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on Wednesday, capping a four-year legal battle that some Houston leaders say is driven by Texas Republican leaders trying to push a conservative political agenda on the embattled urban district. Follow along for live updates.A spotlight is on Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath in Houston, now that the state agency announced a takeover of Houston Independent School District on Wednesday.
The Texas State Teachers Association slammed the state’s decision to take over the largest school district in Texas, calling it an “injustice” in light of recent student progress. “Abbott is less interested in supporting HISD and other public schools than he is in privatizing them,” she said.Shortly after the takeover was announced, HISD superintendent Millard House II sent an email to parents promising a smooth transition.
“I wish people would stop saying 'Wheatley is a failure,'” Kathy Blueford Daniels, a Wheatley alum and HISD board member, said. “Our children are hearing that, and they are thinking they are failures. But they’re not. Wheatley produces productive people.”Local Houston teachers, officials to denounce HISD takeover this afternoon
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Live updates: TEA set to take control of Houston ISD, Texas’ largest school districtFollow along for live updates from the Houston Chronicle on the state takeover of HISD, the largest school district in Texas, and its effect on the Houston region.
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Live updates: TEA seizes control of Houston ISD, Texas’ largest school districtFollow along for live updates from the Houston Chronicle on the state takeover of HISD, the largest school district in Texas, and its effect on the Houston region.
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Houston ISD bus drivers, support staff go to Austin for answers about possible TEA takeoverThe group says it wants to speak with legislators about what will happen to support staff jobs in the event of a TEA takeover of HISD.
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Local legislators say announcement regarding possible TEA takeover of Houston ISD expected on WednesdayFOX 26 has learned from local legislators that an announcement regarding the possible Texas Education Agency takeover of Houston ISD is expected on Wednesday.
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'Ultimately, this intervention is necessary': State announces official TEA takeover of Houston ISDThe TEA takeover of the state's largest district was officially announced, but what does that mean for the future of HISD. Commissioner Mike Morath sat down with ABC13 to explain what to expect.
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TEA to take over Houston ISD after weeks of speculationBreaking news -- TEA to take over Houston ISD after weeks of speculation - KPRC2 hounews HTX Texas
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