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Houston Schools Rise Amid Reading Concerns | Venice Beach News
Houston ISD’s school ratings have surged, with more than double the schools earning A or B grades since last year — but a viral video of a Wheatley High teacher lamenting seniors’ struggles with basic reading and writing sparked fresh scrutiny. Superintendent Mike Miles defended the district’s push for higher academic standards, calling the issues not new — and insisting students are rising to meet them. The teacher, Darius Williams, showed how even with scaffolding, seniors couldn’t complete simple assignments, raising alarms about foundational skills. Wheatley itself, once failing for seven…
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