Lawmakers failed to implement the Teacher Vacancy Task Force’s key fixes for allaying the teacher shortage last year while tied up in voucher debates.
Miranda Dunlap
Miranda Dunlap is a reporter covering Houston Community College, Lone Star College and San Jacinto College. She reports in partnership with Open Campus. Her work focuses on highlighting opportunities available to students, holding college leaders accountable for providing a high-quality, affordable education, and addressing barriers to community college entry, success and completion. She previously covered K-12 education for the Landing. A native Michigander, Miranda studied political science pre-law and journalism at Michigan State University. Prior to joining the Landing, she worked at Automotive News, covering all things automotive industry, and she served in various capacities at The State News, Michigan State's student newspaper. When she's not writing, you can find Miranda attempting to exceed her GoodReads goal and spoiling her cat, August.
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Houston school districts are debating whether to allow chaplains in schools. Here’s why.
All Texas public school districts must vote by March 1 whether to allow religious chaplains in school under a new state law.
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Humble ISD trustees shelve proposal that would produce more geographic diversity on board
Trustees voted 4-3 on Tuesday to halt further discussions about adding “single-member districts,” which would lead to elected board members from all parts of the school district.
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Picking a school district can be hard. Tell us how we can make it easier for families.
The Houston Landing is working to create tools that help families learn more about local school districts — and we want to hear what you want.
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Parts of Humble ISD don’t have a local resident on the school board. Could that change soon?
Humble trustees are expected next week to discuss election changes that could lead to better geographic representation.
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Schools don’t feed kids over winter break. Here’s where families can find free food.
With campuses closed for the holidays, use our interactive map to find free meals and grocery assistance in the Houston area.
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Fort Bend ISD trustees name Duncanville leader as lone superintendent finalist
The district’s board named Marc Smith as the lone superintendent finalist Friday despite demands for answers following Christie Whitbeck’s abrupt retirement.
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Fort Bend ISD board could name superintendent finalist Friday, spurning national search
A meeting notice shows board trustees are moving swiftly to replace Christie Whitbeck, whose abrupt retirement this month has riled up the district.
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Spring Branch ISD trustees vote to close 5 schools over student, family objections
The move, made Monday as part of budget cuts across the district, followed weeks of criticism from families affected on the district’s north side.
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‘Show me the facts’: Fort Bend ISD families demand clarity on superintendent’s exit
The abrupt and turbulent retirement of Superintendent Christie Whitbeck has prompted calls for transparency from the district’s school board.