Who's Opposing the HISD Bonds & Sign Up to Work Early Vote Poll

[en español clic aquí] Sign up to be a Poll Greeter during early voting [LINK HERE]: Hand out "Vote No on HISD bond" cards and help convince voters. Shifts are 2 hours at early voting sites. It is easy and fun! Democracy! Read more

When have Democrats and Republicans agreed on anything?

[en español clic aquí] When was the last time Democrats and Republicans agreed on anything? It’s not the end of the world- just the wrong bond, wrong time. Kids deserve a better bond. Read more

The state takeover of HISD has always been about getting vouchers passed!

[en español clic aquí]So, F. Mike Miles just published a self-praising letter on The 74 Million, patting himself on the back—and implicitly, the TEA that put him there. But let’s dig deeper into this so-called "independent news site" and why they'd publish such blatant BS! Follow the money! Read more

Wrong Bond, Wrong Time? Speak!

[en español clic aquí]Make a mighty noise for our schools on Thursday. If not you, who? Concerned about access to authentic literature? Speak at the Thurs HISD Board meeting! Read more

Worst Bond Ever!

[en español clic aquí] Earlier this week, parents were stopped in the lobby while trying to deliver 2,000 letters to the Greater Houston Partnership Ninth Floor downtown offices urging them to oppose the bond. Read more here and here. Read more

Bipartisan Agreement: HISD Bond Faces Widespread Opposition

[en español clic aquí] It’s not often that the Harris County Democratic and Republican parties see eye to eye, but as reported by the Houston Chronicle and Channel 11 earlier this week, they’ve both united in opposing Houston ISD’s $4.4 billion school bond proposal this November. Read more

The GHP should oppose this bond to protect our city and our schoolchildren

[en español clic aquí] The Greater Houston Partnership must be transparent about the true impact of this bond—a $9 billion tax hike, including interest,—that will harm our local communities and economy. Based on Miles’ track record, our children and schools will have little to show for it except the largest school bond debt in history.  Read more

Curious about what happened to the Takeover podcast? Need a yard sign?

[en español clic aquí]"For four months, Houston Public Media had been working on a widely anticipated podcast about the state’s takeover of the Houston Independent School District and its controversial installation of Mike Miles as superintendent. But when the release date of May 3 rolled around, the podcast was nowhere to be found... Eleven days later, HPM finally gave a cryptic explanation: 'The podcast will not be released.' Read more

Co-Locations: Putting Our Kids at Greater Risk While Throwing Money at the Wind

[en español clic aquí]Calling school closures “co-locations” is just a way to dodge school board policy on closures—no community input required, no demographic data required or even lead time. Forward-thinking? No. It's pure sleight of hand. Read more

HISD Comms Chief Elizondo Says Getting Rid of Books Improves Literacy

[en español clic aquí] Alexandra Elizondo, HISD’s Chief of Public Affairs and Communications, sent a letter last week to an unnamed group of HISD stakeholders. This group likely includes supporters she encountered during her previous role as CEO of Good Reason Houston, which supports the bond and the takeover, such as the Greater Houston Partnership, Good Reason Houston donors, and other backers of Mike Miles and his bond. Read more