Seventy-six percent of Houston Independent School District fifth-graders passed the 2017 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness math test — a six-point boost over the previous year and a slightly higher gain than the state average. Third-graders also saw a four-point bump on the state math test, bringing their average up to 71 percent, […]
The Association of Two-Way and Dual Language Education on Tuesday presented HISD with the 2017 District of Distinction award for the district’s dual language program at the 25th Annual Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Conference in Palm Springs, Calif. “This national award is presented to schools and districts that have been trailblazers in establishing powerful school programs that ensure the […]
The Houston Independent School District has received 14 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) awards, including five Golden Achievement Awards. The Golden Achievement Awards, the highest honor given by the organization, were for the following: 2017 HISD State of the Schools communications campaign, which included a dedicated website, invitation, program, and other materials. Listen and Learn […]
Proposed budget includes almost $49 million for salary increases, $2.2 million for special education The Houston Independent School District Board of Education on Thursday approved a 2017-2018 school year budget that includes almost $49 million in salary increases and $2.2 million for special education. The salary increases are designed to ensure the district is providing all […]
Proposed budget includes $48.6 million for salary increases, $2.2 million for special education The Houston Independent School District Board of Education on Thursday will consider a proposed 2017-2018 school year budget that includes $48.6 million in salary increases and $2.2 million for special education. The salary increases are designed to ensure the district is providing […]
[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/222519225″ ] HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza told African-American community, business, and civic leaders on Tuesday that HISD is prioritizing equity in the district and proposing a plan, called Achieve 180, to target 32 underserved schools with extra supports and funding. Carranza outlined his priorities for the coming year during a one-on-one interview with Houston […]
Social and emotional learning, restorative discipline, and expanding wraparound services to be top priorities The start of the 2017-2018 school year is over two months away, but HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza is outlining some of the district’s top priorities for the coming year. Carranza recently addressed over 1,500 school and district leaders at the HISD […]
Leaders gather to learn about restorative justice, inclusive practices, and supporting all students [photoshelter-gallery g_id=”G0000B7qQ2XMlBbc” g_name=”20170612-PLS” width=”600″ f_fullscreen=”t” bgtrans=”t” pho_credit=”iptc” twoup=”f” f_bbar=”t” f_bbarbig=”f” fsvis=”f” f_show_caption=”t” crop=”f” f_enable_embed_btn=”t” f_htmllinks=”t” f_l=”t” f_send_to_friend_btn=”f” f_show_slidenum=”t” f_topbar=”f” f_show_watermark=”t” img_title=”casc” linkdest=”c” trans=”xfade” target=”_self” tbs=”5000″ f_link=”t” f_smooth=”f” f_mtrx=”t” f_ap=”t” f_up=”f” height=”400″ btype=”old” bcolor=”#CCCCCC” ] More than 1,500 school and district leaders are gathering […]
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved a proposal to update the 2017-2018 Code of Student Conduct. Among the changes is a plan to offer alternatives in some cases to students who have been referred to the district’s Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP). Other changes include reclassifying the level of some non-statutory offenses […]
[photoshelter-gallery g_id=”G00000Ka.XRYaW1Q” g_name=”20170606-LasAmericas” width=”600″ f_fullscreen=”t” bgtrans=”t” pho_credit=”iptc” twoup=”f” f_bbar=”t” f_bbarbig=”f” fsvis=”f” f_show_caption=”t” crop=”f” f_enable_embed_btn=”t” f_htmllinks=”t” f_l=”t” f_send_to_friend_btn=”f” f_show_slidenum=”t” f_topbar=”f” f_show_watermark=”t” img_title=”casc” linkdest=”c” trans=”xfade” target=”_self” tbs=”5000″ f_link=”t” f_smooth=”f” f_mtrx=”t” f_ap=”t” f_up=”f” height=”400″ btype=”old” bcolor=”#CCCCCC” ] United Nations Deputy High Commissioner Kelly Clements was in Houston recently to discuss the global refugee crisis and explore how refugees […]