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Three years into the HISD takeover, the costs are coming into focus.

Approximately three years after the state seized control of Houston ISD, Texas officials have increasingly held up the district as evidence that state intervention works. There’s numbers they can point to as HISD had 56 F-rated campuses before the takeover and has five this year, while many schools operating under state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles’ New Education System (NES) have posted significant gains under the state accountability system. But three years is also

House committee discusses the state of childcare in Texas

A sprawling and inefficient state apparatus is responsible for childcare resources in Texas, which HB 4903 aims to address. The issue is of paramount importance in a cost-of-living crisis.

Sep 4

Texas AFT launches Open Letter to Our Elected Officials campaign

This week, we at Texas AFT launched our Open Letter to Our Elected Officials campaign, which will serve as our focus for the 2026 back to school season, November elections, and the 90th legislative session to come in 2027. The Open Letter covers a range of issues including school funding, wages, paperwork, freedom to teach, gun safety, behavioral support, mental health counseling, and more.

Aug 7

Lone Star Online Academy's closure and virtual education's growing pains

A high-profile virtual school closure has parents, employees, and students scrambling, raising questions about standards and stability.

Jul 2

Educators square the 2025 election results in Texas

While tax rate elections and bonds by and large failed to pass on Election Day, pro-public education candidates surged in major school board races.

Nov 6, 2025

Cy-Fair ISD voters oust trustees who prioritized far-right agenda over student needs

Today, Cy-Fair ISD voters elected three new trustees to set the direction of the school district for the next four years.

Nov 5, 2025

Houston voters deal another political blow to HISD Superintendent Mike Miles

Last night, Houston voters elected two new trustees to the Houston Independent School District board in another electoral defeat for state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles.

Nov 5, 2025