Questions for Houston ISD about how we really fared in the first year under state control? Submit them here
KPRC 2 is proud to present the original documentary TAKEOVER, which chronicles a year of change in the Houston Independent School District under Superintendent Mike Miles and the New Education System (NES).
‘I have not seen much success’: Fleming Middle School grapples with low parental engagement, community involvement
📣 Fleming Middle School needs your involvement! Strong community support leads to student success, according to research. Drop a comment and let us know how you've been involved in your children's schools this year.🏫🎉 #FlemingMiddleSchool #CommunityEngagement #StudentSuccess #EducationMatters
‘I’m not teaching to test’: Fleming Middle School takes different approach to STAAR preparation
Join the discussion on how Fleming Middle School is taking a different approach to STAAR preparation! Find out how they are focusing on real-life scenarios and critical thinking skills to ensure student success. #Education #STAARPrep #CriticalThinking #StudentSuccess
How emerging bilingual students at Fleming Middle School tackle NES model
There have been several changes and challenges in HISD this school year. For one group of students, emerging bilingual students, navigating through the NES system without speaking the native language has presented its own barriers. But, despite the challenges, they are still making strides.
Changes in HISD: What is the ‘Science of Reading’ and is it working for students
📢 Check out the latest article in our "Focus on Fleming" series! 🎒📚 We delve into the impact of the NES model on HISD campuses and explore how it's shaping the learning experience. Meet Mrs. Cooper, Fleming Middle School's passionate Teacher of the Year, and discover the Science of Reading course that's bridging literacy gaps. Get an exclusive look inside HISD's curriculum department and learn how you can ensure your child gets the education they deserve. Don't miss out! Read more on our website.
A look inside Houston ISD’s DYAD Program, teaching life skills through gardening, music and fine arts
Check out how the DYAD Program at Houston ISD is transforming education by teaching students life skills through gardening! 🌱🌻 This innovative program aims to empower students and tackle food deserts in the community. Learn more about this inspiring initiative in our latest article. #DYADProgram #EducationTransformation #GardeningForChange
Mid-year test results show Fleming MS students’ growth in reading, math and science under new NES model
Check out the remarkable academic growth achieved by Fleming Middle School students! 📚 Under the visionary leadership of Superintendent Mike Miles and Principal Devin Adams, students have excelled in multiple subjects, outperforming their peers nationwide.
HISD superintendent says he’s ‘glad to see special education students be included in classrooms’ despite backlash
One of their main concerns centered around the district’s special education policy, which many said was strained by staffing shortages and out of compliance with federal and state mandates.
HISD students at NES schools tested ‘significantly’ higher in reading, math exams than students at non-NES campuses
Is the New Education System model established by Houston Independent School District’s state-appointed superintendent, Mike Miles, working? That’s the question many people want to know.
Is the NES model working? A look at student’s test scores at Fleming Middle School from beginning of the year until now
Students at Fleming Middle School completed their first semester under Houston Independent School District’s Superintendent Mike Miles’ New Education System model, which came with some success, but also several challenges.
Fleming MS celebrates students’ academic improvements using NES model with ‘Viking of the Week’ program
Fleming Middle School is taking things a step further to motivate its students through navigating the new NES model on campus. Students are awarded weekly for showing not only academic improvements but also character development.
Meet one of the ‘teacher experts’ who helped review, modify curriculum at Houston ISD’s NES-aligned campuses
This article is in keeping with KPRC 2′s “Focus on Fleming” initiative, which is a year of chronicling transition at Fleming Middle School, one of 28 Houston ISD schools labeled as a high-priority campus.
HISD superintendent says he will pay ‘teacher experts’ to review curriculum after inappropriate lesson appears online
The Houston Independent School District is responding to an inappropriate lesson plan circulating on social media that was supposed to be taught to middle school students in the district’s New Education System-aligned campuses.
Following recent criticism, HISD Superintendent Mike Miles invites Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to tour NES schools
Following recent criticism from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles has written a letter to Turner, inviting him to tour New Education System (NES) aligned schools on the first week back from summer break.
HISD offering $85K salaries to teachers hired at ‘priority schools’
The Houston Independent School District is promoting incentives including competitive salaries of $85,000, pre-constructed lesson plans and administrative-provided discipline of students to teachers applying to schools under their New Education System.