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HISD Releases Report Detailing Inefficiencies, Outlining Path Forward
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HISD Releases Report Detailing Inefficiencies, Outlining Path Forward

HOUSTON — The Houston Independent School District released a report Tuesday that outlined how it is addressing long-standing operational problems and inefficiencies that have persisted across the district, hindering efforts to transform the system so it serves all students well. The report, titled “HISD Efficiency Report: An analysis of the district-level systems that challenge HISD’s…

HISD News: HISD Board of Education names Millard House II as permanent superintendent
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HISD News: HISD Board of Education names Millard House II as permanent superintendent

The Houston ISD Board of Education voted unanimously to name Millard House II as permanent superintendent of the largest public school district in Texas. Mr. House most recently served as superintendent of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) in Tennessee. He is a 26-year educator who started as a physical education teacher then went on…

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Partners With HISD To Prepare Student Entrepreneurs
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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Partners With HISD To Prepare Student Entrepreneurs

By d-mars.com News Provider Houston Independent School District (HISD), Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Horizon United Group have joined forces to help high schoolers learn the business skills that define successful entrepreneurship. The partnership will bring a groundbreaking initiative, the G-Unity Business Lab, to Kashmere, Worthing, and Wheatley high schools at a time when students…

Two HISD Schools Ranked Among the Most Challenging in the Nation by Challenge Index
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Two HISD Schools Ranked Among the Most Challenging in the Nation by Challenge Index

By d-mars.com News Provider The nation’s only index that ranks high schools’ ability to challenge their students will be published this month, and two Houston Independent School District campuses made the list in more than one category. Carnegie Vanguard High School is ranked number five on the latest Challenge Index list of top 20 high…

HISD News: Twelve Additional HISD Middle Schools Join  the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Program
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HISD News: Twelve Additional HISD Middle Schools Join the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Program

Twelve Houston Independent School District middle schools are among the latest campuses to be selected for participation in the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program, which addresses barriers to digital inclusion. In addition to free mobile devices and accompanying 30GB 4G LTE data plans, participating schools will be assigned a full-time coach to train teachers in…

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HISD, Houston Food Bank host community food distributions on Fridays in August at NRG

Families receive up to 60 pounds of food and a week’s worth of meals for each student  The Houston Independent School District, in partnership with the Houston Food Bank, is hosting mass community food distributions on Fridays in August at NRG Stadium. HISD Nutrition Services staff are expected to distribute 5,000 family food packages as…

HISD Coach Goes Beyond the Call of Duty
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HISD Coach Goes Beyond the Call of Duty

HISD Coach Austin Obeng from Black Middle School has gone above and beyond during school closures to ensure his students are maintaining a healthy workout routine. Obeng, an employee at Black Middle School, where he coaches football, basketball, track and strength and conditioning, as well as swim at Waltrip High School, has taken it upon…

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HISD to broadcast virtual town hall meeting for students pursuing college

On Tuesday, April 28, the Houston Independent School District will broadcast a virtual town hall meeting to assist students pursuing postsecondary education options during the COVID-19 crisis. The virtual town hall, which will air in English and Spanish, will include opening remarks from HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan and feature panelists with expertise in the…

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HISD to relaunch food distribution efforts on April 6 with centralized packing hub

April 1, 2020 – The Houston Independent School District will relaunch food distribution efforts throughout the district beginning Monday, April 6, with a streamlined process that will implement increased safety measures. HISD Nutrition Services will continue to work with the Houston Food Bank for the initiative and use the Hexser T. Holliday Food Services Support…

For HISD’s Interim Superintendent, a Culture of Strong Leadership is the Foundation for Achievement
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For HISD’s Interim Superintendent, a Culture of Strong Leadership is the Foundation for Achievement

Leading one of the largest school districts in the nation – one that encompasses over 300 square miles and 214,000 students – is a huge task, and Houston Independent School District Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan is utilizing a leadership standard that encourages a free exchange of ideas. Lathan, a 26-year veteran educator, previously served as…

Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Davis and HISD Celebrate Literacy Awareness Month

Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Davis and HISD Celebrate Literacy Awareness Month

Jerry Davis Vice Mayor Pro-Tem City Council Member District B   NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Bilal Khan (832) 393-3292 Bilal.khan@houstontx.gov HISD Press Office (713) 556-6393 PressOffice@HoustonISD.org VICE MAYOR PRO-TEM JERRY DAVIS AND HISD CELEBRATE LITERACY AWARENESS MONTH HOUSTON – District B Council Member Jerry Davis, Houston Independent School District (HISD), We Are in…

Honeyland Festival Announces Impact Plans for Inaugural Event
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Honeyland Festival Announces Impact Plans for Inaugural Event

Honeyland Festival announced its full Impact program for its inaugural festival celebrating Black culture through food, beverage, music and more. The impact initiatives laid out by the Honeyland Festival solidify the event’s commitment to not only celebrate but give back and support the Black community as well. The two-day festival will be held at The…