Houston ISD reviews

Professional development was okay. It could be more efficient and practical. The environment is highly political. I have seen many injustices, especially with brand new teachers or veteran teachers. New teachers tend to be the scapegoat for low test scores, so their heads are often on the chopping block. Veteran teachers have higher salaries and in a district where the teacher needs are growing, they'd rather cut a veteran teacher and have enough for 1.5 new teacher salaries. The expectations are crazy high as are class loads. Work-life balance is poor.

Poor planning, lack of communication, no consistency. Programs were implemented then abandoned too often in one school year. There does not seem to be a long-term plan. I had to work very long hours which could have been lessened with proper planning and communication by administrators.