Houston ISD's State-Appointed Superintendent Slashes Over 500 Jobs

Houston Independent School District's state-appointed superintendent, Mike Miles, plans to cut over 500 positions from the central office staff as part of his efforts to overhaul campuses across the district. The cuts will primarily affect academic departments, with additional departments expected to be impacted in the coming weeks. Miles aims to right-size the central office and improve efficiency. The initial round of dismissals is expected to be completed by July 17, with more job cuts planned throughout the year in various departments. The cuts are part of a larger plan to reshape schools, including the implementation of the "New Education System" in low-income neighborhoods.