After the state takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) in June 2023, significant changes led to declining satisfaction among parents. Malik, whose child attended the Eastwood environmental science magnet school, noted a drop in quality with changes such as the reassignment of the art teacher and discouragement of independent reading. Following the departure of the principal and several teachers, Malik moved her daughter to a private school, The Kipling School.
About 9,000 Students Have Left HISD After a Tumultuous First Year Under State Control
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