Horrible A-F rating system: only TX and 8 other states use it

[en español clic aquí] Texas must stop using the A-F rating system to evaluate teachers, students and schools.  Read more

Miles spreads slanderous and false narrative

[en español clic aquí] No one can trust Miles. That endangers our kids. Once a leader loses trust, he can’t be effective (and should resign.) Miles via HISD Communications is presenting a false and slanderous narrative by stating there was “inappropriate behavior involving children and adults” at Eastwood and that there is a "law enforcement investigation." Read more

Go Away TEA, say Houston ISD parents and teachers

[en español clic aquí] On Friday, HISD teachers and parents protested the takeover in large numbers at a practice picket. We are standing up for meaningful learning in welcoming spaces, fully and equitably funded public schools, and respect for students, teachers and communities.  Read more in the Texas Observer here  and below. Watch a video here. Read more

How many people are you bringing to the HISD picket on Friday?

[en español clic aquí] Let’s talk about what we’re  fighting for! Then make plans to come to the HISD Picket on Friday! We are fighting for- A world where children in every neighborhood learn in welcoming spaces with reasonable class size  Read more

Hypocrisy at the TEA: Miles, Morath and Abbott

[en español clic aquí] Reminder: Attend the HISD Board meeting tonight at 5pm at 4400 W 18th. Miles is terminating award-winning teachers tonight and Miles' chaos is hurting kids and their education. Read more

Miles plans to terminate award-winning teachers this Thur

[en español clic aquí] Superintendent F Mike Miles plans to terminate award-winning, beloved teachers this Thursday! Miles is trying to re-assign and terminate veteran teachers of the year and rising stars in an effort to purge our schools of strong teacher leaders. Terry Grier tried the same thing ten years ago under Apollo. It was wrong then and it is wrong now! Read more

HISD principal eval system

[en español clic aquí] The principal evaluation system (p 8-41 of the agenda packet) is like a badly designed Rube Goldberg machine. It is both unnecessarily complicated and does not even work as intended. The scoring criteria are ambiguous and ill-defined. In fact, this principal evaluation system may not even pass the “arbitrary and capricious test.”  Read more

Teachers and children are not robots! Speak on Thur!

[en español clic aquí] Can you tell your story at the next HISD Board meeting on Thursday? Or can you tell the story of an oppressed teacher who is being denied their free speech rights? Read more

Get help telling your story about the harmful takeover

[en español clic aquí] Can you tell your own story at the next HISD Board meeting on Thursday? Or alternatively, can you be the voice for an oppressed teacher or fearful parent? Here is how it works.  Read more

Is Miles retaliating against Cage/Chrysalis teachers and parents?

[en español clic aquí] Can you attend a parent protest at Cage ES, 4528 Leeland, at 4pm TODAY, Sept 27?  Superintendent F Mile Miles may be intentionally skirting legal requirements and spreading misinformation to keep families in the dark. This shameful behavior needs to stop. It’s only hurting students and families. Read more