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Houston ISD takeover by state will continue through 2027, TEA announces

  • 1.  Houston ISD takeover by state will continue through 2027, TEA announces

    Posted 06-10-2025 08:04 AM

    Houston ISD will be under state control for at least two more years, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced Monday. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath wrote in a news release that "local feedback" and a "comprehensive evaluation" of the district led him to the decision. He also is replacing four of the nine HISD board members he installed in 2023. "Ultimately, two years has not been enough time to fix district systems that were broken for decades," Morath said. "The extension of this intervention will allow the district to build on its progress and achieve lasting success for students once the board transitions back to elected leadership."

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    Michael Spurlin
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