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HISD STAAR scores show academic gains three years after state takeover; Mike Miles says ‘the work isn’t done’
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Re'Chelle Turner, Austin McAfee , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 13, 2026
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HOUSTON – Three years after the Texas Education Agency took over Houston ISD, new academic and accountability data show significant gains across the state’s largest school district, including dramatic improvements at campuses operating under Superintendent Mike Miles’ New Education System. In a o...
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Key points HOUSTON – Three years after the Texas Education Agency took over Houston ISD, new academic and accountability data show significant gains across the state’s largest school district, including dramatic improvements at campuses operating under Superintendent Mike Miles’ New Education System. More schools Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? HOUSTON – Three years after the Texas Education Agency took over Houston ISD, new academic and accountability data show significant gains across the state’s largest school district, including dramatic improvements at campuses operating under Superintendent Mike Miles’ New Education System. In a o...
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