Houston ISD reviews

HISD does not do enough to ensure that all scholars are receiving an excellent education, and all of the schools do not ensure that their teachers are being supported and developed enough. There is a lot of room for growth in reference to teacher development. They have Teacher Development Specialists (TDS), which are a farce, and they do not really support and develop teachers in the way that they were designed to do.

Poor organizational communication from Administration to Principals to School Community. Poor support of teachers with struggling students (from struggling families and broken homes). Less than adequate nor compassionate use of psychology services for students needing counseling due to the effects of drug use by parents, both current use and prenatal. Poor use of Librarians, restricting access of students to a life-changing mentor. Little respect for custodial staff. Too many non-instructional staff not involved directly with students; all staff should be involved in education or mentoring students.