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
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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
UPDATE: Bellaire ends boil-water alert notice; HISD calls off school again Tuesday
UPDATE: Bellaire says the boil-water notice was lifted, as of 7 tonight. No word on what precipitated the change. The city of Houston had indicated that the state would not have results of safety tests until about 3 a.m. Tuesday. By Charlotte Aguilar The city of Bellaire and two blocks of West University will continue under a boil-water notice until at least 3 a.m. Tuesday … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Bellaire ends boil-water alert notice; HISD calls off school again Tuesday
HISD sets new timeline, application for school choice process
Houston ISD has pushed back its usual schedule for applying for magnet programs and other specialty schools outside a student’s zoned campus, with a revised single-application process for the 2023-24 academic year launching in December and the first deadline in February. Some campuses are already hosting open houses and get-acquainted events. The clearinghouse for all … [Read more...] about HISD sets new timeline, application for school choice process
Possible TEA takeover of HISD rests with state Supreme Court
Years in the making, the Texas Education Agency’s potential takeover of HISD for chronic underperforming schools and board misdeeds is now in the hands of Texas Supreme Court justices, with Houston Public Media reporting that a decision could be handed down sometime between December and next July. Attorneys for TEA, which is seeking the takeover, and for HISD, which is … [Read more...] about Possible TEA takeover of HISD rests with state Supreme Court