Statement on TEA’s Continued Intervention in Houston ISD from Veronica Garcia, executive director of Houstonians for Great Public Schools
Today’s announcement from the Texas Education Agency confirms that the state intervention in Houston ISD will continue. As an organization committed to […]
Advocacy in Action: Putting Houston Students First
Across Houston, parents, educators, and advocates are stepping up to shape policies that put students at the center. From expanding access to […]
Houston GPS Commends HISD Board Approval of the Texas Excellence Evaluation System
HOUSTON – March 20, 2025 – Veronica Garcia, executive director for Houstonians for Great Public Schools, issued the following statement after the […]
4 Key Insights into HISD’s New Teacher Excellence System (TES)
Teacher effectiveness is the most significant factor in student learning, making teacher evaluation, feedback, and support essential for educational success. To meet […]
5 Key Budgeting Principles for Student Success
As the Houston ISD School Board prepares for the upcoming budget season, they face the crucial task of approving the HISD budget […]
Vote Against Houston ISD Bond Delays Essential Facility Upgrades and Student Safety Improvements
HOUSTON – November 5, 2024 – The outcome of today’s vote on the HISD bond is a setback for the thousands of […]
Parent Perspective: Vote For HISD Props A & B
Like many Houstonians, I look forward to Houston ISD returning to local control under elected trustees. However, rejecting HISD’s Bond Propositions A […]
Houston’s Leading Civic Organizations Urge Houston Residents To Vote For Houston ISD Proposition A & Proposition B
Voting against “keeps students and teachers in unhealthy and unsafe conditions when Houston voters have the means to provide them with better,” […]
Community leaders emphasize need for Houston ISD bond during live webinar hosted by Houstonians for Great Public Schools
This November, Houston ISD voters will have a crucial decision: a $4.4 billion bond measure that will improve school safety and health, […]