Houston ISD says it hasn't fully evaluated its technology vendor despite 'unacceptable' performance - ABC13 Houston

13 Investigates reviewed dozens of internal emails between the Houston Independent School District and its technology vendor, ItsLearning. Emails show frustrations between the company and the ... Read More

Houston ISD says most of its principals, but less than half its teachers, view district as improving – Houston Public Media

HISD Houston ISD says most of its principals, but less than half its teachers, view district as improving. According to the results of a “culture survey” publicized by HISD, 97% of its campus ... Read More

TEA announces extension of Houston ISD takeover following 'comprehensive evaluation' - MSN

The Texas Education Agency has announced an extension of its takeover of Houston ISD. A letter sent out by TEA head Mike Morath on Monday morning states that the state's takeover of the district ... Read More

Houston ISD will pay teachers based on their performance. Here’s how that will be determined

HOUSTON – The largest school district in Texas, the Houston Independent School District, released a new pay scale for teachers, which will take effect during the 2026-2027 school year. Read More

Houston ISD begins its 2024-25 school year next week. Here’s what to expect from the district. - MSN

Thousands of Houston ISD students and teachers will return to classes Monday, beginning their second academic year since the contentious state takeover of the largest school district in Texas. Read More

Former Houston ISD executive, vendor found guilty on 33 counts in bribery, conspiracy scheme

Criminal Justice Former Houston ISD executive, vendor found guilty on 33 counts in bribery, conspiracy scheme. Busby is accused of helping award Hutchison’s company, Southwest Wholesale LLC ... Read More

HISD will pay teachers based on performance, not experience in 2026-27 - Houston Chronicle

Houston ISD will compensate its more than 10,000 teachers based on performance rather than tenure starting in the 2026-27 school year, an overhaul that could mean significantly more pay for the ... Read More

Houston ISD superintendent accused of funneling tax dollars out of state

A state lawmaker and Houston residents urge the Texas Education Agency to investigate whether the state-appointed superintendent improperly sent public funds to out-of-state charter schools. Read More

Houston ISD’s teacher evaluation system offers on-the-spot training and evaluations, but is it making a difference?

As part of the Houston Independent School District's NES model, teachers are evaluated daily on their performance. We looked at this practice during our visit to Fleming Middle School to see if it ... Read More

Houston ISD’s state-appointed superintendent will cut over 500 jobs

More than 500 positions will be cut from Houston Independent School District’s central office staff, the first round of staff downsizing that will further clear the way for new Superintendent ... Read More

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles says he needs four to five years to turn the district around

Mike Miles, the state-appointed superintendent of Houston ISD, discusses his work at the helm of Texas' largest school district at The Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on Sept. 23, 2023. Read More

Report: Nearly half of Houston ISD principals put on notice

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles told about 120 principals that they may not have a job next year due to low performance. Chron Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip to main content ... Read More