Houston ISD board votes to close 12 campuses
HOUSTON – The Houston ISD board unanimously decided on Thursday to close all 12 schools that were proposed…
Superintendent Mike Miles explains why
HOUSTON – Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Miles says closing schools is not something he wanted…
New pushback emerges ahead of vote on proposed HISD school closures
New pushback is emerging as Houston ISD moves closer to a vote on a proposal that would close…
Three school districts temporarily blocked from complying with key parts of Texas’ DEI ban – Houston Public Media
The ACLU and a group of LGBTQ+ and student rights organizations are suing Texas to block the state’s…
Houston ISD launching virtual LaunchPad online school for 2026-2027 school year
HOUSTON – High school students in Houston Independent School District(HISD) will soon have a new, flexible way to…
3 masked men accused of attempting to enter Houston-area high school with guns
A Houston 18-year-old is facing a felony charge after authorities say he and two accomplices were seen carrying…
What is Future 2? Houston ISD outlines new Pre-K–8 school model
Houston ISD is introducing Future 2 schools, a new Pre-K through 8 model focused on critical thinking, hands-on…
Houston ISD parents protest at one of the elementary schools slated for closure – Houston Public Media
Bianca Seward/Houston Public Media Port Houston Elementary Protest A dozen parents rallied in front of Port Houston Elementary…
Galveston ISD becomes latest local school district to reject daily prayer periods, Bible readings – Houston Public Media
Martin Do Nascimento | KUT Under Senate Bill 11, if a student or employee wants to take part…
Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard calls for HISD superintendent to address school closure plan
HOUSTON – Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard is asking Mayor John Whitmire to formally invite Houston ISD’s…
HISD closure meetings: Parents still seeking clarity on next steps
Houston ISD parents attend school closure meetings Houston ISD parents attended campus meetings after the district announced a…
University of Houston-Downtown now offers guaranteed admission to all HISD graduates with a 2.5 GPA or higher – Houston Public Media
Bianca Seward/Houston Public Media Houston ISD Chief Academic Officer with UHD President Dr. Loren Blanchard sign the new…