Five nonprofits are seeking to run HISD schools in the 2026-27 year. Here's what we know about them so far.

Five outside nonprofits are seeking to manage several top Houston ISD's schools in the 2026-27 school year. Here's what to ...
Houston Press

Will 4 HISD Schools Be Governed by Outside Boards?

The Houston ISD board postponed for a week its vote to allow four high-performing schools to form their own boards and ...

Houston ISD addresses César Chávez holiday, designates March 30 holiday as Farmworkers Day

The Houston Independent School District has addressed the upcoming Chavez-Huerta Day, scheduled for March 30, 2026.

Houston ISD names new chief of academics to Mike Miles' cabinet

Houston ISD names a new chief academics officer after the previous person in the role, Kristen Hole, was promoted to deputy ...
Hoodline

HISD Puts Pedal To The Math Metal, Aims For Algebra By Eighth Grade

HISD plans to put all 6th–7th graders on an accelerated math track so Algebra I can happen in 8th grade, the district says.
Community Impact

Houston ISD to consider partnerships bringing more autonomy for 4 schools

On March 26, four Houston ISD high schools and a prekindergarten program will be considered for a state-funded initiative that will give the schools more control over curriculum, hiring, assessments ...

HISD seeks to partner with nonprofit Collaborative for Children for pre-K starting in 2026-27 year

Houston ISD plans to establish a pre-K partnership with Collaborative for Children, a Houston-area childhood education ...