Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner shared his thoughts after TEA Commissioner Mike Morath told Houston lawmakers that the state would be taking over Houston ISD.
FULL: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner responds to questions following Houston ISD takeover
"This process has been without community engagement or any transparency. It is disheartening that the Texas Education Agency has yet to speak directly to parents or school children. This announcement is happening during their spring break, creating a great deal of disruption, anxiety, and stress."Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath talks with FOX 26 about the TEA announcement.
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