Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner accused HISD Superintendent Mike Miles of creating an “apartheid situation” in the district.
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Miranda Dunlap
Miranda Dunlap is a reporter covering K-12 schools across the eight-county Greater Houston region. A native Michigander, Miranda studied political science pre-law and journalism at Michigan State University. Previously, she worked at Automotive News, covering all things automotive industry, and and she served in various capacities at The State News. When she's not writing, you can find Miranda attempting to exceed her GoodReads goal and spoiling her cat, August.
Some Houston ISD schools will be open longer this year. Here’s what to know.
Eighty-five HISD schools will extend their hours starting in August to offer before- and after-school care. The shift aims to help working parents.
Houston ISD’s overhaul is taking shape. Here’s what 5 parents and teachers say about it.
We asked parents at schools undergoing big changes, the mother of a child with special needs and two experienced educators to detail their outlook on Superintendent Mike MIles' plans for HISD.
HISD is taking power away from dozens of principals. Will schools lose their ‘heartbeat’?
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles wants principals in classrooms more, but some worry that central administrators may not understand student needs.
HISD removes 3 high school principals, including Yates leader who survived firing attempt
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles said Yates Principal Tiffany Guillory and the leaders of Sharpstown and Worthing high schools have been replaced.
Houston ISD announces 57 more schools are joining slimmed-down ‘reform’ program
The campuses will see several significant changes to curriculum, scheduling and other aspects of their operations in the coming school year.
Houston ISD superintendent eliminating over 500 positions from central office
Mike Miles, who took over as Houston ISD’s superintendent in June, has described the district’s administrative ranks as “bloated” in recent weeks.
Houston ISD schools can join Mike Miles' ‘reform’ plan early. Here's what would change.
Principals are considering whether to voluntarily opt in to a pared-down version of changes initially announced for 28 campuses by HISD's new superintendent.
‘Give it a chance': New Houston ISD chief gets friendlier reception at first community meeting
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles faced a mostly favorable crowd at the first of 10 public events for people to learn about his plans for the district.
What are the politics of Houston ISD’s new school board? It’s not easy to define.
HISD's appointed school board isn’t stocked with Republicans, but some Democrats won’t be happy with the nine new members, either.