Upcoming changes to Texas’ academic accountability system will result in lower grades for districts and schools across the state, with HISD potentially losing its B rating.
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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HISD’s newly appointed board isn’t talking much — and that’s on purpose
Houston ISD state-appointed board members say they’re trying to govern better than their predecessors, but some community members want more openness.
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‘An attack on communities of color’: City leaders condemn HISD eliminating some librarians
Members of Congress and Houston City Council joined faith leaders in criticizing the district’s approach, which is garnering national attention.
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‘Nothing but a gimmick’: Turner rejects Miles’ offer to visit Houston ISD campuses
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner accused HISD Superintendent Mike Miles of creating an “apartheid situation” in the district.
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Some Houston ISD schools will be open longer this year. Here’s what to know.
Eighty-five HISD schools will extend their hours starting in August to offer before- and after-school care. The shift aims to help working parents.
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Houston ISD’s overhaul is taking shape. Here’s what 5 parents and teachers say about it.
We asked parents at schools undergoing big changes, the mother of a child with special needs and two experienced educators to detail their outlook on Superintendent Mike MIles’ plans for HISD.
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HISD is taking power away from dozens of principals. Will schools lose their ‘heartbeat’?
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles wants principals in classrooms more, but some worry that central administrators may not understand student needs.
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HISD removes 3 high school principals, including Yates leader who survived firing attempt
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles said Yates Principal Tiffany Guillory and the leaders of Sharpstown and Worthing high schools have been replaced.
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Houston ISD announces 57 more schools are joining slimmed-down ‘reform’ program
The campuses will see several significant changes to curriculum, scheduling and other aspects of their operations in the coming school year.
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Houston ISD superintendent eliminating over 500 positions from central office
Mike Miles, who took over as Houston ISD’s superintendent in June, has described the district’s administrative ranks as “bloated” in recent weeks.