75°
65º | 79°
Houston Independent School District
School Districts: Elected Officials | Public School District Boards
Recent News About Houston Independent School District
-
Poll: Vast majority of Texas parents back education savings accounts
Although Jenaya Garrett works as a public school teacher, she has witnessed problems and deficiencies in the Texas system that have prompted her to send her two school-age children to private schools within the Houston Independent School District (HISD).
-
Father alleges HISD educator took son to drag show: 'We are supposed to trust teachers'
A Houston Independent School District (HISD) parent has alleged one of its teachers took his teenage son to a drag show, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
-
House on national recognition for HISD high schools: 'Without hard-working dedicated teachers, these results would not have been possible'
A pair of high schools in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) have landed on a prestigious list, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
-
Houston ISD announces that proposed strategic plan 'will not include any school closings'
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) recently announced that its strategic plans did not include plans to close schools.
-
'People want to be heard': Baker, Wade defeat Democrats in Houston School Board runoff
A pair of candidates running for the Houston Independent School District board came away victorious in a runoff election last week.
-
House reflects on first 100 days as school district leader, stating now is the time for ‘bold change’
Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Millard House II is reflecting on his first 100 days at the helm and outlining strategies for students' success.
-
Houston ISD superintendent focuses on re-engagement, safety and 'the children' this school year
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Millard House II met with U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) this week outlining his goals as he begins the school year at Texas' largest school district.
-
Hidalgo on Houston ISD mandating masks: ‘It’s a moment of necessary civil disobedience’
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo supports the Houston Independent School District’s decision to require students and staff to wear masks for the upcoming school year amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
-
'In-person learning is critical': HISD students, staff return to campus
Schools in Houston have outlined their COVID-19 safety game plan for the 2021-2022 academic school year to return to in-person learning at 100%.
-
Campos honored with University of Houston doctorate: ‘I was a daughter, a wife, a mother and a student’
The University of Houston recently recognized the significant contributions of 90-year-old educator Maria Esther Campos by granting her an honorary doctorate, the third degree she has received from the university during her life-long pursuit of education.
-
'Every little thing that you do makes a difference for a student': Houston ISD celebrates 50 years of volunteer service
During a virtual ceremony, the Houston Independent School District (ISD) recently honored one of the largest volunteer groups in the city – Volunteers in Public Schools – for 50 years of service to the community and to students.