HOUSTON Prolonged protests continued the first week of June as the state of Texas formally grabbed control of Houston’s schools a white Republican takeover of a majority-students-of-color school district in a predominantly Democratic city.
Many reform-minded community members believe the New Education System is a step towards better student outcomes. Critics argue the changes will impose a uniform education model on low-income communities across Houston who had no say in its formation, while leaving affluent communities untouched.