The state takeover is another instance of a majority white, Republican state legislature attempting to assert authority over predominantly Democratic and minority-led cities.
A Texas state agency will take over authority of Houston’s school district due to poor performance, but some experts believe school takeovers do more harm than good.... [+]Key Factsthe Houston Independent School District.
The TEA will install not-yet named state-appointed managers in place of elected school board members and the superintendent, though they will finish out the school year and the state officials will take office no earlier than June 1.
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