By Charlotte Aguilar The state made its move Wednesday (March 15) to take over Houston ISD, which Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said would begin in earnest after school is out with replacement of the elected school board by a local “board of managers” that he will appoint by June 1. In fact, the education agency posted listings Tuesday — apparently … [Read more...] about It’s official: state is taking over Houston ISD starting with an appointed board

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Houston ISD will end mask mandate starting Tuesday
Starting Tuesday (March 1) masks will be optional in Houston ISD schools, facilities, on buses and at extracurricular events. Supt. Millard House II made the announcement Monday. He encouraged those who need protection from COVID for any reason or anyone experiencing symptoms to continue to mask up and said that HISD facilities would continue to keep masks on … [Read more...] about Houston ISD will end mask mandate starting Tuesday