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Houston ISD takeover: Texas Education Agency takes fight to state’s Supreme Court!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Years of legal battle over what is best for the nearly 200,000 students at Houston Independent School has led to the Texas Supreme Court. The panel of judges heard the case regarding the Texas Education Agency’s attempt to gain control of Texas’ largest school district, HISD. “Honestly, it’s a bit ridiculous that the state has taken this issue so far,” said Ziv Capo of Texas AFT, one of the largest teachers’ unions in the state. TEA will replace the elected School Board with appointed members and…

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Back to school: Houston ISD continues to fill the gap on teacher shortage as new school year begins!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – It’s no secret that Houston ISD and other areas across the state have a huge gap to fill when it comes to teacher jobs. Since spring, HISD has been working to fill those positions and retain the teachers they already have. It’s working so far – but they still have a long way to go. “I am so excited to meet my students,” said 22-year-old Hannah Myers. Myers never imagined that she would start a teaching career. “My class number is D-305, and I’m going to…

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