Statement Regarding HISD's Plan to Become District of Innovation

The Partnership applauds HISD’s decision to initiate the process to join the other 965 out of 1,019 districts across the state to enjoy District of Innovation status. This move would give more …

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Could HISD become a district of innovation?

The Houston Federation of Teachers sued Superintendent Mike Miles and the new board of managers over what they call an 'illegal' evaluation system. Becoming a District of Innovation could mean big changes for 200,000 HISD students and their parents -- including attendance, class sizes, and the length of the school year. ...

Will Houston independent school district become a district of innovation?

Houston Independent School District will become a District of Innovation (DOI) after the School Board approved the DOI designation Thursday night. The vote was 8 in favor, 0 opposed. HISD has been one of the only school systems in the state without DOI status. ...

What is HISD's Doi plan?

HISD’s DOI Committee developed its plan as part of a broader effort to ensure every student has a high-quality education and graduates prepared for the modern workplace and world. “HISD is a District of Innovation,” said Superintendent Mike Miles. ...

How many instructional days will HISD have in 2024-2025?

All calendar options will adhere to guidance in the DOI plan that the 2024-2025 academic year be no more than 180 instructional days. The District plans to submit the final proposed calendar to the School Board on February 8. Other exemptions in the DOI plan will give HISD the flexibility to: ...

What changes will HISD make to the school calendar?

Once the plan is in effect, it will trigger a number of changes, including: Adding at least eight more days to the school calendar year -- school would start as early as the first Monday in August. Right now, there are 172 school days, but HISD wants to extend that to between 180 to 185. ...

When will HISD provide feedback on proposed calendar options?

Certain HISD staff members and stakeholder groups—including the Teacher Advisory Committee, all principals, the District Advisory Committee, and leaders from all four geographic divisions in the District—will have the opportunity to provide feedback on proposed calendar options in mid January. ...