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Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles, who was appointed to lead the district by the Texas Education Agency in 2023, received a five-year contract extension in June. (Jamaal Ellis/Community Impact)

A tale of two districts: Houston ISD state takeover still divisive despite student gains

By Wesley Gardner

Houston ISD will remain governed by officials appointed by the Texas Education Agency until at least June 2027, extending the contentious state takeover by two years.

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With the recent name change from “Houston Community College” to “Houston City College”, the institution is positioning itself as a workforce-driven college that still offers affordable access—but with a growing list of four-year degree options, officials said at the July 31 Community Partnership meeting at the Southwest campus. (Valeria Escobar/Community Impact)
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The Houston Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit against Houston ISD on July 30 alleging the district misused state funding allocated for teacher pay raises. (Community Impact staff)
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Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones gives a high-five to a student.
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Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath in the crowd at a May 3 bill signing ceremony.
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Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath speaks during a September meeting of the Texas State Board of Education.
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