Houston Independent School District, Texas

Houston ISD elementary, middle schools ranked among best in Texas in 2025 U.S. News rankings
U.S. News ranked two Houston ISD middle schools among the best 10 public campuses in the state in its 2025 rankings. Here's which campuses made the list.
Houston ISD Harvard Elementary Principal "no longer willing to serve" following social media bullying
An elementary school principal at Harvard Elementary School is “no longer willing to serve," according to a statement sent to parents by the Houston Independent School District.
Newly hired principal quits over ‘extensive’ social media bullying, Texas district says
Her hiring was, at the time, the culmination of a tumultuous period at the elementary school. Two administrators, assistant principal Dr. Alejandra Perez and magnet coordinator Daisha Huntley, were escorted from the campus with their belongings Nov. 7, the same day Pe Benito was hired, KPRC reported.
Parents question stability at Harvard Elementary, HISD following principal's sudden departure
Another Houston ISD school faces new leadership turmoil as another principal resigns, leaving parents frustrated and questioning the district's direction.
Houston ISD changes campus leadership at Harvard Elementary, Pershing Middle School
Two new principals at Harvard were named in the span of a week, with the first backing out because of "bullying on social media," according to the district. The previous campus leaders, Shelby Calabrese at Harvard and Alvin Goldman at Pershing,
Houston ISD says Harvard Elementary principal no longer taking job after 'extensive bullying'
A Houston ISD school principal will not be serving the job a week after accepting the role, according to the school district. This week, HISD sent a letter to parents informing them that Sharon Pe Benito will no longer be Harvard Elementary School's principal after receiving extensive bullying on social media.
HISD to hold first School Choice fair for 2025-26 applicants Saturday. Here's what to know.
HISD plans to hold its first School Choice Fair on Saturday at Milby High School, where families can learn about the magnet ...
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Houston ISD’s Propositions A and B will not pass, district says
Although votes are still being counted, Houston ISD says their record $4.4 billion bond package will not pass. Superintendent ...
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Voters reject Houston Independent School District's $4.4 billion bond
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston Independent School District voters rejected the $4.4 billion bond on Tuesday night.
‘This is a serious case' | Houston ISD educators charged in massive certification scandal appear in court
All five suspects, including three Houston Independent School District educators, are charged with two counts of ...
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Houston ISD news conference following alleged teacher cheating scheme announced by Harris Co. District Attorney
The Houston Independent School District held a last-minute news conference on Monday following an alleged teacher cheating ...
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13 Investigates: Fixing Houston's dangerous buildings is a 'long and drawn-out process'
Houston has at least 170 "dangerous" buildings, including run-down apartments, a burned-down restaurant, an old HISD school, ...
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HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Read full article: What will happen to teachers who participated in Houston-based, million dollar certification scam? As investigations continue, HISD has promised immediate termination of any ...
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District Attorney: 5 charged with $1 million teacher certification scheme in Houston
All five of the charged individuals are or were employees of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), including Vincent Grayson, 57; Tywana Gilford Mason, 51; Nicholas Newton, 35 ...
Not all Central Texas school buses equipped with seat belts despite 2017 law
What is not known statewide, however, is the number of buses each Texas school district has kept on the road – without ...
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Two Arrested After Shooting Near North Houston School with Victim Hospitalized
A man was shot near Hoyland Elementary School in North Houston, with two suspects arrested. The incident occurred at a nearby ...