also revised their compensation plans for principles, assistant principals and deans. They also ask parents to keep children home if they are sick or showing symptoms of being sick to prevent it from spreading to others. HISD superintendent Millard House II, center, visits a classroom at Attucks Middle School during the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Houston. There will still be board elections held in the area, although they will have no legal power, so the title of trustee will be entirely ceremonial. Here's what we know about the man at the center of the HISD takeover, warned that Houston ISD was set up to fail through a lack of funding and state support. Anna Bauman is an education reporter for the Houston Chronicle covering the Houston Independent School District. The NRA calls for armed police officers in every school to stop next killer waiting in the wings. "The state has handled it very poorlyI give them an F on how they managed this situation.. Sources in the Texas House and Texas Senate confirmed TEA Commissioner Mike Morath will sit down with Democrats and Republicans in Austin, fulfilling a commitment from that agency to brief lawmakers before making any formal announcement. Houston Public Media is supported with your gifts to the Houston Public Media Foundation and is licensed to the University of Houston. She can be reached at rebecca.hennes@houstonchronice.com. Students at Parker Elementary School during the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Houston. #HISD #TEA #HoustonEducation #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/zw5GkQ2wWf, "TEA has spoken with several individuals related to the superintendent position of Houston ISD to ensure the Agency finds the best person to serve the students of Houston," a TEA spokesperson said. Houston ISD superintendent Mike Miles speaks during a conference call on Friday, July 7, 2023. Tell us here. Houston elementary school visited by alligator, animal safely Solomon: Astros should bring back Justin Verlander, HISD HR staff told to work weekends, not plan travel, Analyzing remaining schedules for Astros, Rangers in AL West race. 15K views, 88 likes, 39 loves, 234 comments, 62 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from KHOU 11 News: WATCH LIVE: HISD Superintendent Millard House II and HISD Police to speak about school security. Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. The office provides story ideas to media outlets (i.e., newspaper, television, radio) and helps arrange appropriate interviews. Its a crime against the Houston community.Dixon questioned why the state is taking over a district that has shown academic progress in recent years.It is absolutely irrational and ludicrous to use a grade from the past to make a present decision in 2023, he said.The pastor said local leaders are calling on the federal government to launch an investigation into the constitutionality of the takeover, which state leaders say is required by state law.Were going to take every legal angle to block and to stop this action, Dixon said. Pedro Serrano admitted to being nervous, even fearful about COVID-19 as he dropped his son off at Benbrook Elementary School on Monday morning. Press Office The HISD Media Relations Office coordinates news coverage of the school district and is responsible for overseeing official communications between the school system and the news media. Everything to know about the unprecedented HISD state takeover and the school district's future, Alison Cook reviews Navy Blue in Rice Village. Just like teachers and parents, Horn said kids will have questions about the takeover, too. The head of the Texas Education Agency is meeting with state lawmakers from the Houston delegation this morning to brief them on the expected takeover of Houston Independent School District. I think its a very real fear for families to think, Oh, my school is going to get partnered off, Deigaard said. The high school has a long tradition of greatness, she said, and the school has offered wonderful opportunities in the last four years. Tell us here. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks to the media Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Houston. When the kitchen stars align, the prices on the dishes at this restaurant can seem well spent. Without disclosing a name, Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a media interview that the Texas Education Agency has already selected a new superintendent to run Houston ISD.Im also told that theyve already decided who the superintendent is going to be, and that decision has been made, Turner said in an interview shared by the city on social media. HISD superintendent Millard House II and congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee visited a classroom at Mabel B. Wesley Elementary School during the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Houston. The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a Campus Hiring Event on Friday, July 28, 2023, from 3:30-7:30 p.m. concurrently at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092) and virtually via Microsoft Teams (link to come). District officials are encouraging parents to instill proper hygiene by not sharing food or drinks and continuing to wash their hands and use sanitizer. The takeover could impact teachers decisions to work or stay in the district, she said, noting that educators want to feel valued for their skills and work in stable conditions. **Please note** If you are already signed up for the newsletter, you do not need to sign up again. The Texas Education Agency, or TEA, is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education, tasked with providing leadership, guidance and support to more than 1,200 independent school districts in Texas. Jose Cordova, left, principal of Memorial Elementary School, talks with Claudia Talavera, right, a first-grade teacher, during the first day of classes in Houston Independent School District on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at Memorial Elementary School in Houston. Educators attend a news conference speaking out against a proposed policy change on charter schools at HISD Monday, Aug. 15, 2022 in Houston. Phillis Wheatley High School, photographed on Friday, March 10, 2023 in Houston. Students at Parker Elementary School perform a musical number before the start of HISD superintendent Millard House II's press conference, during the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Houston. - Poll: What do Houston ISD parents and teachers think of a TEA state takeover? Ultimately, we need to be focusing on the best ways to help serve our students and teachers, and a takeover of the school district, which we know has not worked in the past, is not the way to move forward., We are disappointed to learn that the TEA will proceeding with its planned takeover of HISD, but this doesnt mean the fight is over. Rep. Ron Reynolds speaks during a news conference speaking out against a proposed policy change on charter schools at HISD Monday, Aug. 15, 2022 in Houston. Press Conferences Archives - HISD-TV Press Conferences HISD Superintendent Millard House II Presser on Uvalde Shooting and School Safety Presser June 29, 2022 Students within Reach Press Conference 2021 September 21, 2021 Dr Lathan Reconnect Safely Return Strong Presser July 16, 2020 National Voters Registration Press Conference September 27, 2017 HISD Superintendent Millard House II hosts a news conference on the first day of school. I think there will be likely many questions that are coming up at the dinner table or on the drive to school with families that find their way into the classroom, she said. I think we all want to work in a professional environment where we have confidence that we can thrive.. Rep. Sylvia Garcia speaks during a news conference speaking out against a proposed policy change on charter schools at HISD Monday, Aug. 15, 2022 in Houston. Revisions to the policy, which was initially issued in April 2018, would grant parents or guardians the authority to approve or turn down a partnership with a charter, or other entities permissible under the states education code, that is initiated by the districts administration. A letter from the TEA said the agency will hire new trustees and a new superintendent, stripping oversight from the current board and top administrator. Get the forecast for today, tonight & tomorrow's weather for Richt, Bavaria, Germany. In classrooms, he told students how excited he was to start the school year. Now, I have them back here I am ready to support them.. And I understand because a lot of times they were home with an older brother or sister or the parent really could not provide the support they needed to be successful. The change would alter how the district partners with charter schools. Houston Independent School District (KPRC) HOUSTON - Houston Independent School District Superintendent Millard House II announced Thursday an update to the district's compensation plan for. Shortly after the takeover was announced, HISD superintendent Millard House II sent an email to parents promising a smooth transition. What do Houston ISD parents and teachers think of a TEA state takeover? Marisa Elam, counselor at Memorial Elementary School, said she expects to see larger social and emotional needs from students because of the disruption and trauma associated with the pandemic. HISD adds 57 schools to the New Education. Parents attend a news conference speaking out against a proposed policy change on charter schools at HISD Monday, Aug. 15, 2022 in Houston. Sam Gonzlez Kelly , Anna Bauman , Staff writers. Sierra Cotton, center, who is an 8th grade teacher at Attucks Middle School, talks to her class during the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Houston. Heres a look back at past takeovers and how those districts fared. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today. Early Childhood Center, Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School, DeBakey High School for Health Professions, Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for Young Men, Sam Houston Math, Science and Technology Center, Windsor Village Vanguard Magnet Elementary, Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Before joining the Chronicle, he covered breaking news at the San Francisco Chronicle, where he contributed to the paper's reporting on wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. Whataburger will offer free burgers and relieve student lunch Perry's celebrates anniversary with $44 four-course meals, Tesla to open showroom and service center in The Woodlands. HOUSTON The Houston Independent School District leaders held a news conference to discuss the districts planning and precautions as students head back to school. 4400 West 18th St. Horn said she hopes the state provides increased clarity about how it will accomplish the outlined goals and how a takeover might impact resources for students. We do expect to hear from him on Friday because in a few hours HISD will host the State of Schools event at noon to celebrate 100 years of the district.
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