[en español clic aquí] Charters, vouchers, takeovers, and school closures are all part of the same playbook. They’re not about helping children. They are about creating opportunities to profit at the expense of public schools and the students who depend on them. Read more

[en español clic aquí] Will you speak up against the school closures on Thursday? Register by noon, Wednesday. Read more

[en español clic aquí] Since Tuesday, HISD already held four so-called parent meetings about the 12 schools proposed for closure. They are a sham. These are fake meetings, no input, just a show. They are only 20 minutes long, tightly scripted, and focused on logistics. Parents said they thought they were attending a community meeting, but it felt like HISD Central Office was saying, "don’t let the door hit you on the way out." No way to treat people. Read more

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At the end of the day, the research is clear; school closures harm kids and rip the heart out of neighborhoods. Full stop.

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[en español clic aquí] Will you join the Feb 12th HISD Parent Sickout to oppose the harmful takeover?  It can feel like you’ve been speaking up forever, and it’s normal to wonder if anything changes. We are the leaders we have been looking for! Your voice matters a lot! Read more

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At the same time Governor Abbott promotes far-right partisan political groups like Turning Point in public schools, he is threatening students and educators who engage in peaceful protest.  Free speech? Only if it agrees with him. Otherwise, he calls it “political indoctrination” and shuts it down.

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[en español clic aquí] Reminder: Jan 31 | 11 a.m. CVPE Meeting Wonder where HISD dollars meant for students are really going under Mike Miles?  Read more

[en español clic aquí] You don’t want to miss this. Join us for our January 31 CVPE meeting at 11 am to get a clear picture of HISD’s finances, how Mike Miles is cashing in and updates on the student sickout. Read more

[en español clic aquí] Our schools are being torn apart. Teachers are being pushed out. Students are BEING left behind while F Mike Miles is cashing in. Read more

[en español clic aquí] UH releases a report, Houston ISD Takeover: By the Numbers showing steep teacher and student enrollment declines since the HISD takeover. Also in the news this week is reporting on HISD Superintendent Miles brokering a $1 million deal behind closed doors. Knowledge is power.  Read more