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Education Commissioner Mike Morath (right) listens to William James Middle School principal Michelle Guerra (left) and Fort Worth ISD Executive Director of School Leadership Kisha McDonald during a tour of William James Middle School in Fort Worth on Aug.
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HISD explores 'greater autonomy' for top-performing high schools through state partnership program
HOUSTON — The Houston Independent School District is considering expanded autonomy for its highest-performing high schools through a new initiative that would allow select campuses to operate more independently while remaining part of the district.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles could give the district's top-performing high schools more freedom—a move that could mark a significant shift in how the district operates.
Houston ISD cut dozens of coordinators and directors as it reorganizes the special education office under the department of academics.