Houston Schools Rise Amid Literacy Concerns | Texas News

Houston ISD’s school ratings have surged, with campuses earning A or B ratings more than doubling since last year — a sign of progress amid rising concerns. Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a viral video from Wheatley High teacher Darius Williams, who shared how his seniors struggled with basic reading and writing tasks. Miles acknowledged the longstanding issue of students falling behind academically, noting that the district’s current strategy — raising expectations — is driving improvement. Wheatley itself earned an A, reflecting the district’s broader turnaround effort as students rise to meet higher standards. 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/3c91223ea999aa89