HISD Superintendent Mike Miles on STAAR Test Score Improvements and Teacher Retention
KHOU 11July 5, 20251 min596 views
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- 🎯 HISD has seen significant improvements in its STAAR test scores, particularly in high school exams.
- 📈 In Algebra 1 math, the district went from being 11 points behind the state average (34% proficient) to 4 points ahead (51% proficient), while the state average is 47%.
Attracting and Retaining Teachers
- 🍎 Superintendent Mike Miles hopes these positive changes will attract more teachers to Houston ISD.
- ⚠️ He acknowledges that some teachers may not want to work in a rigorous environment, but believes effective teachers will be drawn to the district.
- 👥 The district is facing a shortage of 748 teachers for the upcoming school year, making retention and recruitment crucial.
District Leadership Changes
- 🗓️ The interview takes place as HISD prepares to introduce four new board of manager members.
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