Mike Miles
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Superintendent of Houston ISD. Let's get to work!
Houston, TX
Joined March 2018
Hello! I am Millard House, and today is my first official day as the new superintendent of @HoustonISD! . @DrGrenitaLathan: Thank you for your years of service with #HISD. Students, parents, and members of @TeamHISD: I cannot wait to build a bright future, together.
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Thank you Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson for supporting our @HoustonISD students succeed. @TeamHISD @houmayor
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Wear orange. Be loud. Go Astros! Enjoy the celebration and see y'all Tuesday! #LevelUp #WorldSeries
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Thank you students, staff, parents, and community of @HoustonISD. To continue following my journey in Springfield, join me at @DrGrenitaLathan. Please join me in welcoming Millard House as he starts as #HISD superintendent tomorrow, July 1! Thank you for an incredible 6 years!
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I have been proud to serve as @HoustonISD’s superintendent. Opportunity awaits for this district and I’m excited to witness the incredible work that will continue. Thank you!!
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Grateful for our #HISD custodians who are hard at work each day ensuring our students have safe, clean spaces in which to learn. #HISD #ReconnectSafely #FinishStrong
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Today we honor @ChavezHS_HISD graduate Vanessa Guillén, who was taken from us far too soon. I am honored to join her family and HISD students and staff to celebrate her life today. We miss you, Vanessa. Please watch a video we produced in her honor:
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#HISD is joining a statewide moment of silence on Monday, May 21, at 10 a.m. for the teachers and students in @SantaFeISD who lost their lives on Friday. Please stand silently for a moment of reflection and respect. We extend our deepest sympathy and support.
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Proud to serve with such a diverse group of women leaders as we step forward into a future of new possibilities. #Inauguration2021 #Leadership #HISD 🇺🇸
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“Reading is the key that opens doors to many good things in life.” -A powerful quote from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg #RestInPeace
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All HISD campuses and facilities will remain closed on 2/19. There will be no virtual instruction.
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There are experienced teachers then there is Dr. Johnnie Carter. She has taught at @HoustonISD for 63 years! An incredible feat. She is currently teaching at @Deanda_HISD and was recently featured in our HISD blog:
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I am honored and humbled to be here in Houston. It is my great privilege to lead @HoustonISD in this work to make it one of the best school districts in the country.
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I have a secret that I have to hold onto for just a little bit longer, but I am extremely excited to share the good news about our schools with the @HoustonISD community on Monday. It's a testament to the hard work of our teachers, students, and staff. Stay tuned!
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Honored to be attending the @TABSE_Texas state conference with esteemed colleagues like @AldineISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney @drgoffney #TABSE2019
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Tomorrow's the big day! Enjoy the last summer Sunday, get a good night's rest and welcome to the 2022-2023 school year. Students, you belong here and I'm confident in your abilities. Teachers & staff, I believe in you. Looking forward to seeing y'all on campus in the morning!
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Tuesday, Sept. 6 is the first day of school for the @Uvalde_CISD community. I encourage everyone to wear their school color maroon to show that we are always #UvaldeStrong.
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We ♥️ all of our #HISD mothers so much, and I would like to recognize them this #MothersDay for all of the love they shower on our students every day. You are special, and you are appreciated! Happy Mother’s Day! 💐
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Today is #WorldKindnessDay! Kindness is more important now than ever. I encourage everyone to make kindness the norm in their daily lives. Kindness is free, effortless and can change the world. For a collection of kindness ideas, visit
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The secret is out! @HoustonISD campuses made significant gains on student achievement this past school year. We couldn't have done this without the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the hard work of our students. HISD community, this is a time to celebrate! 🎉.
The @teainfo Accountability Ratings are in, and #HISD made significant academic gains. ✔Overall B+ score of 88.✔ 94% of campuses earned an A, B, or C.✔@WeLoveWheatley improves to passing. Learn more and view the entire report here:
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“I stepped into my role understanding the obstacles we faced as a district including a looming TEA intervention. Today’s announcement does not discount the gains we have made district-wide.”
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Today was an important day in setting a better course for @HoustonISD. In meetings with staff, principals, and teachers, what I saw and heard is if we work really hard and focus on our kids, we can move HISD – Together.
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Enjoyed celebrating HISD principals of the year at the Region 4 principals recognition ceremony. Congratulations principal Amanda Wingard and principal Keoshya Dunn!
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Great time visiting students at Horn Elementary and McNamara Elementary!.#HISD #Houston #SchoolVisits
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I am incredibly honored and humbled to be selected as a finalist among such dedicated superintendents across the country. Leading @HoustonISD is the best job and I couldn't do it without the dedication of our staff, teachers, and families. This one is for you. Let's get to work!.
Congrats to the 2022 Green Garner Award Finalists. The winner will be announced at the 66th Annual Fall Conference next month in Orlando! @HillsboroughSch @SPPS_News @DuvalSchools @PPSConnect @HoustonISD @ClarkCountySch @Detroitk12 @OKCPS @JCPSKY
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So proud of Parker Elementary School orchestra, as they performed at the Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular at City Hall!
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Ready? OK! Today is “Try-Out Thursday,” and we’re cheering on our ALL-STAR teachers across #HISD! 📣T-E-A-C-H-E-R-S. Who do we love? Teachers!! #ThankHISDTeachers 📣
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It was a good day in HISD: We announced our new initiative with @TexasSouthern to train aspiring local teachers. I know this partnership will help us build the pipeline of talented teachers ready to deliver the high-quality instruction our students need and deserve, every day.
Today we announced a partnership with @TexasSouthern to train aspiring teachers for HISD students! Through the initiative, students in TSU’s College of Education will earn their teacher certification while getting paid to work as a Teacher Apprentice in our NES/A schools.
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#AboutLastNight Thanks to the @astros for giving me the opportunity to throw out the first pitch for Teacher Appreciation Night. Does this mean I'm a real Houstonian now?
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Teachers, We love you! Today is Chalk Talk Wednesday! Let’s keep writing our special ‘Thank You’ messages for our educators as we continue to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week! #ThankHISDTeachers @HoustonISD @TeamHISD
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It’s amazing to see how engaged our students are with the high quality instruction our teachers provide. Excellent work, @ConditES and @BastianEs1 .#HISD #LeadOn #Schoolvisits
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Changing lives through literacy one book, one student, at a time! @ScarboroughElem @BushHoustonLit @HoustonISD @TeamHISD
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Fairly certain I know what many people will be listening to this weekend. Congratulations to Houston ISD alum @Beyonce on her new album! #renaissance.
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It's a beautiful day to go for a walk and get our kiddos back in school! #gradswithinreach.
First stop on the Grads Within Reach Walk! The HISD community supports and believes in its students’ ability to succeed! #gradswithinreach @BTW_Houston
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Heights HS band is the only one from Texas to play tomorrow's Thanksgiving parade in Chicago! No doubt they'll make us proud.
@heightshsband takes over Chicago. #ChicagoThanksgivingParade #HISD @ghostofheights @HISDFineArt @HISDSupe
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I had the pleasure of visiting with students, teachers, and Principal Lambropoulos at @HoustonISD's @EnergyIHS, a STEM-focused magnet. The Energy model blends science, math, and language arts into rich, project-based learning. See how kids there are thriving!
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Every obstacle I have faced has shown me that our challenges give us purpose. I accept this honor on behalf of every student who has yet to overcome their challenges and will lead the charge to continue the tradition of black excellence across our city. Thank you, Urban League!.
Congratulations to our Superintendent, Mr. Millard House II, for receiving the Houston Area Urban League’s Black Excellence Award during yesterday’s Equal Opportunity Day GALA
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Along with our Board of Trustees and the @HoustonISD community, I will continue to be a tireless advocate for doing what is necessary to keep our students and staff safe.
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Today, I reflect on the many ways Dr. King shaped our country’s narrative and peacefully stood for justice and equality for every man, woman and child. #MartinLutherKingJr #MLK2021
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I recently visited @hisd_SRE and @GrissomHISD, where I saw some great instruction and awesome kids who were focused and really engaged in the classroom. Rodriguez and Grissom are not NES schools but have adopted several of the multiple response strategies to enhance learning.
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Congratulations to Mrs. Dupas of @JonesFutures_A on being HISD’s February Teacher of the Month. We couldn’t be more proud of her amazing work, filling the gap with girls in STEM and all her students as a whole. Thank you for all the important work you’re doing.
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“A truly great principal is hard to find, difficult to part with, and impossible to forget.” I thank all of HISD’s incredible leaders for their service & commitment to all students & the communities they serve. If you have an amazing principal, let them know you appreciate them!
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Congrats to Edgardo Jimenez from Benbrook Elementary, for being March's Teacher of the month. Mr. Jimenez has changed the trajectory of what it means to support the whole child. He is loved by many in the district and we’re excited to see what he does next for our students.
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Happy birthday, Mayor @SylvesterTurner! Cheers to many more. Thank you for being a steadfast partner in the education of our children.
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What an honor it was to read to our young students at Bruce Elementary in celebration of Houston Reads Day. @HoustonISD joined forces with @literacynowhtx, @SylvesterTurner, @HoustonTexans, and @TexansCheer, along with more than 400 volunteers across Houston.📚
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Today is National Voter Registration Day! I’m encouraging all eligible students to register to vote! The deadline to register is Monday, October 5. You have a powerful voice. Make sure you are heard on Election Day! To register, go to #HISDVotes
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Let's go Day 3! Spent this morning with J.P. Henderson ES Principal Maria Guerra as she and her staff went door-to-door at an area apartment complex encouraging and assisting newcomers. #BuildingRelationships #MeetingThemWhereTheyAre
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Wishing our #HISD community – including all of our parents, students, staff, and partners – a very Happy Thanksgiving. I am grateful for YOU this holiday. #Thanksgiving2020 #ReconnectSafely #ReturnStrong
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It was a treat getting to see the incredible work of student artists from across @HoustonISD as part of our 32nd Annual Holiday Greeting Card Contest. And today, I was honored to announce and meet our talented winners from @HerodElementary, @MeyerlandMS, and @WestburyHSHISD!
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We’re excited to kick off Black History Month in HISD. A time to honor the trials and triumphs of African American leaders, educators and pioneers who changed the course of history for all. What does Black History Month mean you you?
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Incredibly proud of our #HISD athletes, who are sharing an important message to stay safe and healthy! #MaskUp #StopTheSpread #ReconnectSafely #ReturnStrong @HISDAthletics
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Results for the STAAR exam show that HISD students in grades 3-8 are outpacing the state of Texas. These results in just one year are outstanding to see and a testament to the hard work of our teachers and students. See a comprehensive overview here:
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Thank you @SecretaryPete for visiting our school and seeing first hand the excellence residing at @NorthForestHigh. Sorry I missed y'all, but I heard Deputy Superintendent @rct984 did a fine job of welcoming you in my absence.
There is a world of opportunity awaiting young people today with an interest in construction and transportation. Was glad to meet students at @NorthForestHigh and see how teachers there are equipping them with the skills they need to get ahead.
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Last Friday I had the pleasure of experiencing the brilliant minds of our HISD students at the 2023 Innovation Fair. It’s exciting to see what the future holds for these bright individuals. #brilliantminds #HISD
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It is an honor to be a part of @SylvesterTurner’s vision of providing students with skills that will help them take advantage of Houston's dynamic economy. With the help of local companies and Hire Houston Youth, I'm excited for our students' and Houston's economic future. #HISD
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This week I had the opportunity to speak before the @TexasHouse Public Education Committee about how @HoustonISD is utilizing $1.16B in ESSER funds to address learning loss as a result of the pandemic. You can also see how we're allocating the dollars at
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National Principals Day is another opportunity to commend our principals — especially in this Year of Flexibility — for their dedication to the students and families of #HISD. Thank you for your leadership!.
☀️ ☀️ Happy National School Principals Day to all of our stellar campus leaders! ☀️ ☀️ #TeamHISD #SchoolPrincipalsDay
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Enjoyed being motivated by world renowned speaker, Eric Thomas at the 17th annual change happens fall luncheon
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November is National Parent Engagement Month. Parents and families have never deserved our gratitude more than they do in 2020. I want to recognize our #HISD parents, families, and caregivers for all that they do to support the education of our students. Thank you!
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"92%-93% of [HISD] teacher vacancies are already filled. We are trying to fill that remaining gap to get to 100% and we have a few more weeks left to do that. We do expect that a large number of the vacancies to be filled by filled by day one."
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Feeding families is one of #HISD’s vital responsibilities. @HISDNutri is adding extra holiday cheer at their #NeighborhoodSupersites, distributing turkeys to families before the start of Winter Break. I encourage all in need to stop by. More info:
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This week I visited @HollandHISD and @PortHoustonES, two of our NES-aligned campuses. I saw great teaching, good instructional pacing, and engaged and very focused students. These schools are on track for a successful year!
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High-quality, full-day Pre-K continues to be a top priority in HISD. An early start in education for all our students is important. If you have a three- or four-year-old and are interested in registering them for Pre-K, please visit
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Rise and shine! Happy first day of school, @HoustonISD community. Hope y'all got enough sleep and are ready for an exciting school year. I'll be visiting a few campuses today. First stop, Marshall MS! See y'all soon, @MMAFAHISD.
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As we enter the third week of virtual learning, #HISD is preparing for a return to in-person learning. Please take a moment to read my special message in this month’s Superintendent's Spotlight on the next steps to #ReconnectSafely and #ReturnStrong.
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At #HISD, we work to ensure all students can succeed and have a chance to go to college. This year’s DREAM Summit has been turned into a virtual series, giving more students a chance to make their college dreams come true! #HISDLaunchYourFuture
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Our goal is to get students back to school on Monday, but the biggest variable is power.
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This Thanksgiving, I am deeply grateful for the many dedicated members of #TeamHISD; for the families and others from our community who are working to make our schools better; and, most of all, for the 185,000 children we serve. I wish you all a safe and very happy holiday break.
In his message to the HISD community, @HISDSupe talks about the things for which he is most deeply grateful this Thanksgiving—including his family, the privilege of leading our great District, and all of you: our students, families, and dedicated staff!
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Thank you to the staff, teachers, and volunteers who have been working around the clock to get our students back into classrooms as quickly and safely as possible.
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Congratulations to the newest class of inductees into the @HISDAthletics Hall of Honor! Alums like Wheatley's Eddie Owens, Yates' Jackie Washington, Worthing's Michael Singletary, and the 1974-1975 Kashmere boy's basketball team will have their names memorialized at Delmar.
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HISD principals have been told in writing and in person that they are “making good progress.” We have confidence that the overwhelming majority of them will demonstrate a level of proficiency needed to continue serving as principals next year.
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Every year, more than $340 billion in financial aid is awarded to students across the nation to attend college. I urge all #HISD seniors to take advantage! College is expensive, but financial aid is available! Apply today at #HISDLaunchYourFuture
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The best part of my week is visiting schools and seeing what happens in the classroom. This week, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by a bright student reporter at Bellaire HS. Looking forward to seeing the story.
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I saw so many great things today. More than 500 bus drivers transported our students to school safely. @ForestBrookMS and @ShadydaleRams stepped up to provide high-quality instruction on day one. I think we’re ready for day two.
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Thank you to all the people who have stepped up to help our community recover and get HISD kids back in school.
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At our Principals' Meeting today, I talked about 2023 campus ratings and our plan for new NES schools in the fall. I appreciated principals' thoughtful questions and know #TeamHISD will support school leaders, teachers, and other staff as we expand the NES to serve more kids.
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It takes a whole campus to get our kiddos across the graduation stage. Graduation coaches are so important. Thank you for all you do.
These are OGs (Original Grad Coaches) 😁 thanks for the way you commit and serve students of @HoustonISD . @HISDSupe @HISDHighSchools @HISD_Curric @HiSD_CAO @HISD_Gradlabs @michael_love2 @GPonceHS
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I recently stopped by Mr. Tovarez's 6th-grade class at @flemingvikings. Mr. Tovarez had a positive presence in the classroom. His students were reading and annotating text and using the pair-and-share strategy to discuss their answers.
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Happy birthday, Dr. Bird!.
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Today we celebrate @WeLoveWheatley High, but all @HoustonISD schools have earned our pride. The school ratings showed we made real, tangible progress that is a testament to the incredible work of our teachers, students & families. via @houstonchron.
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Enjoyed meeting the Bellaire chapter of LULAC today. @LiraSerg @BellaireHigh Thanks for your work in the community.
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I appreciated hearing from teachers at yesterday's Teacher Advisory Committee meeting. One topic was how excellent instruction must be both technically sound and delivered in a purposeful and engaging way. I agree, and that's what #TeamHISD is working toward each and every day.
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It was great talking to these principals about their perspectives on the year so far. As I said at the briefing, I knew we'd hear about schools' progress, but we also got some amazing lessons in leadership. Tune in via livestream for my next Straight from the Source on Dec. 6.
At @HISDSupe’s first Straight from the Source briefing, eight of our principals from across the District talked about how the school year is going so far at their campuses. See this highlight reel of their comments.
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