Dallas Vs. Houston: How The Two Biggest School Districts In Texas Match Up
To get a sense of how these districts measure up, here’s a three-round bout focused on academics, construction and innovation.
View ArticleHISD Superintendent Terry Grier Is Stepping Down March 1st
Grier cited a number of factors including his age and recent health issues.
View ArticleHouston Superintendent Terry Grier Says ‘It’s Just Time’ To Step Down
Much like his tenure, Grier's resignation drew mixed reactions.
View ArticleWhat’s Next For Outgoing HISD Superintendent Terry Grier
Since Grier is leaving Houston before his contract ends in June, it’s not clear what his final compensation will be.
View ArticleHouston School Board Takes First Steps to Find Next Superintendent
The head of the teachers union wants the board to ask the community for their input before starting a national search.
View ArticleHouston School Board Maps Out Timeline For Superintendent Search
The board’s goal is to hire an outside search firm before the end of the year.
View ArticleIn Search for New Superintendent, HISD Trustees Name Interim Leader, Fire...
The district’s CFO, Ken Huewitt, will officially take over when Grier leaves at the end of February.
View ArticleHISD Superintendent Terry Grier Steps Down, Says Would Have ‘Pushed Harder’
Terry Grier led the state's largest school district for almost seven years. While he announced his resignation last September, his last day was Feb. 29.
View ArticleA Closer Look At Former HISD Superintendent Terry Grier’s Legacy
The new superintendent will have to fix Houston’s failing schools – or the entire district could later face tough new penalties from the state.
View ArticleHouston School Board To Start Interviews With Superintendent Candidates
That wish list includes someone who’s focused on the community, who is culturally competent and racially sensitive and someone has experience working in a large school system.
View ArticleBehind Closed Doors, HISD Trustees Try to Find New Superintendent By August
The HISD board needs to hire a new superintendent since longtime leader Terry Grier stepped down at the end of February.
View ArticleHISD School Board Picks Richard Carranza as Sole Finalist for Superintendent
Under Texas law, the board has to wait 21 days before taking a final vote on whether to hire Carranza.
View ArticleSame Sex Marriage Ban Struck Down, Family Trees, and Houston Rap: Houston...
A federal judge in San Antonio Wednesday struck down the same sex marriage ban here in Texas. U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia ruled the ban unconstitutional, saying it deprives citizens equal...
View ArticleHouston Superintendent Announces New Programs At State Of Schools Address
We check in with Houston Public Media News 88.7 education reporter Laura Isensee about Wednesday’s State of the Schools address from HISD Superintendent Terry Grier, and the latest developments over...
View ArticleHow Do We Decide Whose Stories Get Told in History Class?
Last month, the Houston school board voted unanimously to support teaching Mexican-American history and culture to more high school students. The resolution means the stateâs largest school...
View ArticleHISD Superintendent and A-List Concerts: Houston Matters for Friday, Aug. 15,...
For the last five years, Terry Grier has served as the Superintendent of the Houston Independent School District, the seventh largest public school district in the nation, and the largest in Texas. On...
View ArticleHISD Superintendent Terry Grier Answers Your Questions
For the last five years, Terry Grier has served as the Superintendent of the Houston Independent School District, the seventh largest public school district in the nation, and the largest in Texas....
View ArticleCostello on Transportation: Thursday’s show (February 12, 2015)
Stephen Costello is an at-large member of the Houston City Council. He’s also expected to make fully official his run for mayor later this month. And he’s just recently been elected to chair a...
View ArticleProgress Or Precarious? Two Takes On The State Of Houston Schools
Progress or precarious? Innovation or stagnation? How well Houston public schools are doing depends on who’s talking. At his sixth annual update, Terry Grier, the superintendent for the Houston...
View ArticleHISD Proposals and William Fitzsimmons: Friday’s Show (June 12, 2015)
In the past few weeks, the Houston Independent School District’s administration has announced some planned changes, including scaling back student testing next year. HISD Superintendent Terry Grier...
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