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

Supt. Millard House II
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