FORT WORTH, TEXAS, DEC 17, 2025 – Members of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce recently visited a New Education System school in Houston ISD with Superintendent Mike Miles and district leadership. Houston ISD is currently in the third year of mandated reform by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Following the school visit, Fort Worth business leaders released the following statement:
A Fort Worth delegation visited a Houston ISD elementary school to learn firsthand how the TEA intervention is impacting students and teachers in the classroom.
The delegation observed that Houston ISD students are engaged, teachers are focused, and all adults—from the classroom to the Superintendent–are being held accountable for student success.
Under Superintendent Miles’ leadership, the HISD budget has shifted to prioritize classroom instruction. District and campus leadership is engaged in the classroom to support and coach teachers, and the ethos that every child can learn is evident.
The bold systemic changes led by Superintendent Miles are positively changing the trajectory of the lives of children. We are inspired by and appreciative of the thousands of educational leaders in Houston who are implementing new practices elevating the standards for all students.
Through similar decisive and bold leadership, we are encouraged that the Fort Worth community will rise to the occasion for this generational opportunity to help all students reach their potential. We remain fully committed to supporting students, the district, and new school leadership as our community works together to ensure academic performance improves for every student.
You can also view the full statement, here.
There’s still time to apply to serve on the Board of Managers. We urge all individuals with an unwavering commitment to helping all students receive a quality education to apply at the following link: https://tea.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0vtC5k9pHDSmQ6O. The upcoming Lone Star Governance training, a mandatory program for applicants, will be held from January 10-11, 2026, in Fort Wort
