Advocacy Update

11/18/2024 8:28 am

HISD has been in the news!  Local news is a good place to learn more about HISD and its leadership.  A few pieces you may want to read or view are below.  Some are behind a paywall, but most are free.

• Houston ISD bond rejected in large margin by voters, an unofficial referendum of state takeover, Houston Public Media (Nov. 5, 2024)
• “This is pathetic”:  Parents react to Mike Miles’ searing HISD bond letter, Chron (Nov 6, 2024)
• “It’s not a referendum on me:” HISD Superintendent has no plans for changes after $4.4B bond failure, Houston Chronicle (Nov. 7, 2024)
• Will the Houston ISD bond flop be a “wake-up call” for Mike Miles?  No chance, he says, Houston Landing (Nov 7, 2024)
• Harvard Elementary School names new principal, assistant principal and magnet coordinator without community input, PTA says, Houston Chronicle (Nov. 8, 2024)
• HISD’s Cutbacks in Custodians and Maintenance Workers Strain the System, Houston Press (Nov. 12, 2024)
• Parents question stability at Harvard Elementary, HISD following principal’s sudden departure, Fox26 (Nov. 13, 2024)
• “The intimidation is real:” Houston ISD parents, former staff asking for more transparency from district leadership, KPRC (Nov. 14, 2024)
• HISD board rates itself 1 out of 10 on community engagement:  “We need to do better”, Houston Landing (Nov 14, 2024)

Last week’s HISD Board of Managers meeting can be viewed on HISD’s YouTube channel.  The next regular Board of Managers meeting is Tuesday, December 10.  
Looking towards the future, there is an upcoming legislative session in Texas.  Stay tuned here for more information on how you can advocate for public education at the state level.