HISD expands AI, classroom tech despite screen time concerns:

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Oct 13

HISD launches new 'Virtual Launchpad' program in online learning boom: The district has used its virtual learning growth to staunch enrollment declines ...

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Oct 09

HISD to cut health plans and raise employee premiums: Houston ISD will offer four health plans in 2027, down from seven, while employee premiums will rise as the ...

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Oct 08

HISD takeover panel maps impact on students, teachers: A 14-member commission’s report urges Texas to raise the threshold for school takeovers and set guardrails ...

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Oct 07

HISD enrollment loss may double the budget projection: Mike Miles told Texas senators that HISD expects 160,000 students this year, far below the enrollment used ...

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Sep 24

HISD enrollment falls nearly 10K from last year, triggering staff cuts: HISD reported nearly 10,000 fewer students than last September, with staff reassignments ...

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Aug 09

HISD students head back to school amid sweeping campus changes: Houston ISD begins schools on Monday, August 10 with thousands of students assigned to new ...

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Jul 29

HISD updates to expect as the 2026-27 school year begins: With HISD students returning to classes on Aug. 10, here's a look at the updates to expect from the ...

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Jun 01

33 HISD schools will not participate in universal free lunch program: More than 30 HISD schools will not participate in a federal program providing universal ...

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May 24

HISD teacher writes new anthology of district's 'huelga' schools: 2022 Poet Laureate and current HISD teacher Lupe Mendez compiled years of records to create a ...

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May 04

More than 16,500 students apply to HISD’s magnet programs for 2026-27: Despite an overall enrollment decline, HISD reported that the total number of families ...

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May 02

Good Reason Houston welcomes new CEO as it expands reach, influence: Good Reason Houston — which recently named Courtney Isaak Pichon as its new CEO — has grown ...

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Apr 29

HISD expands number of AI-focused schools for 2026-27: State-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles has accelerated his plans for what he calls "Future 2" schools.

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Apr 18

3 takeaways from new research on Houston ISD's takeover: Doctoral candidates looked at educator wellbeing, the use of classroom space and time ...

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Apr 14

HISD's Mike Miles expands AI-focused schools, aims for 100 by 2031: State-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles will roll out 'Future 2' AI preparation-focused ...

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Oct 14 25

HISD pilots free METRO passes, draws at least 800 student sign-ups: HISD pilots free METRO passes for high schoolers to ease commutes; at least 800 signed up ...

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Aug 19 25

HISD's Carnegie, Debakey in top 10 U.S. News ranking of Texas schools: Two Houston ISD high schools ranked among the top ten high schools in Texas — and remain ...

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May 31 25

More HISD principal departures announced amid 21 changes

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May 13 25

HISD high school principal announces departure amid 21 staff changes: Sam Houston MSTC principal will step down alongside Wheatley High School and other HISD ...

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May 07 25

HISD's May board meeting is Thursday. Here's what to know.: Houston ISD will consider a $120M maintenance tax note, new mental health and truancy services and ...