Most of Harris County charters haven’t posted all transparency records required by law, making it hard for the public to monitor their governance.
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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‘This school district has failed him’: Trans Katy teen drops out after gender policy passes
The district’s new approach to gender identity has dramatically impacted students like Kadence Carter, who left Mayde Creek High School after it went into effect.
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Resources and support for LGBTQ+ youth in Katy can be hard to find. Use our list.
Here is a rundown of organizations that provide community support, crisis intervention and educational services in the Katy area and virtually.
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These Houston school boards have few members from lower-income areas. Here’s a big reason why.
The “at-large” election system has led to minimal geographic representation from lower-income areas on the school boards of Katy, Pasadena, Spring Branch and other districts.
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Houston and Spring Branch ISDs cut librarians. What it means for kids — and other districts.
The elimination of librarian jobs in two of Houston’s largest school districts leaves families and education leaders with many questions.
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Spring Branch ISD confirms imminent elimination of all school librarian positions
District officials ended days of uncertainty about the fate of librarians, whose jobs will be eliminated as part of budget cuts in 2024-25.
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Spring Branch ISD to cut 215 jobs, including librarians, central office staff in budget slash
Spring Branch ISD’s cuts total more than $22.5 million, the largest since district officials began addressing its shortfall in October.
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It’s official: HISD will extend next year’s school calendar, start classes earlier
Houston ISD will begin classes in mid-August and include eight more days of instruction under a calendar approved by the district Thursday.
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Stuck waiting on closed session at a school board meeting? Here’s what happens in private.
School board members regularly spend hours behind closed doors during meetings, leaving some people confused about what’s going on.
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‘A major problem’: Fort Bend ISD bond running $133M over budget, drawing school board’s ire
District leaders said inflation, labor shortages and management changes knocked the $1.2 billion bond off budget just months after its passage.