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

en español clic aquí On his first day in power, Mike Miles told the Houston Chronicle his only agenda was to serve the children of HISD. Since then, close to thousands of certified teachers have fled. Wraparound services are gone. Books were pulled from classrooms. Students were blocked from taking the most rigorous courses so test scores would look better on paper.  Read more

[en español clic aquíStand up for every child’s right to learn: speak at the Aug 14th school board meeting and attend CVPE’s Aug 23rd HISD School Board endorsement meeting.Parents are seeing the harm firsthand. Joni Brown wrote this powerful letter: Read more

[en español clic aquí In a functioning democracy, we should be able to count on our leaders to tell the truth. But whether it’s Trump or Houston’s own Mike Miles, we’re getting propaganda instead of accountability. Read more