HISD says improved STARR test scores in multiple subjects show the state takeover of the district is working. But an expert says it would still take years to know if the changes are helping.
Lileana PearsonHISD says improved STARR test scores in multiple subjects show the state takeover of the district is working. However, an expert says the school still needs funding.The first school year of the Texas Education Agency takeover is wrapped up, and HISD district leaders say STARR test results from the 2023-24 school year show improvement. However, Erin Baumgartner with Rice University said it will take money to keep students moving in the right direction.
In a recent interview with 13 Investigates, Superintendent Mike Miles said there is a $528 million shortfall. Miles insists the financial cuts being made will not impact the classroom. Baumgartner said if such cuts are made, it could be devastating to some students. According to the district, schools under Miles' new education system are better funded. However, the addition of more campuses to the NES umbrella is straining finances.
One way the district is trying to bring more money to campuses is through a $4.4 billion bond. If passed, the bond would be used to make campus improvements, but it would not go to classroom resources or teacher salaries.
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