BREAKING 'The state deserves an F': Mayor Sylvester Turner, other leaders react to TEA takeover of Houston ISD
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has been vocal about disapproving the takeover. When speaking to the media after the announcement on Wednesday, he said the state handled everything poorly.
"We asked them to do better and they have done better," Turner said. "You don't reward success by penalizing not just that school, but you're taking over 275 other schools as well." "They chose to make their announcement during spring break. Explain that to me. In the middle of spring break, when the kids, and the teachers, and the parents are resting up, getting themselves together, relaxing," Turner said.
Since 2019, when TEA began taking steps toward the takeover, HISD voters have replaced board members who were accused of misconduct. Under new leadership, the hard work of students and educators has reduced the number of campuses with a D or an F rating from 50 to 10. Abbott is less interested in supporting HISD and other public schools than he is in privatizing them.
The Board, in partnership with District Administration, will work with the Commissioner of Education to create a smooth transition for the sake of all HISD students, staff, and families.""I stepped into my role understanding the obstacles we faced as a district including a looming TEA intervention. My team and I remained focused on building a framework that prioritized a high quality educational experience supported by world class talent for all students.
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