A Houston ISD history lesson about Texas independence asked seventh graders if slavery should be legal. The district says the lesson “does not meet our curriculum quality standards” and will be replaced.
The state-appointed administration of Houston public schools is expanding the sweeping “New Education System” reform initiative — just as support programs for families decline or shift focus. What does it all mean for HISD students, teachers and families?
The elected school board for Houston’s public school system lost policy-making power to a state-appointed management board in June. Two incumbents and two newcomers still sought office.