Protests have erupted across Houston Independent School District (HISD) in response to Superintendent Mike Miles' leadership. Neff Elementary School's 'Principal of the Year' has called for Miles' resignation. Students at multiple schools have walked out in protest, organized by a group known as Students Against Miles, citing harmful and unenforceable policies. Parents have expressed concerns about the impact on their children's mental health, with reports of anxiety and panic attacks. Demonstrations have also taken place at City Hall, with crowds demanding Miles' resignation following job cuts and terminations. The protests have drawn support from various community members, including elected officials. In a controversial move, Miles' administration chained the gates to Austin High School, locking students inside to prevent them from protesting.
Protesters rallied in downtown Houston today against the HISD takeover and state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles. https://t.co/pozA0EShND
Dozens of people rallied in downtown Houston today against the HISD takeover and state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles. https://t.co/pozA0ERJY5
To the many students, parents, teachers, principals, and electeds marching today in opposition to the HISD takeover: thank you. This is a pivotal moment for our city — a time for us to rally together to support public education. We will not relent — we will end this takeover!
HISD parents, teachers demand leadership resignation after job cuts and terminations https://t.co/kK9oeLfUNe via @houstonchron
Crowds gather at City Hall to protest Mike Miles' leadership of HISD https://t.co/ZcrLggoo2M
#HISD protest at city hall https://t.co/WCe3aephX8
34 years ago, Latino students at Austin High School walked out in response to segregation and demanded funding and resources for their school. Today, Mike Miles’ admin chained the gates to the school, locking students inside and keeping them from protesting his takeover. https://t.co/tb6aOAJZKQ https://t.co/kTJiHn62LM
More protests were held Friday at several HISD schools. "We're all not sleeping well. There's a lot of anxiety. My kids are having panic attacks," parent Sarat Mujuluri said at Herod Elementary. @JMilesKHOU https://t.co/pLsI3ewlKz
"Since his installation as superintendent, Mike Miles has implemented policies that are not only harmful to our education, but also are impossible to enforce," the protest organizers, a group known as Students Against Miles, said in a statement. https://t.co/Yg4YE8hBne
HISD students walk out at multiple schools to protest Mike Miles https://t.co/kCxw4RJoB9
Neff Elementary School 'Principal of the Year' calls for HISD superintendent Mike Miles' resignation https://t.co/h60c2BdFX5