en español clic aquí This afternoon, a kind man came to scope my sewer line for the city. When he saw the “Go Away Mike Miles” sign in my yard, he shook his head and said, “My kid is in HISD. That man is wrecking his education.” Read more

en español clic aquí Morath and Miles keep claiming HISD made the “biggest academic gains,” at this scale, in U.S. history. Teachers and parents know better. Here’s the correction: these so-called gains are the biggest manipulation of ratings, at this scale, at the expense of real learning, ever.   Read more

en español clic aquí Houston ISD Takeover: Miles Is Trying to Purge Great Teachers. Don’t let him win! 8,000 teachers gone in two years – and these are just two of many. Read more

en español clic aquí In this newsletter: How Miles inflated HISD’s ratings without improving student learning, why the so-called “historic gains” are misleading, and how you can speak up at two key meetings next week. 1. Take Action Next Week Can you speak up next Wednesday at the first listening session of the Commission on the State Takeover of HISD? Read more

en español clic aquí Mike Miles spent $2 million on a state-of-the-art TV station but let the Power Up contract for student laptops lapse, ending the 1:1 program that began in 2013 to provide students with 21st-century skills. NES students are hit hardest. Read more

en español clic aquí Why Run if the Elected HISD School Board Has No Power? Maria Benzon, an HISD parent and longtime educator, recently wrote: “I’ve been a teacher, assistant principal, professor, and education advocate for more than 25 years. I’ve spent my career helping kids access opportunity through education.” Read more

en español clic aquí ENDORSEMENT MEETING – Aug 23  This fall’s board races are critical. If Miles’ loyalists, extremists, or the easily bamboozled win, our kids lose.    Read more

en español clic aquí Just 150 words. That’s all it takes to make an impact. Introduce yourself. Describe what you want school to look like. Say what’s missing — and ask Miles to support real, better policies. Read more

en español clic aquí Will you tell the four new HISD Board of Managers, appointed to replace those who opposed the budget, what they should do to support students and teachers? Read more

en español clic aquí In the News with Gift Links: The HISD Convocation yesterday, Teacher Exodus, and More Test Score Propaganda Read more