Trustees voted Thursday to approve Douglas Killian, who currently serves as superintendent of Pflugerville ISD, as the leader of the Houston area’s second-largest district.
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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Texas hasn’t released school ratings yet — and nobody knows when it will. Here’s why.
State officials and Texas Education Agency leaders continue to battle over a revamped accountability system, with no clear timeline for 2023 school ratings.
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Houston ISD projects 111 schools would get D or F ratings under contested state rating system
Houston ISD officials say the district would see an enormous jump in F and D-rated schools this year if the Texas courts allow the state to implement a controversial new rating system.
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‘Totally blindsided’: Fort Bend ISD superintendent retiring amid claims of forced resignation
The abrupt retirement of Christie Whitbeck sparked allegations Monday that some board members pushed to jettison her after three years in charge.
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Here’s where to get free Christmas toys in Houston this holiday season
’Tis the season of giving – especially for those in need. And in that spirit, Houston Landing has compiled a list of local organizations that are offering free toys and gifts for kids, families and friends. While many nonprofits require advanced registration or are reserved for service users, the following organizations have limited or no […]
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Future of Spring Branch ISD Voting Rights Act lawsuit uncertain, frustrating advocates
Lawsuit aiming to bring more representation to Spring Branch ISD’s school board has been delayed, renewing concerns about the district’s inequity.
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Spring Branch ISD is outlining $35 million in budget cuts. Here’s how they’ll impact students.
Spring Branch ISD leaders have announced their plan to slash next year’s budget as they grapple with a $35 million shortfall.
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‘Hurts my Hispanic people’: As Spring Branch ISD unveils budget cuts, community fears impact
Inequity concerns surround Spring Branch schools targeted to close under $35 million budget cut plan, furthering the district divide.
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Uncertified teacher hires skyrocket in several Houston-area school districts
The number of uncertified teachers in several Greater Houston school districts is skyrocketing, but some say it’s a necessary trend.
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Conservative trustees now dominate school board for Cy-Fair, third-largest district in Texas
A heated battle for control over the Houston area’s second-largest school district has ended with a strong conservative majority on the school board.