[en español clic aquí] Have you bought your ticket to the June 27th CVPE Summer Forum yet? This year's theme is Protect Public Education, Protect Democracy. Hear from researchers, educators, students, and advocates from across Texas, including keynote speaker Domingo Morel, author of Takeover. See the session lineup below. Read more

[en español clic aquí] Three years into the takeover, it may seem like we are simply fighting against a top-down experiment imposed on our children and our city. We are not. Read more

[en español clic aquí] In the last two weeks, Mike Miles has directed the district to move forward with firing teachers for “excessive absences.” In practice, that has meant nonrenewing teachers who used just one day beyond the allocated 10 to 15 sick days per year even if they have additional carry-over sick days. Read more

[en español clic aquí] Join parents and teachers this Saturday at the CVPE Social from 4–7 PM at Saint Arnold Brewing Company. It will take place right after the 2-4 PM Gina Hinojosa block party at Discovery Green and is just a short drive away. RSVP at houstoncvpe.org/events. Read more

[en español clic aquí] This month, HISD Leadership reportedly told schools to turn away students enrolling for the remainder of the school year. This is against state law and violates federal protections if any of the affected students are homeless.  Education is a right for students between the ages of 5 and 21 in Texas.  Read more

[en español clic aquí] Join us for the CVPE 2026 Summer Forum: Protecting Public Education, Protecting Democracy on Saturday, June 27 at Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church (2025 W 11th St., Houston, TX 77008). Read more

[en español clic aquí] Some HISD families have endured a one-two-three punch since February: school closure, rezoning to an NES or Future2 AI campus, and special education reassignments that may not comply with federal law.  Sign up to speak at Thursday’s HISD Board of Managers meeting. Demand that the takeover administration do no more harm to Houston students, families, and educators. Here are step-by-step instructions. Read more

[en español clic aquí] Protests at Miles’ house. Leaked Special Ed plans. Student opportunities denied. Here are the last two weeks at HISD.  Read more

[en español clic aquí] Join us June 27th for our all-day Summer Forum featuring keynote speaker Domingo Morel, author of Takeover. Read more

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A Texas Observer investigation revealed that HISD Superintendent Mike Miles earned about $190,000 over the last three years moonlighting for Third Future Schools, the charter network he founded. You would think a $462,000 salary plus a $173,660 bonus from HISD would be more than enough to demand his full attention on Houston students alone.

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