Houston ISD teachers and staff head to Austin to advocate for schools

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There's nothing official yet, but lawmakers plan to meet with officials from the Texas Education Agency this week to discuss the takeover and the future of Wheatley High School.

Four bus loads of Houston ISD teachers and support staff are headed to Austin on Monday to meet with state legislators as the debate rages over the possible state takeover of the district.State representative says lawmakers to meet with TEA commissioner ahead of possible HISD takeover

Wheatley High School in Houston's Fifth Ward received a passing grade in August 2022 for the first time in eight years. Three years ago, Wheatley nearly drove HISD to a state takeover.It was with that backdrop that dozens of HISD teachers and support staff left for their trip to Austin. The teachers ABC13 spoke with did not specifically address the takeover, but it is a concern to staff and parents.

 

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