HISD Leaders Discuss Student Success and Growth in Fifth Ward

Houston ISD education/community discussion on student success and growth in Fifth Ward, held October 2, 2026. District leaders Casey Bailey and Leia Curry described improvements during the district’s transformation, including a reduction in D/F-rated schools from 120 in 2023 to 13, stronger performance across student demographic groups, increased Advanced Placement enrollment, and fewer start-of-year vacancies. They emphasized instructional coaching, prepared curriculum and lesson plans, differentiated support through the NES model, leadership development, and parent engagement as priorities for sustaining progress. Parents also shared experiences at district schools, including Funwood Early Childhood Center and Mickey Leland.

The meeting focused on education outcomes, school operations, and community perspectives. No procurement activity was identified: the transcript contains no contract awards, solicitations, vendor selections, budget allocations, or purchasing votes.