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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

Texas State Board of Education approves new Houston charter school

Texas AFT's press release on passage of new Houston charter school - featuring quotes from Texas AFT President Zeph Capo

Jun 26

WATCH: Aldine AFT President Candis Houston testifies against Florida-based charter at the State Board of Education

Candis Houston's testimony underscores the importance of rejecting this charter application.

Jun 26