The Education Exchange: The Battle of Houston: Rescuing a Floundering District from a Broken System

Superintendent Mike Miles’s controversial strategy combines a prescribed curriculum with guided instruction

Photo of Mike MilesMike Miles, Superintendent of Schools for Houston Independent School District joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Miles’ efforts to turn around Houston schools.

Miles’ work in Houston was profiled by Robert Pondiscio in “The Last Hurrah: High-profile education-reform efforts to turn around big-city school districts have failed to produce lasting gains. Will Houston be any different?,” from the Fall 2024 issue of Education Next.

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