[en español clic aquí]Yesterday, Lantrip parents protested their principals’s removal by Mike Miles the second in 2024 and the loss of 70% of their teachers this past summer. As the Houston Public Media reports, “Schools such as Lantrip Elementary are not why the Texas Education Agency took control of Houston ISD.” Read more

[en español clic aquí] At West Briar, every transition is narrated: “Students, you have 3 minutes. Move with purpose to your next class. Students, 1 minute. Students, 15 seconds. Teachers, please close doors and issue tardy slips.” This happens all day, between all seven classes. Even as a volunteer, it’s stressful—death by a thousand stressors. Read more

Here’s what you can do to help bring change: Focus on the Real Decision-Makers: While only the board of managers can fire Miles, the true power lies with Governor Abbott and TEA Commissioner Mike Morath, Abbott’s appointee. The Texas Legislature passed the takeover law (HB 1842) in 2015, granting TEA the authority to set rules and establish exit criteria for ending the takeover. This means TEA has the power to modify these criteria, transition the board back to an elected board, or end the takeover at any time. Read more

[en español clic aquí] At Pershing Middle School yesterday, the interim principal and four assistant principals were reassigned. Miles is also moving principals around at Lanier and River Oaks Elementary to further disrupt student learning. Read more

[en español clic aquí] Last night, Houston voters delivered a decisive 58-42% defeat to the $4.4 billion Houston ISD bonds. In a powerful show of unity, a diverse, bipartisan coalition of parents, teachers, students, faith leaders, labor, and civil rights organizations came together to vote for the future of our public schools and stand against Mike Miles and the unelected board of managers.  Read more

[en español clic aquí] Our students deserve a better bond and an end to this harmful takeover. Every conversation, house meeting, poll shift, interview, and car painted with “VOTE NO: Kids deserve a better bond” has brought us to this point. Read more

[en español clic aquí] The pro bond PAC is drowning in cash! Foshee dropped $225K, the Kinders and Bobby Tudor each tossed in $100K. Centerpoint CEO Jason Wells wrote a PAC check for $2500. No wonder we’re flooded with mailers—sometimes three in one day!  Read more

[en español clic aquí] A parent who is going to be a poll greeter for the first time tomorrow said, “Can I ask a dumb question? I am working a poll on Saturday, but I am not sure what to do." Read more

[en español clic aquí] Join us on Sunday for a “Haunt the Polls” Halloween Costume Parade/Protest followed by a blockwalk to get out the vote! Kids can wear their favorite costumes. We’ll have Mike Miles masks for the adults or you can dress up like one of the horrible takeover characters. Meet us in W Gray Park next to the MetropolitanMultiservice Center, 1475 W Gray.  Read more

[en español clic aquí] Early voting is underway. Click here at https://www.harrisvotes.com/Vote-Centers for voting locations near you. Thinking about how you can help with the "No" vote on the bond? Sign up to be a poll greeter at an early voting location! It's a great way to connect with voters, and people really do want to hear your opinion. Plus, it’s a fulfilling and fun!  Read more