Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles joins Hello Houston to discuss major campus rating improvements, Texas College Bridge course critiques, teacher salaries, special education adjustments, and potential exit timelines for the state takeover. He also takes listener comments and calls on campus infrastructure, pay raises, and more.
0:00 - Intro
2:05 - School accountability ratings
4:25 - Responding to Houston Chronicle report
11:30 - Caller: student-teacher relationships vs academic outputs
14:35 - Addressing viral Wheatley High School literacy video
17:28 - Aging infrastructure and AC issues
19:05 When they state takeover could end
21:35 - Tracking success after graduation
23:41 - Teacher retention and salaries
27:22 - Special education changes and criticisms
30:40 - Changes to free lunch
33:14 - State guidelines and working with board of managers
35:45 - Central office pay raises
37:30 - Role of AI in HISD schools
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
Hosts Ernie Manouse and Tessa Barrera bring you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good stories from your neighborhood.
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HISD Superintendent Mike Miles joins Hello Houston to discuss major campus rating improvements, Texas College Bridge course critiques, teacher salaries, special education adjustments, and potential exit timelines for the state takeover. He also takes listener comments and calls on campus infrastructure, pay raises, and more.
0:00 - Intro
2:05 - School accountability ratings
4:25 - Responding to Houston Chronicle report
11:30 - Caller: student-teacher relationships vs academic outputs
14:35 - Addressing viral Wheatley High School literacy video
17:28 - Aging infrastructure and AC issues
19:05 When they state takeover could end
21:35 - Tracking success after graduation
23:41 - Teacher retention and salaries
27:22 - Special education changes and criticisms
30:40 - Changes to free lunch
33:14 - State guidelines and working with board of managers
35:45 - Central office pay raises
37:30 - Role of AI in HISD schools
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
Hosts Ernie Manouse and Tessa Barrera bring you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good stories from your neighborhood.
Hello Houston streams live on YouTube weekdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.
SUBSCRIBE for more local news and information from Houston Public Media: youtube.com/@HoustonPublicMedia
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FOLLOW US:
Instagram: instagram.com/hellohouston.show
Instagram: instagram.com/houstonmatters
Instagram: instagram.com/houstonpubmedia
Facebook: facebook.com/houstonpublicmedia
X: https://x.com/houstonpubmedia
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Houston Public Media is a trusted source for local news, information, and original storytelling in Houston, Texas.
For the latest news and information, visit the Houston Public Media website: houstonpublicmedia.org
Subscribe to the Hello, Houston! newsletter: houstonpublicmedia.org/hellohouston
Houston Public Media is a service of the University of Houston.
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