TribCast: Houston is a model for school takeovers. Is it sustainable?
Oct 13, 2026 | 4:41 pm ET
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State-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles looks over the shoulders of seventh grade students during a math class at Fonville Middle School on Aug. 26, 2026, in north Houston. (Annie Mulligan for The Texas Tribune)
Test scores have gone up since the state took over Houston ISD in 2023. But enrollment has dropped and costs have increased, raising questions about whether its model for district turnarounds is sustainable elsewhere.
For this week’s TribCast, Eleanor is joined by Texas Tribune reporter Sneha Dey to discuss what’s happening at the state’s biggest district, and what it might mean for other districts facing takeovers around the state.
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