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Record number of employees leave Houston ISD after state takeover

Aug 7, 2024
50:17

New ratings suggest big improvements for Houston schools, but not everyone is excited about the changes: In the wake of the state’s takeover, a huge number of teachers and staffers have been leaving.
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