SYSTEM WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

By Laura Onyeneho

HISD Superintendent Mike Miles unveiled an expanded rollout of the New Education System (NES) plan, encompassing an additional 57 schools across the district.

Tis development follows the initial selection of 28 schools to participate in the NES program, including notable institutions such as Kashmere, Wheatley, and North Forest high schools.

Te NES program aims to bring about comprehensive changes and reform to participating institutions, with a focus on providing additional support in course curriculum oferings, PowerPoints, and demonstrational learning.

The newly added campuses, referred to as “NES-aligned” schools, will undergo changes starting in August.

During a recent HISD family event held at Pugh Elementary School on July 11, Miles assured parents and community members that underserved schools would receive the necessary resources for student academic success.

“It costs money to have teacher stipends, higher salaries, teacher apprentices. Tat’s money that the underserved schools will be getting that the other schools will not be getting,” said Miles.

Here are the key elements of the NES plan and what can be expected from the expanded implementation:

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Job Security and Compensation: Teachers at the 57 NES-aligned schools will not be required to reapply for their positions, and signifcant pay raises will be reserved for the 28 campuses targeted for the most extensive overhaul.

Extended Schedule and Centralized Support: Te schools will operate on an extended schedule, from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., to ofer fexibility for working parents. The district will choose and purchase curriculum materials, provide guidance for lesson plans, and assume responsibility for managing the campus budget, shifing it from principals to the district’s central ofce staf.

“Hospital Model” Support: A “hospital model” will be established in NES schools, with “teacher apprentices” and “learning coaches” working alongside teachers in classrooms. Tese support staf positions are responsible for preparing and grading instructional work for teachers.

Extended Hours and Enhanced Resources: NES schools will also modify their before and afer-school care hours, operating from 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., further accommodating working parents. Te district has committed to providing upgraded facilities.

Te additional 57 schools selected to participate in the NESaligned program are as follows:

Elementary: Alcott, Ashford, Benavidez, Blackshear, Bonham, Bonner, Brookline, Burrus, Cage, Coop, DeZavala, Durkee, Franklin, Gallegos, Gregg, J.R. Harris, R.P. Harris, Hartsfeld, Hobby, Kennedy, Lewis, Lockhart, Looscan, Northline, Oates, Osborne, Port Houston, Robinson, Rucker, Seguin, Smith, Tompson, Wainwright, Whidby, Whittier, and Young.

Middle: Cullen, Edison, Fondren, Hartman, Holland, Lawson, Project Chrysalis, Revere, and Williams.

High School: Furr, Houston Math, Science and Technology Center, Madison, Scarborough, Sterling, Washington, Worthing, Wisdom, and Yates.

Multi-grade: Las Americas Newcomer, Long Academy, Reagan K-8 Education Center.