State takeovers of failing schools are increasing, but with little evidence they help students miamiherald.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from miamiherald.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Takeovers have had limited success in improving student performance. Opponents say their real purpose is to undermine the power of Black and Hispanic communities.
HISD board unanimously approves Mike Miles $2 2 billion budget houstonchronicle.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from houstonchronicle.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
New state-appointed Houston school board criticized for limiting public access at meeting gilmermirror.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from gilmermirror.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The state recently took over the Houston school district. The new officials restricted the number of people allowed in the board room, requiring many people to watch from an overflow space.