"[Houston Schools District] Superintendent #MikeMiles said #students are behind on #reading levels, especially in 4th grade." 1️⃣

And yet...

"Miles has said that librarians will likely be eliminated—because, in his view, their #job consists only of 'checking out #books.'" 2️⃣

1️⃣https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2023/07/26/hisd-to-eliminate-librarians-turn-libraries-into-discipline-centers-at-28-campuses/
#HISD to eliminate #librarians, turn some #libraries into #discipline centers at 28 campuses

2️⃣https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/houston-independent-school-district-state-takeover-mike-miles/
Welcome to #Houston’s No-Longer-Independent #School #District

#IAmDB

I grew up in Houston, attending HISD schools. When I first saw this story, I literally burst into tears. How can this be real? How can this horrid CRETIN be in charge of the public school system of the 4th (soon the 3rd) largest city in the US??? HOW??? #libraries #HISD https://mstdn.social/@evedazzle@mas.to/110792046231524770

@evedazzle I grew up in Houston, attending HISD schools. When I first saw this story, I literally burst into tears. How can this be real? How can this horrid CRETIN be in charge of the public school system of the 4th (soon the 3rd) largest city in the US??? HOW??? #libraries #HISD

Republicans unseating elected officials because they're in their feels is so far beyond fucked up.. #Tennessee #Texas #JustinJones #JustinJPearson #HISD #HoustonISD

STOP labeling public schools and teachers based on test scores.

Test scores measure poverty.

Policymakers (right-wing mostly) are GASLIGHTING the public about our public schools in order to push privatization schemes, charters and vouchers.
#txlege #txed #HISD

RT @HoustonISD@twitter.com

🚨Due to the Boil Water Notice issued by the City of Houston late this evening, all Houston ISD schools, offices, and facilities will be closed Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. #HISD will closely monitor the situation and provide additional updates regarding operations tomorrow.

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/HoustonISD/status/1597067874132062209

RT @HisdKids
Libraries are places of inspiration, enrichment, community. 1/3 of #HISD schools - most in high-poverty areas - have no libraries. @HoustonISD @teainfo @ala @officialKeef @GHPartnership