Individual Graduation Committees (IGCs) in Houston ISD:
In the educational landscape, the journey to graduation is often intricate, and for a subset of Houston ISD (HISD) high school students, this path involves Individual Graduation Committees (IGCs). These committees provide an avenue for students who may have encountered obstacles in passing their STAAR End of Course (EOC) exams but are deemed otherwise qualified […]
Update on Accountability Ratings: What You Need to Know
The annual release of public school and district accountability ratings is an opportunity for reflection, celebration, and strategic planning based on these ratings. However, this year has brought about a significant change in the usual process. TYPICAL YEAR The Texas Education Agency typically releases A-F accountability ratings for districts and schools in August of each […]
2023 STAAR Data Cut: NES Schools
Students at non-NES campuses were much more likely than students at NES or NES aligned campuses to meet grade level standards in reading or math in 2023. In August, Texas Education Agency (TEA) released preliminary STAAR results for each campus and district across the state. Good Reason Houston monitors data on student achievement to help […]
