HISD has selected Bryan Bordelon as the principal of the new Mandarin Chinese Language Immersion Magnet School. Bordelon speaks Mandarin Chinese with advanced proficiency and has a Master of Arts degree in China Studies from the University of Michigan. He is also pursuing a Master of Educational Administration as part of the University of Texas […]
Mark your calendars for upcoming STAAR events, starting with this info session: Join HISD and the Council of PTAs for a STAAR info session Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center Board Auditorium 4400 West 18th Street DETAILS: Get the latest updates on the state’s new accountability test. Our panel of […]
The HISD Talent Acquisition Team will host a 2024–2025 Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092). K-12 educators are invited to learn about Team HISD and the life-changing, student-centered work underway.
Principal LaKia Jackson is leading impactful change at Fondren Middle School and is this week’s HISD Star Educator. With two decades of experience in urban education, Jackson brings a passion for motivating both students and teachers to her NES campus. Together, Jackson and her team are building a high-performance culture backed by the school’s mantra […]
Real transformation is underway in HISD schools, thanks to the educators and school leaders who are putting in the work to ensure our students receive high-quality instruction every day. To spotlight these game-changing education leaders, we’re launching the Star Educators: Lights. Camera. Lead. series. You will see first hand their dedication to giving ALL HISD […]
The Girls in STEM program recently concluded its successful 10-week mentoring program intended to inspire middle school girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The program is a collaboration sponsored by bp and Infosys Foundation USA, and engaged students from HISD’s West Briar Middle School, providing them with valuable insights and […]
Days after receiving their high school diplomas, HISD dual-credit seniors accepted their associate degrees or professional certificates at Houston Community College’s (HCC) 2024 commencement ceremonies on Thursday, June 13.
The HISD Athletics Department is offering no-cost water safety lessons for students of all grade levels this summer, thanks to a grant from USA Swimming. The first session runs June 17-27. The second session runs July 8-18.
No person is born at their fullest potential. Troy Jackson, a senior at HISD’s Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy, would tell anyone that much. Jacksonnever expected greatness, but with hard work and perseverance, as well as guidance from a handful of trusted adults, he is preparing to attend Swarthmore College in the fall on a […]
Houston ISD is teaming up with T-Mobile and Premier Wireless to equip 1,000 unaccompanied and unhoused students in the District with CPR3 smartphones, specifically designed to increase student safety and educational success by providing immediate access to critical resources.