In the 2023-2024 school year, Houston ISD underwent a dramatic transformation under state control, led by Superintendent Mike Miles. This intervention, the largest of its kind in U.S. history, aimed to overhaul teaching methods and improve student performance across the district. Miles, known for his controversial “no-excuses” approach and tying teacher pay to student test scores, replaced over half of the district’s teachers and implemented rigorous new classroom techniques like frequent quizzes and strict participation rules. Initial results showed significant gains in state test scores, suggesting early success but also sparking debate over long-term sustainability and the broader implications for public education reform nationwide.
America’s Biggest Education Experiment is Happening in Houston. Could it Change U.S. Schools?
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