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New Education System (NES) model
Coverage of New Education System (NES) model in the Nexus archive.
- Texas’ largest school district sees test scores soar after state takeover despite racism claims
Texas' largest school district, Houston Independent School District (HISD), saw significant improvements in test scores after a state takeover in 2023. Data shows increased reading and math performance in elementary and middle schools, along with narrowed achievement gaps in high schools. Critics argue the intervention was racially discriminatory, while officials attribute the gains to reforms like a centralized curriculum and specialized classes.