Domingo Morel

Dominic Anthony Walsh, an education and culture reporter for Houston Public Media, and Domingo Morel, a political science professor at NYU, dive into the controversial Texas takeover of the Houston Independent School District. They unpack the challenges schools like Wheatley High face, including claims of racial retaliation and community backlash. The conversation highlights mixed feelings among parents about leadership changes and the implications of state takeovers, questioning whether they truly benefit local education or exacerbate existing issues.