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A’s and B’s Amid Rising Literacy Concerns | Texas News
Houston ISD celebrates a dramatic surge in school ratings, with over double the number of A and B rated schools since last year — but the cheer is complicated by a viral video of a Wheatley High teacher frustrated that seniors can’t handle basic reading and writing tasks. Superintendent Mike Miles acknowledges the gap, calling it long-standing and framing the district’s push for higher standards as the key to student growth. Despite the teacher’s concerns, Wheatley itself earned an A — a stunning turnaround from near-closure in 2019. The district’s optimism clashes with educators’ urgent…
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