As Texas districts close, sell, and repurpose neighborhood schools, ENOUGH found there are few standards for public involvement. In Houston, school officials are seeking to withhold details about who helped shape recommendations for what to do with its properties.

The Houston Independent School District is facing scrutiny after announcing budget adjustments tied to student enrollment numbers — moves that could mean significant cuts for several campuses.

The high price tag, coupled with less state funding from students leaving the district, raises questions about whether the academic improvements are sustainable in the long run and whether other districts can afford to replicate it.

Appointed a decade ago, the education commissioner insists that when he has direct oversight, academic gains follow. His critics await better student outcomes.

Imagine sitting down to help your child with homework only to realize some of the information they are being asked to learn is not correct.

More districts across Texas are at risk of intervention by the state’s education commissioner. Here’s what that means for public schools.

The Colorado district scrapped plans to use Bluebonnet materials just days into the school year.

It was only the second week of school, but some students at Anderson Elementary in Houston Independent School District were already feeling the heat — literally. Parents received notifications Monday morning about air conditioning issues at the school, prompting some to pick up their children early.

As students across Texas return to classrooms this month, a state lawmaker is pushing for a major change to when the school year can begin.

Two middle schools received their fifth consecutive F grades from the Texas Education Agency.

Thursday’s announcement, which comes a day before TEA publicly releases accountability ratings statewide, moves Austin ISD one step closer to potential state intervention after months of district efforts to avoid it.

Houston ISD’s latest STAAR results show students making academic gains across much of the district, but a closer look at the numbers reveals another significant trend.

An HISD teacher said he “literally broke down” in his classroom on the second day of the school year after, according to his account posted on social media, several senior students struggled to complete a short writing exercise.

One of the state’s most important topics and one of its most important regions will get more attention.

Students at Jefferson Elementary are two days into the new school year, and Houston Independent School District’s New Education System — known as the NES model — is already in full swing.

Houston ISD is introducing a new safety and security feature for students who ride the bus. SMARTtags helps track when a student gets on and off the bus, arrives at school, and any route changes in real time through an accompanying app for parents.

Summer break is winding down, and students across the Houston area will soon be heading back to the classroom.

As families prepare for a new school year, some Houston ISD parents will notice an important change when it comes to school meals.

Texas parents can check their school district's vaccination rates using The Texas Tribune’s searchable database, which organizes official state immunization data.

The new school year is rapidly approaching and with its arrival, so is the reality of lunches for children.

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Property-wealthy districts say recapture gives the state too much control over local finances. But advocates warn that without it, underserved students could end up worse off.

With the first day of school just weeks away, some Houston ISD parents of students receiving special education services say they are still unsure where their children will attend class this fall as the district moves forward with its Student Success Program.

Houston Independent School District trustees voted Thursday night to adopt the state’s Bluebonnet Learning curriculum for elementary school students, a move that drew both support and criticism from parents who questioned the role of religious references in public education.

Houston ISD is highlighting areas of strong student gains as preliminary 2026 STAAR results have been released.

HISD parents, heads up: nearly three dozen campuses will lose universal free lunch next school year.

Some Houston ISD students will take over NRG Arena Wednesday night — not for sports or concerts — but to pitch businesses they built from the ground up.

HISD officials say new limits on classroom grade levels and class sizes are meant to better support students in self-contained special education.

Emotions ran high during a lengthy Houston ISD board meeting Thursday night as parents, students, and advocates voiced concerns over a proposed special education restructuring plan that could force thousands of students with disabilities to change schools next year.

The Texas Education Agency says it is investigating multiple complaints tied to HISD’s special education plan for the 2026-27 school year.

HISD’s proposed special education overhaul is drawing concern from families and federal scrutiny, as some parents say they are still waiting for clear answers about how the changes will affect their children.

Houston school administrators say the move would give children who need the support more focused attention. But the U.S. Department of Education worries the plan amounts to segregation.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has opened a disability discrimination investigation into the over concerns tied to the district’s proposal to centralize certain special education services.

A leaked HISD draft document reveals major changes planned for some special education students next school year, including designated “Success Program” campuses, possible school transfers for certain families, smaller classroom caps and expanded staffing support. District leaders say the changes are meant to improve instructional quality, not cut services or funding.

Former Houston school administrators now work as superintendents or key executives in three districts under Texas’ control. This is Beaumont’s second state intervention in recent years.

Houston ISD introduced its first fleet of 15 electric school buses on Earth Day, aiming to provide cleaner and more sustainable student transportation.

Houston police have responded to assist Houston ISD police with what they are calling a weapons disturbance at Heights High School.

Houston ISD’s state-appointed board of managers is set to take a key procedural step that could make way for possible staffing changes across the district.

Nine additional campuses in Houston Independent School District could soon be added to the district’s New Education System (NES), as leaders say some principals are voluntarily opting into the model.

Today, we are unveiling our most ambitious update yet to The Texas Tribune’s schools explorer, with more information and added context to help Texans interpret information about our schools.

The explorer now shows long-term trends, school funding data, and newly released Texas Academic Performance Reports, among other updates.

As Houston ISD prepares to close a dozen campuses at the end of the school year, residents are raising alarms... not just about closing the schools, but about losing some of their only green spaces.

An investigation is underway after a Scarborough High School student was shot by a classmate Friday afternoon in northwest Houston, according to Houston Independent School District.

The Houston Independent School District announced Thursday that it will no longer observe César Chávez Day on March 30.

Some Texas school superintendents are making salaries that exceed pay for high elected officials, according to Texas Education Agency (TEA) 2025-26 salary data. Several leaders of the state’s largest districts report base pay above $350,000, with some figures surpassing $460,000.

Houston ISD school safety update: weapon detection systems, armed guards, campus security upgrades, and student health services.

After a unanimous 9–0 vote by the Houston Independent School District Board of Managers, HISD is moving forward with a plan to close or consolidate 12 campuses by the end of the 2025–26 school year.

Houston ISD outlines next steps after the board votes to close 12 schools, including family outreach, staff reassignment and transportation planning.

The Houston ISD Board of Managers unanimously voted 9-0 Thursday to close or consolidate 12 schools across the district, but not before a woman was removed from the meeting by police.

Houston Independent School District announced it will move four A-rated campuses into Texas Partnerships next school year, a shift that hands day-to-day operations to outside nonprofit partners while leaving the district with a performance agreement, district officials said.

Here’s what parents can do if HISD closes 12 schools, including school choice, virtual learning, and state voucher options.

Why is Houston ISD closing schools now? Superintendent Mike Miles explains what changed since November and what it means for families.

As potential school closures loom, HISD outlines how teachers will be reassigned starting with April 17 notifications.

During a tense exchange at Houston City Council, Councilmember Edward Pollard pressed Mayor John Whitmire to bring Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles before council to answer questions about the district’s plan to close 12 campuses.

Pushback is growing ahead of a vote on Houston ISD’s proposal to close 12 campuses, as a city council member calls for more transparency and community input.

Houston ISD is introducing Virtual LaunchPad, a new flexible online school option for high school students starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

Port Houston Elementary parents gathered Monday night to press Houston Independent School District officials for answers after HISD identified the more than 100-year-old school as one of 12 campuses that could close next school year.

A Houston 18-year-old is facing a felony charge after authorities say he and two accomplices were seen carrying a handgun near a Houston ISD high school earlier this month.

Two Houston ISD elementary campuses will become Pre-K through 8 Future 2 schools starting in the 2026–27 school year.

Houston ISD plans to close 12 schools by 2026. Here’s what families need to know about the timeline, student reassignment, and next steps.

Houston Council Member Edward Pollard urges HISD Superintendent to address 12 school closures, citing transparency and community impact for families.

Public school districts across the Houston metro area are facing a difficult reality: fewer students are enrolled, and in Texas, fewer students often mean less funding.

As HISD considers closing 12 schools, longtime residents and realtors debate what could happen to the campuses, from redevelopment to reinvestment.

HISD Superintendent Mike Miles addressed questions after the district announced 12 school closures for the upcoming academic year.

A mass “sickout” is planned across Houston ISD on Thursday, as parents, students and community members continue protesting the state takeover of the district.

A Houston mother is demanding accountability after she says her 4-year-old daughter was mistakenly placed into the wrong car during school dismissal at Bastian Elementary School.

Houston ISD is expanding career and technical education, adding 16 high-demand programs at the Barbara Jordan Career Center starting next school year.

Even though the winter freeze has passed for now, heating problems lingered Tuesday at multiple Houston ISD campuses, raising concerns for students and families as cold temperatures continued across the region.

Houston-area schools and drivers are preparing for winter weather.

Houston ISD is monitoring winter weather this weekend as cold air moves in, prompting changes to sports schedules and cancellations across the district.

A University of Houston report finds Houston ISD’s enrollment decline accelerated after the state takeover, with more than 13,000 students leaving the district.

Not everyone wants to sit in a classroom for four years, and for some careers that isn’t necessary. The Electrician Career Academy at Trio Education offers a fast-track, hands-on program designed to get students working in a high-demand field.

Texas has long failed to get most of its students the higher education credentials the workforce increasingly demands. But recent laws that reward schools for helping students succeed later in life could help the state make up lost ground, experts say. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regularly tracks if students enrolled in eighth grade […]

Texas Tribune education reporters join TribCast to unpack what the recent spate of school district takeovers says about our systems for measuring academic performance

The first fair will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m.

HISD expands Barbara Jordan Career Center, offering students districtwide hands-on training in careers like automotive, culinary, and cybersecurity, with modern facilities and dual-credit options for college and career readiness.

The former Houston ISD superintendent was the first Black person to lead the Department of Education and helped launch the No Child Left Behind Act.

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has opened its annual school choice application for families looking to explore hundreds of neighborhood and specialty schools and select the best one that fits their children’s needs.

Tuesday marks one year since Houston Independent School District loss one of its student-athletes due to a tragic incident involving a Union Pacific train.

HISD enrollment dropped by more than 8,300 students this year. The district says population shifts and statewide trends are driving the decline and that it’s working to keep families in the district.

Houston ISD announced it will not move forward with any school closures for the 2026–27 school year, giving families and staff clarity while the district evaluates long-term facility needs.

The investigation into the Houston Independent School District by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office is ongoing according to an email sent last Thursday by the Assistant District Attorney of the Public Integrity Division to the parents who filed criminal complaints last winter and spring.

Three school district leaders at The Texas Tribune Festival said the Texas Education Agency’s reliance on state takeovers to improve academic performance threatens local control.

Houston Independent School District will host its first School Choice Fair of the school year, giving families a chance to explore neighborhood, magnet and specialty school options ahead of the district’s application window.

With six Houston ISD schools earning statewide recognition, local educators continue to demonstrate that academic excellence, equity, and opportunity can thrive together.

Officials confirmed Monday that there is no fire at Bellaire High School, despite a social media post showing an AI-generated image of the campus engulfed in flames.

Some of HISD’s highest-performing high schools could soon gain more independence under an initiative being explored by the district.

If approved, the higher rate would be applied beginning with the 2025 tax year, meaning homeowners would not see the change on their bills until next year.

A Houston mother says she lost her job as a United Airlines flight attendant after confronting Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles at an airport earlier this year and now, she’s accusing district leadership of retaliation.

A gas leak prompted the evacuation of McReynolds Middle School in east Houston Wednesday morning, leaving several students hospitalized with heat-related symptoms, Houston Fire Department said.

Houston ISD is expanding its own news operation and with that growth comes a growing debate over transparency and control.

KPRC 2 spoke with the parent who made the allegations that her 4-year-old child was sexually assaulted by the teacher.

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles earned $173,660 in incentive pay after scoring 91% on his 2024-25 evaluation.

Transportation to school is a major challenge for many families during back-to-school season, but it is even more difficult for students with severe disabilities.

Parents at Durham Elementary School have issued a scathing open letter to HISD leadership, calling out what they describe starting the school year as “chaos, disruption, and fear-based tactics” since their school was designated a “Special Focus” campus.

Superintendent Mike Miles is set to announce a new promise to ensure every child has access to high-quality education

Houston Independent School District released a statement confirming that a student was hit by a car near Lamar High School Tuesday morning.

The meetings come weeks after 2 Investigates exposed finger pointing between the DA’s office and the Texas Rangers as to whether or not anyone was investigating the sworn complaints made by at least ten parents.

A football game Friday night between Yates and Madison high schools was canceled after chaos erupted from the crowd at Barnett Stadium, according to the Houston Independent School District.

Parents at Durham Elementary School are voicing frustration and confusion after several teachers were abruptly reassigned to “home duty” with no clear explanation from Houston ISD.