HISD Says There is an Investigation Under Way of 'Inappropriate Behavior' at Eastwood Academy

Following a student walkout Thursday afternoon, Leila Walsh the new chief of communications for the Houston ISD, read a statement that HISD was investigating possible"inappropriate behavior" between an adult and child at Eastwood Academy leading to the removal of the principal and other school leaders earlier in the week.

Saying she was not able to comment on the alleged inappropriate behavior incidents because of the ongoing investigation, Walsh repeated"that student safety and well being is our top priority at HISD."Monday and there have been varying accounts on who else among the staff leaders were pulled from their responsibilities.

"The team at HISD is committed to ensuring the students at Eastwood Academy have a high-quality experience and excellent education so we are working to ensure that they have the resources. The Team is meeting about that.

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