Behind the Scenes

HISD Union leader under fire for social media posts, Michelle Williams,expresses outrage at the many Black and Brown educators who are betraying their communities and harming children for the sake of being in the pocket of HISD appointed Superintendent, Mike Miles. She believes that these individuals will ultimately face consequences…

HISD Union leader under fire for social media posts, Michelle Williams, discusses how she has decided to speak up about harassment within HISD, despite the lack of action when teachers have previously spoken up. She emphasizes the importance of not staying silent and assert that teacher’s rights should not be…

Discussion with HISD teachers and how the NES/state takeover is forcing compliance in our students as a way to desensitize them.

Student Rights vs Compliance: Discussing the current state of affairs in Houston’s largest school district, highlighting how it reflects larger issues in America. This teacher describes how small freedoms were gradually taken away on their campus, leading to a situation where a student was physically pushed by a teacher for…

Thinking of coming to work in HISD for an NES campus because the dollar signs have you blinded? You may want to check out this conversation with teachers who are actually in the middle of the storm trying to survive!

The Transformation of Libraries: From Novels to Detention Centers? In this clip we discuss the issue of libraries being turned into learning centers or detention centers in schools. We emphasize the importance of providing a variety of resources, such as novels, for students to access and learn from. We also…

From Charter to HISD: My Experience at the NES Campus Teacher at an NES campus in HISD discusses the changes in their school campus before and after the new superintendent and NES model implementation. She emphasizes the importance of not compromising mental health or values for money. She shares her…

STAAR Season in Texas Schools! What are we dong to prepare for STAAR? Are your campuses allowing STAAR prep? In this clip, we express confusion and concern about the lack of preparation or planning for the STAAR assessments on this campus. We highlight our experience in the education system and…

Advocating for Your Child: It's Never Too Late!! Discussing the importance of parents advocating for their children in school, emphasizing that it is never too late to do so. Mrs. Muhammad, an HISD teacher facing termination/nonrenewal, shares her own experience of fighting to save her license while also advocating for…

The video transcription discusses the issue of teachers secretly recording meetings with principals to share their experiences. The speaker receives many of these videos but only releases them with the teachers' permission. The content of the recordings often reveals troubling behavior from campus leaders. The speaker is concerned about the…

In this latest episode, we sit down with Mrs. Muhammed, a resilient educator who has just emerged from a termination hearing within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). With the results now in, we discuss the aftermath of the hearing, the ongoing uncertainty she faces, and what lies ahead for…