Educators gathered in Houston for the American Federation of Teachers national convention are highly critical of the state takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). A pre-convention panel unanimously condemned the takeover as a power grab, with concerns raised about the dismantling of the community and loss of communication between parents and teachers. Despite claims of academic progress under the state-appointed superintendent, skepticism remains about the authenticity of the reported improvements in test scores. The AFT is also focusing on opposing school vouchers, fearing their potential introduction in Texas could undermine public education by supporting lower-quality private schools.
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