HISD’s in the headlines again for all the wrong reasons—retaliation, harmful policies, and deepening teacher shortages. The takeover is failing our students. Here’s what’s happening—and how we fight back.
“If it can happen to me, it can happen to any parent.” — Virginia McDavid
📖 HISD Mom Says She Was Fired After Confronting Superintendent at Airport
A Houston ISD parent says she lost her United Airlines job after publicly confronting Superintendent Mike Miles at an airport lounge — calling it retaliation against her free speech as a taxpayer and parent.
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“Some girls can get their period … it can cause bladder problems. Some people can’t hold it.” — Student testimony
🚪 HISD Schools Reinstate Strict Restroom Rules, Locking Doors During Instruction
Because of Mike Miles’ harmful policies, schools across HISD are locking bathroom doors and limiting restroom use during class. Students and parents say these policies harm health and dignity — especially for girls — while the district claims it’s to reduce skipping.
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“This is a crisis … an epidemic of teachers fleeing the field.” — Ruth Kravetz, Community Voices for Public Education
🍎 Texas Relies More on Uncertified Teachers — and Houston Leads the Trend
One in four HISD teachers are now uncertified. Across Texas, the increase in uncertified teachers is only 12% compared to 25% in Houston ISD.
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💰 HISD Raises Tax Rate Nearly 3 Cents Using “Disaster Pennies”
The board raised the property tax rate from $0.8489 to $0.8783 per $100, using disaster funds from recent storms. The hike avoids voter approval and raises questions about transparency and spending, especially after approving another $2 million for Miles’ vanity news station.
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🗳 Chronicle Endorses “Students First” Candidates—but Misses the Mark
The Houston Chronicle endorsed several strong, student-first candidates for HISD School Board, including Maria Benzon and Michael McDonough—but stopped short of a full slate that could truly end the takeover and restore local control. Dr. Audrey Nath, another outstanding advocate for students and equity, deserved their vigorous endorsement too.
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Will you join our endorsed candidates for a block walk this Saturday at 9 AM? 📍Find details in Monday’s email, archived on our blog [here]. Then head downtown for the No Kings Protest — starting at Discovery Green (noon–2 PM) and marching to City Hall by 2 PM. Wear your CVPE shirt or bring a sign. For more info and to RSVP, visit houstonCVPE.org/events.
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