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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > education > 05/15/2026 > 552005 > hisd-special-education-changes-parents-speak-out-houston-schools

Dozens of parents speak out against Houston ISD's special education changes

7+ hour, 30+ min ago  (768+ words) Despite protests from parents and community members, and a federal civil rights investigation by the U. S. Department of Education, district leaders defended their changes to special education services planned for the upcoming school year. Parents, teachers and students spoke out against…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > shows > houston-matters > 05/15/2026 > 551492 > hisd-outlines-special-ed-plans-may-15-2026

HISD outlines special ed plans (May 15, 2026)

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (198+ words) On Friday's show: HISD officially outlined its plans to centralize special education services at its board meeting Thursday night. We find out what district leadership had to say. And we take a closer look at how road construction projects are…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > education > 03/16/2026 > 546162 > klein-isd-gun-campus-school-security

Klein ISD to increase campus security efforts following three gun incidents in one week

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (396+ words) Two students were expelled after bringing guns to their high school campuses, while a 39-year-old man faces felony charges after allegedly walking into an elementary school with a holstered firearm and tactical gear. Klein ISD leaders said they will increase…...

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houstonpublicmedia. org > articles > news > education-news > 04/01/2026 > 547860 > white-texans-students-previously-in-private-school-or-home-school-make-up-bulk-of-voucher-applicants

White Texans, students previously in private school or home-school make up bulk of voucher applicants

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (425+ words) Most of Texas' school voucher applications come from white families and children who previously attended a private school or home-school. The Texas comptroller's office, which manages the program, released preliminary data before applications for families interested in vouchers closed Tuesday…...