Houston parents push back against the state's school takeover
Parents in the Houston Independent School District are fighting back against whirlwind changes to the district set in motion by new superintendent Mike Miles.
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Parents in the Houston Independent School District are fighting back against whirlwind changes to the district set in motion by new superintendent Mike Miles.
The largest public school districts in Greater Houston are keeping kids inside or limiting their outdoor exposure as the region continues to cope with hot summer weather.
Takeovers have had limited success in improving student performance. Opponents say their real purpose is to undermine the power of Black and Hispanic communities.
Students who misbehave in class will be isolated away from their classmates to be disciplined by Houston Independent School District administrators in the repurposed buildings, which will be used in part for what the district is calling "Team Centers."