The appointment of Miles to oversee Houston ISD is entirely undemocratic and must be opposed, but this requires the independent mobilization of the working class against both big business parties and their policies of war and austerity.
A protest was called for Friday afternoon at HISD headquarters, where hundreds of teachers, other district employees and stakeholders were expected to participate. Could a teachers' strike be coming?
Houston ISD board managers approved a new principal evaluation system for the 2023-24 school year that places more emphasis on special education compliance and achievement than previous years. Officials said the evaluations will be used to determine principals salaries for the 2024-25 school year.
Parents and teachers continue to speak out against reforms and turnover in Houston’s public school system. The protests intensified this week as the state-appointed leaders of Houston ISD removed more teachers from their schools. The debate over these types of reforms is not new — even in Houston.