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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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This Week in Texas discusses teacher recruitment, pay and retention with panel of political insiders in the fifth episode!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – This week’s fifth episode in Texas brings viewers a second episode focused on education. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath and the chairs of the Texas House and Senate Education Committee join ABC13 political journalist Tom Abrahams as they discuss teacher recruitment and student performance. This episode will include a report on teacher recruitment efforts in the Houston Independent with ABC13 anchor Myra Moreno and insight from a panel of political insiders. HISD began the 2022-2023 school year with 95% of teacher positions filled, ABC13 reported in…

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Award-winning high school ensemble keeps mariachi tradition alive!

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Houston, Texas — Mariachi is more than just music. For the 25 young artists of Mariachi Los Pasajeros of Kinder HSPVA, it’s a way of life – and a tradition that transcends generations. The mariachi experience did not begin in the classroom for most of them. Many students learned to play at home, embracing the music their parents and grandparents grew up with. Mariachi Los Pasajeros is known for one of the best mariachi programs in the state, receiving top honors at the Texas UIL State Mariachi Festival. The group…

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ABC13 en Español: Dos estudiantes se pelearon en Heights HS; no hay amenaza de tirador activo, jueza condado Lina Hidalgo dijo!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – La presencia de autoridades en la escuela secundaria heights comenzó tras una pelea entre dos estudiantes, de acuerdo con la Policía de Houston. En un mensaje por Twitter, la Jueza del Condado Harris, Lina Hidalgo indicó que noesente un tirador active. In English: 2 students who got into combat at HS Heights; District Judge Lina Hidalgo says there is no active shooting threat Aparentmente, la pelea del martes se registró en Heights High School, escuela en el 413 al este de la calle 13. El alguacil…

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Houston ISD adds American Sign Language and Spanish interpreters to board meetings to reach families!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the state, and now the Houston Independent School District, the state’s largest school district, works to reach every student and parent. The video above is from the 24/7 live broadcast on ABC13. Data from HISD officials shows that 62% of the students are Hispanic, and many speak a different language at home. As the new school year begins at ISD in Houston, changes are being made toward more inclusion. American Sign Language interpreters and Spanish interpreters are…

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