[en espanol clic] Mike Miles is now pushing seven A-rated HISD high schools into SB 1882 partnerships, introduced secretly in "opt in- or else" secret meetings with principals and acknowledged only after parents, teachers, and the media found out. He’s selling 1882 as “more autonomy” and “more funding,” but that’s not how these deals work. Under 1882, Miles decides what services campuses must buy from the district. And because schools lose economies of scale, the extra 1882 dollars can get eaten up by hidden costs — compliance staffing, legal requirements, and district service fees. In the end, schools gain neither real autonomy nor meaningful funding. With Miles’s record of broken promises, this isn’t a gift — it’s a takeover in disguise. Read more

[en español clic aqui] Governor Abbott kicked off his reelection on Sunday by promoting a referendum to abolish school property taxes. That’s right; the very taxes that fund the majority of our public schools. Our kids’ education is on the line. Read more

en español clic aqui Congratulations to new HISD Trustees Elect Maria Benzon, Michael McDonough, Felicity Pereyra, and returning Trustee Myrna Guidry. With their win, HISD now has a 6–3 anti-takeover majority ready to stand up to Mike Miles and fight for our students, educators, and communities. Deep gratitude to Dr. Audrey Nath for running a bold, principled race that inspired so many. Read more

en español clic aqui “The truth is simple. The purpose of education should be learning, not leverage. Communities should not have to trade democracy for data or equity for efficiency. Read more

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Mike Miles has announced plans to further divide HISD by pushing for Senate Bill 1882 partnerships, starting with up to seven “boutique campuses” like HSPVA, Energy, and Carnegie Vanguard. No one asked for this, and it appears schools that aren’t interested are being pressured into uncharted territory. Expect more announcements in the spring after he closes schools, freeing up taxpayer-funded properties for charter expansion.

 

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en español clic aqui HISD’s in the headlines again for all the wrong reasons—retaliation, harmful policies, and deepening teacher shortages. The takeover is failing our students. Here’s what’s happening—and how we fight back. Read more

en español clic aqui Early voting starts in a week—let’s win this. Join CVPE this Saturday, Oct. 18 at 9 AM to blockwalk or Tuesday/Thursday to phonebank for CVPE's endorsed End the Takeover candidates. They'll put students first, will work to end the takeover, and know how to get HISD back on track. Read more

en español clic aqui Big week to fight for our kids, our schools, and our future! Tonight (8 PM): Dive into the HISD Board meeting agenda packet and see what’s coming. Read more

en español clic aquí HISD has cut or reassigned nearly 500 teachers and staff, citing a projected enrollment drop of 6,500 students. Enrollment has been falling for a decade and has plunged since the 2023 takeover, even as nearby districts grow. The reality may be worse: HISD could lose over 11,000 students this year. Read more about the cuts here. Read more

en español clic aquí Tonight, Mike Miles hosts HISD’s Teacher of the Year banquet at Hilton Americas. He’s turned it into a test-score showcase and is crossing the picket line of striking hotel workers, many of whom are HISD parents. Why attack teachers and families instead of working with them? Read more