Bellaire HS senior Sonya Kulkarni has achieved something no Houston ISD student has in more than 40 years: She’s been named as one of two Texas delegates to the U.S. Senate Youth Program, and is headed for a week-long visit with government leaders in Washington, D.C. next month at the 61st annual session. The program — administered in Texas by the Texas Education Agency — is … [Read more...] about It’s off to D.C. for Bellaire student leader
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HISD sets calendar for 2023-24 school year
Houston ISD trustees finalized the 2023-24 academic calendar at their monthly board meeting Thursday (Feb. 9). The first day of school for students will be Aug. 28, with teachers returning two weeks earlier. Classes will run through June 5, 2024, and teachers will work an additional day to close out their academic year. Breaks include a week at Thanksgiving, two weeks in … [Read more...] about HISD sets calendar for 2023-24 school year
HISD chief responds to Texas Supreme Court ruling enabling state to take over district
Houston ISD Supt. Millard House II issued a statement Friday afternoon (Jan. 13) after a Texas Supreme Court ruling in the morning cleared the way for a Texas Education Agency takeover of the district. House did not directly address the case, saying is was “under review by HISD’s Legal team,” but if TEA decided to move forward, he could be replaced with a state-appointed … [Read more...] about HISD chief responds to Texas Supreme Court ruling enabling state to take over district
Texas Supreme Court acknowledges ‘changes’ but clears way for state to take over HISD
The Texas Supreme Court handed down a decision Friday morning (Jan. 13) reversing a court of appeals’ temporary injunction and clearing the way for the Texas Education Agency to take over Houston ISD — while kicking the larger issues in the ongoing case back to the trial court. There was no immediate word from HISD or the TEA about what will follow and whether a board of … [Read more...] about Texas Supreme Court acknowledges ‘changes’ but clears way for state to take over HISD
Magnet school applications open today in HISD
Houston ISD will open its 2023-24 school choice applications “midday” today (Wednesday, Dec. 14), and families have until Feb. 2 to research and apply if they want to attend a specialty program outside their attendance zone, with a lottery determining who gets in. Except for during the winter break, campuses are hosting Magnet Thursday tours and information sessions, and a … [Read more...] about Magnet school applications open today in HISD