Houston ISD is announcing the “Participation Process” for the 2025 – 2026 school year. For all PNP – Private-Nonprofit PNP administrators interested in participating in the ESSA federal grant programs listed below, contact the district. Contact information is listed below for questions. The “Intent to Participate Form” must be completed and submitted by the deadline […] The post Important Notice for Private Non-Profit Schools  appeared first on News Blog ..read more

Dana Darden has been the proud principal of Benbrook Elementary School for an incredible 18 years and is this week’s HISD Star Educator. Darden has seen a lot of growth from the once underperforming campus in her nearly two decades at the helm. But at the start of the transformation, she realized there was room […] The post Lights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Dana Darden appeared first on News Blog ..read more

Cynthia Requena Renteria is a first grade teacher at Benbrook Elementary School and is this week’s HISD Star Educator. Through year one of transformation, Requena and her fellow educators have increased their instructional skills and are implementing new learning strategies in the classroom.  In her role as a bilingual teacher and instructional leader, Requena supports […] The post Lights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Cynthia Requena Renteria appeared first on News Blog ..read more

Dr. Luis Landa served as the principal of Sharpstown International High School for two years before becoming the Executive Director of Feeder for HISD’s West Division. He oversaw significant achievement growth at the campus, and his dedication to his students and staff and belief that everyone who passes through Sharpstown’s doors has the potential for […] The post Lights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Luis Landa appeared first on News Blog ..read more

Alvaro Montelongo, Jr. is the proud principal of Scarborough High School, where he is driving meaningful progress in year two of transformation. Year one, Montelongo was the principal at Berry Elementary School, where he led the camps from a C to a high-B rating. His effective leadership and strong instructional coaching led to remarkable academic […] The post Lights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Alvaro Montelongo, Jr. appeared first on News Blog ..read more

HISD and its incredible community partners are working together to support families over the holidays. All HISD schools and offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 25, through Friday, Nov. 29. Sunrise Centers HISD’s Sunrise Centers follow the District schedule and will be closed during the break. Please see below for resources: For family activity ideas […] The post HISD and community partners offer support for families over the holiday break appeared first on News Blog ..read more

Yurixi Rojas is an English and ESL teacher at Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center High School and is this week’s Star Educator. In her role, Rojas has embraced the New Education System instructional model for how it supports students and aspiring educators. A key element of NES is the integration of teacher apprentices […] The post Lights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Yurixi Rojas appeared first on News Blog ..read more

Janite Grooms is an English and ESL teacher at Wisdom High School and is this week’s Star Educator. At the New Education System campus, Grooms took on the challenge of making sure the new curriculum worked for ESL students, and her approach became the standard for the transition. It’s that dedication and innovation that led […] The post Lights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Janite Grooms appeared first on News Blog ..read more

HISD’s Highland Heights Elementary has seen tremendous growth under the New Education System, going from a D to a B rating in just one year. Teachers like Xenia Kaniouras are driving that success in the classroom. With a love for math and seeing her students excel, she is this week’s Star Educator. Kaniouras says her […] The post Lights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Xenia Kaniouras appeared first on News Blog ..read more

November 1, 2024, marks one year since the opening of HISD’s seven Sunrise Centers, which have served more than 30,900 families and counting. The Sunrise Centers have become essential hubs in HISD communities, addressing barriers that often impact student learning by working with community partners to provide students and their families access to supplies, resources, and […] The post HISD celebrates one-year of Sunrise Centers serving students and families appeared first on News Blog ..read more