Discipline issued to high schooler Darryl George sparks questions about how educators should apply a law targeting hair discrimination.
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Miranda Dunlap is a reporter covering small business and entrepreneurship for the Houston Landing. A painfully Midwestern native to Michigan’s capital region, Miranda studied political science pre-law and journalism at Michigan State University. She served in various capacities at The State News, most recently as Culture Editor, where she oversaw a team of reporters covering climate, entertainment, lifestyle, and race and identity issues. She worked at Automotive News, where she covered all things automotive industry, and she’s a Michigan Press Association Foundation award winner.
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Mike Miles says HISD’s academics aren’t good enough. Here’s what the data says, in charts.
Test scores, graduation rates and college enrollment trends show HISD isn’t keeping pace with the state, but it’s on par with similar districts.
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Texas Education Agency delays release of state academic accountability scores
State officials, who planned to release scores in late September, said they need more time to evaluate an updated school ratings system.
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Houston ISD leaders sticking to big plans despite community criticism
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles and the district’s new board have shown little appetite for deviating from their vision amid public backlash.
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We toured 4 overhauled Houston ISD schools this week. Here’s a look inside.
Visits alongside Superintendent Mike Miles to classrooms undergoing major change revealed ruthless efficiency and constant engagement with students.
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Katy ISD board, undeterred by backlash, passes gender identity, student bathroom policy
Supporters said the policy is needed to protect kids and parents’ rights, while critics said the proposal was hastily drawn and will harm LGBTQ+ students.
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‘Don’t know what to expect’: HISD students nervous, hopeful on first day at overhauled schools
While most Houston ISD classrooms will look similar to last school year, some campuses are undergoing a dramatic overhaul under Superintendent Mike Miles.
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Timeline: The long, bitter road to the TEA takeover of Houston ISD
On the first day back to school, we outline the eight-year process of how HISD got to a state-appointed board and superintendent, Mike Miles, running the district.
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Katy ISD school board considering new gender identity, school bathroom policies
A new proposal from some district trustees would impose restrictions on LGBTQ+ students and dictate how employees should handle gender identity matters.
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Katy ISD board debates policy on informing parents of their student’s gender identity
The school board policy would mandate that employees tell parents if a student asks to be identified as transgender, use different pronouns or change their name.