The largest school district in Texas lost its elected leaders in the summer of 2023. In their place – a state-appointed board along with a leader unafraid of creating upheaval and massive changes. It’s unusual for school districts to lose local control, especially on a scale this large. Suddenly, the Houston Independent School District with Read this story at Houston Public Media , Houston Public Media , Houston Public Media , Houston Public Media
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