Celebrating Black History with Good Reason Houston
Celebrating Black History with Good Reason Houston Dear Houston, This week marks the launch of our Black History Month series, a dedicated space to hear, honor, and explore Black experiences with, and contributions to, the American education system. Serving as a bridge between historical narratives and contemporary issues, our series aims to provide insights into […]
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 […]