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Friendswood ISD on partial roof collapse: 'Our prayers go out to the workers and their families during this difficult time'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 14, 2023
A suburban Houston public school district in Galveston County is in mourning on Wednesday after a worksite accident at its lone high school campus claimed one life on Tuesday.
Ex-Houston superintendent House on new role on East Coast: 'An honor and a pleasure'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 13, 2023
The last superintendent of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) before it was taken over by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has found a new job on the East Coast.
'We will continue to act boldly and with urgency': HISD Board of Managers approve superintendent contract, officer slate
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 11, 2023
The first official meeting of the newly formed Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Managers on Thursday saw the state-appointed body approve a temporary contract to Superintendent Mike Miles.
UH on future of shuttered academic building: 'As part of our plan, we are committed to reopening Agnes Arnold Hall this coming fall, with security measures in place'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 11, 2023
University of Houston (UH) officials announced plans on Tuesday to renovate an on-campus academic facility that was the purported site of two student deaths by suicide, according to Houston-based media outlets’ reports.
Miles on cabinet appointees: 'Veteran HISD leaders with the expertise and vision of some of Texas’ most exceptional education talent'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 6, 2023
Newly installed Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Miles entered his first full week on the job on Monday, with an entry on his lengthy to-do list having been completed.
Rosen on undercover sting that arrested seven, including North Texas superintendent: 'These predators were online surfing and looking for children'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 2, 2023
A North Texas superintendent was arrested on Thursday in the Houston area as part of an underage sex solicitation sting.
Newly appointed Houston superintendent Miles: 'It is my great privilege to be here'
By Houston Daily Report | Jun 1, 2023
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) appointed a new superintendent on Thursday for the newly state-controlled Houston Independent School District (HISD), Houston-based media outlets reported.
Rice University welcomes three new trustees
By Press Release | May 30, 2023
Rice University has announced the addition of three new Board of Trustees members — Josh Earnest, Jennifer Kneale and Vinay Pai — who will serve four-year terms beginning July 1.
Galveston school board president on lone finalist for high post: 'I believe that Dr. Matt Neighbors will be a fine superintendent'
By Houston Daily Report | May 25, 2023
The Galveston Independent School District (GISD) Board of Trustees named Dr. Matthew Neighbors as its lone finalist for superintendent on Wednesday.
'I realized I could do the same': International honor society elects Lone Star College-CyFair student president
By Houston Daily Report | May 25, 2023
The newest international president of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) hails from the Houston area.
Inclement weather, power outages prompt Willis Independent School District to end year a day early: 'We have no other option than to close schools'
By Houston Daily Report | May 24, 2023
A public school district some 50 miles north of Houston decided on Tuesday to conclude the current academic year.
Cobb on being inaugural principal of newest Katy high school: 'I am so excited to start this next chapter'
By Houston Daily Report | May 23, 2023
The Katy Independent School District (KISD) recently named Gina Cobb as the new principal of its newest high school, according to a press release.
Friendswood Independent School District on cancellation of outdoor activities for remainder of 2022-2023 year: 'Our students and staff's safety and well-being are always our top priority'
By Houston Daily Report | May 23, 2023
A suburban Houston public school district announced on Monday it has canceled recess and all outdoor activities for the remainder of the current academic year, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
TEA official at pre-HISD takeover public meeting: 'This is a temporary intervention'
By John Suayan | May 19, 2023
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) held a public meeting on Thursday in which it fielded questions about its upcoming takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Aldine official on middle school backpack ban: 'Our decision was not taken lightly'
By John Suayan | May 18, 2023
A Houston-area public school district has implemented a backpack ban for its middle school students, per reports from Houston-based media reports.
Turner: TEA commissioner 'should confirm or deny' purported selection of Houston superintendent
By John Suayan | May 16, 2023
With the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Education having met for the last time before the Texas Education Agency (TEA) replaces it with a slate of its appointees from the community, the state responded on Sunday to a social media post from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner claiming a new superintendent has been named.
Creighton: New conservative college at UT-Austin 'will be a leader in research, education and policy based on free markets and individual liberty'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2023
The University of Texas (UT) System Board of Regents approved an item on May 4 that seeks to create a new conservative-leaning college at the flagship campus in Austin.
Fort Bend superintendent: Passage of $1.26 billion bond package shows 'our community does support our schools'
By John Suayan | May 10, 2023
A Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) $1.26 billion bond package earned voter approval at the ballot box on Saturday, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Galveston school board president on resignation of superintendent: 'An expression was made by Dr. Gibson of trying to bring closure to this'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2023
Dr. Jerry Gibson is out as the superintendent of the Galveston Independent School District (GISD), Houston-based media outlets reported.
Houston pastor: ‘Education freedom is the path to reverse the decline of our minority communities across Texas’
By Houston Daily Report | May 9, 2023
In an op-ed for Texas Public Policy Foundation, Houston Pastor Dana Carson discussed the benefits that he believes school choice could have for minority populations.