Reform Austin

08/09/2023

In the midst of an ever-evolving landscape in public education, Texas voters have spoken loud and clear about their priorities. According to a recent University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll conducted in August 2023, school safety emerged as the most critical concern among registered voters.

08/09/2023

Secondary public school vouchers have grabbed most of the headlines over the past year, but there is a concerted effort by Texas Republicans to fundamentally change higher education in the state as well. It’s leading to more than a quarter of professors wanting to leave.

06/09/2023

The expansion of vouchers in Florida was intended to provide greater educational opportunities, but it appears that some parents are exploiting the program for purposes beyond education.

31/08/2023

The Houston Federation of Teachers has taken legal action against Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Miles and the appointed Board of Managers.

29/08/2023

In a tightly contested vote on Monday, the Katy Independent School District trustees enacted restrictions on how staff members can address matters related to gender identity. Katy ISD catered to the more conservative sentiments of its constituents.

29/08/2023

It’s hard to argue against more rights for people, and the people who are pushing for the end of the public school system under the banner “parental rights” know it well.

28/08/2023

The state of Texas took over the Houston Independent School District in June, citing management and budget problems. Ever since, twenty-seven campuses across the district have been designated “New Education System” schools and will undergo massive reform.

24/08/2023

The state of Texas took over the Houston Independent School District in June, citing management and budget problems. Ever since, new superintendent F. Mike Miles has gone through the district like an industrial harvester, slashing positions and programs that are having significant negative impact on the state’s largest school system. In August, parents and students […]

The state of Texas took over the Houston Independent School District in June, citing management and budget problems. Ever since, new superintendent F. Mike Miles has gone through the district like an industrial harvester, slashing positions and programs that are having significant negative impact on...

23/08/2023

If given the choice, wouldn't Texas teachers also consider staging strikes to advocate for the improvements they so direly need?

18/08/2023

Making quite a splash, Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles took center stage at the NRG Center. The event, featuring acting, dancing, and singing, aimed to inspire educators and counter-critics as the new school year commenced under his leadership.

17/08/2023

Houston ISD& #8217;s latest report card from the state is more likely to be found crumpled in the bottom of a backpack than proudly displayed on the refrigerator. State standardized test results released late Tuesday show that HISD saw a dip in reading achievement and no change in math scores among elementary and middle school students […]

Houston ISD’s latest report card from the state is more likely to be found crumpled in the bottom of a backpack than proudly displayed on the refrigerator. State standardized test results released late Tuesday show that HISD saw a dip in reading achievement and no change in math scores among eleme...

14/08/2023

In line with the changes sweeping through various Texan school districts, Houston Independent School District (HISD) anticipates a decline in its state accountability rating due to a comprehensive revamp by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in its assessment methodology.