A’s and B’s Amid Rising Literacy Concerns | Texas News

Houston ISD celebrates a dramatic surge in school ratings, with over double the number of A and B rated schools since last year — but the cheer is complicated by a viral video of a Wheatley High teacher frustrated that seniors can’t handle basic reading and writing tasks. Superintendent Mike Miles acknowledges the gap, calling it long-standing and framing the district’s push for higher standards as the key to student growth. Despite the teacher’s concerns, Wheatley itself earned an A — a stunning turnaround from near-closure in 2019. The district’s optimism clashes with educators’ urgent calls for foundational skills, sparking a vital debate about how to close the achievement gap. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05fbbef55539da3f