Hundreds of Texas school districts are violating a 2019 law that banned most suspensions of homeless kids, Texas Education Agency data show.

Parents advocating for their special education children say K-12 staff level allegations of abuse and neglect against them as an “intimidation tactic”

An HISD administrator delivered the news to roughly 170 district staff, saying their roles will be cut at the end of June due to budget constraints.

Only 1 in 3 investigations prompted by teacher calls found any evidence of maltreatment. But even when a case is dismissed, “it doesn’t stop the PTSD”

The federal stimulus money that helped fund many mental health positions in Texas schools will end in the fall of 2024.

‘Fear and Paranoia’: First study of its kind reveals educators actively avoiding topics that parents or officials may deem controversial

Schools in Ohio could soon start seeing more firearms in the hands of their teachers, thanks to a bill passed by Republicans Wednesday.

A temporary restraining order issued Thursday means Houston ISD cannot implement its new model until mid-September at the earliest.

Houston ISD’s state-appointed board has nixed monthly agenda review meetings, where community members could voice opinions well before votes.

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Reports from state-appointed conservators monitoring Houston ISD show inconsistent progress in improving services for students with disabilities.

The Houston Federation of Teachers alleges Houston ISD administrators didn’t consult with legally required groups before adopting the model.

Most of Harris County charters haven’t posted all transparency records required by law, making it hard for the public to monitor their governance.

The 28 campuses under Superintendent Mike Miles’ New Education System saw dramatic staff turnover this year, a Houston Landing analysis shows.

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles is tapping the district’s reserves to make big changes. He hasn’t said how he’ll balance future budgets.

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Houston Landing invites you to a thoughtful conversation between HISD Superintendent Miles and the students he serves, exploring the trials and triumphs of his first year.

Youth across the country are organizing for abortion rights in response to the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion showing that a majority of justices are ready to overturn Roe v. Wade. “This Supreme...

Parents advocating for their special education children say K-12 staff level allegations of abuse and neglect against them as an “intimidation tactic”

Schools not participating in Superintendent Mike Miles’ overhaul program will be subject to the most drastic cuts.

The imminent end of federal stimulus money will soon put educators and counselors in a bind as kids struggle with grief, anxiety and depression.

Most families at schools that will be transformed next year said they were unaware of coming changes, but welcomed new model with cautious optimism.

Houston ISD's new superintendent hasn’t eliminated as many jobs as he suggested, and he’s spending more on the highest-paid administrators.

While most Houston ISD classrooms will look similar to last school year, some campuses are undergoing a dramatic overhaul under Superintendent Mike Miles.

Houston ISD relaxed rules on checking out books when it eliminated dozens of librarian positions, complicating data collection on book usage.

About 1 in 5 HISD campuses saw a leadership change in seven months, roughly matching the...

Newport launched more slave trading voyages than anywhere else on the continent. Local efforts & a state law now push students to learn that history

Child protective services agencies inspect the homes of roughly 3.5 million children annually. Only about 5% are ultimately found to have been physically or sexually abused.

In a sharp break with tradition, Houston ISD teachers in 28 schools will be paid more if they teach certain subjects, like reading and math.

Many states have restricted how schools can teach race and gender, but only Texas has banned student interaction with elected officials

City officials say improving accessibility for people with disabilities is a “high priority,” but residents lose hope as requests sit idle for years.