Grenita Lathan — who has served as interim superintendent of the Houston ISD for three years — is leaving to lead the Springfield, Mo. Public School District, she announced Monday (March 8). “It’s a bittersweet moment as I accept an opportunity to make a positive impact in the Springfield (Missouri) Public School District, while bidding farewell to one of the most remarkable … [Read more...] about ‘Interim’ for 3 years, HISD chief leaving for full superintendent title in Missouri

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BREAKING: HISD delays start, will open virtual-only classes Sept. 8
As COVID-19 cases continue to grow, Houston ISD has opted not to start school on campuses, announcing its plans Wednesday (July 15) for virtual classes only, starting Sept. 8. Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan went online to make the announcement, with details available on a dedicated webpage here. The school year, which had been set to start on Aug. 24, will now be … [Read more...] about BREAKING: HISD delays start, will open virtual-only classes Sept. 8
HISD leaders to meet with Bellaire HS students on campus safety today; new initiatives announced
Bellaire High School students, reeling from a fatal shooting on campus last week, will get a chance to sound off about their security concerns to Houston ISD interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan, the HISD police chief and trustees today (Jan. 23) — this as Lathan launches new initiatives on school security that could explore the use of metal detectors on secondary school … [Read more...] about HISD leaders to meet with Bellaire HS students on campus safety today; new initiatives announced
Suspect nabbed in Bellaire HS shooting death as community mourns, demands answers
A Bellaire HS student is in custody tonight in the shooting death of a fellow student on campus Tuesday afternoon. The shocking incident has led Houston ISD to cancel Wednesday classes and a community group to plan a vigil for Wednesday night. Bellaire police said the suspect and a young male companion were taken into custody at 7:38 p.m. Tuesday. ABC-13 aired video of the … [Read more...] about Suspect nabbed in Bellaire HS shooting death as community mourns, demands answers