The number of hired uncertified teachers increased by 1,081% in Houston ISD during the first year of the HISD takeover. 1,093 out of 2,316 teachers hired in the 2023-2024 school year were uncertified. Are you an uncertified teacher in Houston ISD finding yourself needing

Welcome back, Houston ISD staff! As we begin a new school year together, we invite you to join Houston Federation of Teachers—open enrollment is August 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026. No matter what happens in HISD this year, we can do this together!.

We’re suing @HISDSupe Mike Miles. He thinks the rules don’t apply to him. He thinks teachers won’t fight back. He’s wrong. Join the movement: Gift link: @AFTunion @TexasAFT

📣 Calling all Houston ISD Teachers 📣 .F. Mike Miles is attempting to circumvent House Bill 2 by capping state raises at $2,500, and he plans to distribute state teacher raises based on 2024-2025 performance evaluations. Please help us advocate for all educators in Houston ISD

Since @HISDSupe F. Mike Miles won’t allow books in the @HoustonISD curriculum, we are giving away backpacks and 12,000 books to HISD employees and students! Stop by the HFT union hall to pick up your books: . Wednesday, July 30 .10AM – while supplies last .2704 Sutherland

Join us on Wednesday, July 30! Free books for everyone 📕📖

SAVE THE DATE: We will be giving out free books at the union hall on July 30! Parents and educators are welcome! See flyer for more details. Register here:.

‼️ “A Houston Chronicle analysis found the average number of yearly teacher departures rose by 48% in the first two years of the state takeover compared to the five years prior. More than 3,220 employees, including at least 840 teachers, left Houston ISD from August 2024 through

We send our deepest condolences to our union family who have lost students, friends, or family members in the Central Texas flooding. We want HFT members to know that trauma counseling is available to you at no cost. This can be scheduled 24/7, when you need it, where you need

The HFT office will be closed Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

“By not taking biology until tenth grade, you’re limiting their access to other advanced science courses,” said a testing coordinator at one NES high school. “You’re going to increase your scores, but at the cost of advanced academics.”. @GregAbbott_TX, @MikeMorath,.

Governor @GregAbbott_TX signed Senate Bill 10 into law, requiring schools to post a copy of the ten commandments in every public school classroom, despite a federal court ruling that a similar Louisiana law violated a constitutionally required separation of church and state. The

“Houston ISD students who “passed” the STAAR exam in biology surpassed state averages for the first time in 2025, notching what appeared to be a critical win for state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles and his vision for "wholesale systemic reform." .However, the number of

Statement from the Houston Federation of Teachers on the Use of HB 2 Funds . The Houston Federation of Teachers strongly objects to the recent decision by Superintendent Mike Miles and the Board of Managers regarding the allocation of funds provided through House Bill 2 (HB 2).

Happy Juneteenth! Our union hall will be closed today as we honor the significance of this important day in American history. Regular office hours will resume tomorrow. Here are some resources and activities to learn more:

RT @AFTunion: WATCH: Tens of thousands of AFT members, families & allies came together in peaceful rallies across the country to say loud a….

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the No Kings protest. Amazing turnout! We’re stronger together. #nokings #strongertogether #unionstrong

"The HFT foresaw that Mr. Miles’ contract would be granted when the most outspoken members of the BOM (Board of Managers) were removed from. They were "finally" no longer complicit. Miles has been given a nearly 100k raise to continue decimating HISD. He and the TEA will not