[en español clic aquí] The HISD Board of Managers is betraying the public’s trust with financial decisions that are as unethical as they are deceptive. Their actions show a pattern of obfuscation and blatant disregard for accountability.   Read more

[en español clic aquí] Yesterday, the Houston Landing reported that “Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles’ administration greenlit about $870 million in spending over the past 16 months without receiving required school board approval, breaking district policy and frustrating some board members.” Listen here as Mike Miles make excuses for this gross violation of the public trust. Read more

[en español clic aquí]School should foster a love of learning, reading full books, and provide authentic instruction that inspires students. Even for those who prioritize workforce readiness, like the GHP, this is essential. Test prep, on the other hand, only trains students to be professional test-takers, not well-rounded individuals.Miles is shutting down schools next week for the middle of the year MAP test. Read more

[en español clic aquí] Happy New Year! Let’s fight together to end the takeover, support students and teachers and fight for public education at the State Legislature this session starting this month.   Read more

[en español clic aquí] The fight for Houston’s students and public education is escalating. We're standing strong against the harmful HISD takeover, pushing back on vouchers at the state level, and demanding real books in classrooms – not endless test prep. But we can't do it without you. Read more

[en español clic aquí] Picture Mike Miles as Ebenezer Scrooge in a modern-day adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Unlike the original Scrooge, though, not even the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future could thaw his miserly heart. Read more

[en español clic aquí] In this issue: Thu Zoom: How to talk to media with maximum impact,  CVPE Holiday Party Saturday,  What’s so wrong with bell to bell instruction and links "Only a board appointed by Greg Abbott would reward his failures with a six-figure bonus," Kravetz said. "It's an egregious misuse of resources and a slap in the face to the hard-working teachers and parents who have been through hell because of his gross mismanagement." Instead of a bonus he should get a giant bag of coal. Read more

[en español clic aquí] The Texas Observer reported on Wednesday that TEA Exoneration of Mike Miles’ Charter Schools Leaves Questions Unanswered, Raises New Ones excerpted below: Read more

[en español clic aquí] Sign up by noon TODAY to speak at the HISD Board meeting tomorrow. To assist you, here are some agenda items you can sign up for. Arrive early tomorrow (4:30–5:00 PM) to join us in singing holiday carols for change in the HISD lobby about the takeover. Are you coming to the Board of Manager Meeting this Tuesday, 12/10 at 5:00pm? You must register to speak (instructions here) before noon today! Here are a few hot ticket items in the agenda packet: If you are in a rush, sign up for Agenda item 9 or 18. Read more

[en español clic aquí] HISD has scheduled December's monthly board meeting for Tuesday, Dec. 10—a rare move.The agenda drops tomorrow, and we need you to speak or attend! Arrive early (4:30-5:00 pm) to join us in singing “enhanced holiday carols for change” in the lobby. Read more