Houston ISD
Coverage of Houston ISD in the Nexus archive.
- Two Houston ISD elementary campuses will pilot Alpha School’s AI-powered education program this fall
Two Houston ISD elementary schools, Clemente Martinez and Gregg Elementary, will pilot Alpha School’s AI-powered 'TimeBack' learning program this fall. The program has faced criticism in other states.
- Houston ISD’s special education changes violate student rights, TEA says in letter
Houston ISD’s special education changes are claimed to violate student rights by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in a letter. The district is also under a federal civil rights investigation regarding its planned changes to special education services.
- Special education parents in Houston ISD searching for answers ahead of changes in services
Parents in Houston ISD are seeking answers regarding upcoming changes to special education services, which the district plans to consolidate for the 2026-27 school year. The changes have triggered a federal civil rights investigation.
- Texas students’ performance in math remains below pre-pandemic levels, STAAR scores show
Texas students' math performance remains below pre-pandemic levels according to STAAR scores. Houston ISD's third- through eighth-grade scores reflect statewide trends, with notable eighth-grade performance.
- STAAR scores are out, Houston ISD posts strongest gains in algebra I and English I
Houston ISD saw its strongest gains in Algebra I and English I on the STAAR assessment, with more modest improvements in Biology and English II. The district's scores largely mirror statewide trends.
- Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising Concerns
Texas has expanded state takeovers of local school districts, with the Texas Education Agency appointing leaders linked to Mike Miles, who implemented controversial reforms in Houston ISD. These reforms, which included scripted lessons, school closures, and staff reductions, improved test scores but sparked public protests. New districts like Austin, Beaumont, and Fort Worth now face similar policies under state-appointed officials with ties to Miles and education commissioner Mike Morath.