The debate over school funding in Texas has taken a dramatic turn with allegations against Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Miles. Accusations have surfaced that Miles may be improperly funneling Texas taxpayer dollars to charter schools he founded in Colorado, sparking a wave of concern and calls for a thorough investigation. This controversy centers around the Third Future Schools, a network of charter schools established by Miles, which expanded from Colorado to Texas under his leadership.
Reports suggest that millions in taxpayer money from a Third Future School in Odessa, Texas, were sent to its sister school in Colorado to provide financial assistance. This has raised questions about the legality and ethics of such transactions, especially considering the strict regulations governing the use of public funds for education. Critics argue that if Texas tax dollars are indeed being used to support schools outside the state, this could represent a significant loophole in the law that needs immediate attention.
The situation has prompted a strong reaction from various stakeholders, including parents, educators, and lawmakers, who are demanding transparency and accountability. The Texas Education Agency is under pressure to launch an in-depth investigation to ascertain the facts and determine whether any laws have been violated. The outcome of such an inquiry could have far-reaching implications for school funding policies and the governance of charter schools in the state.
Superintendent Mike Miles, for his part, has defend…
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I can't believe we're seeing yet another example of how the charter school system can be manipulated for personal gain. It's absolutely essential that we have a transparent and fair investigation into these allegations against the HISD Superintendent. Public funds should always be used to directly benefit the students of Texas, not diverted out of state or into the pockets of charter school founders.
Honestly, this whole situation with the Houston ISD Superintendent just highlights the need for more transparency and less government involvement in education. If schools, charter or otherwise, were allowed to operate more freely without the heavy hand of bureaucracy, then maybe we wouldn't be in this mess to begin with.
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Report about charter schools founded by Houston ISD superintendent Mike Miles prompts calls for investigation
https://houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/education-news/hisd…
Spectrum News’ Brett Shipp reported that Colorado-based Third Future Schools, which Miles founded and led until he was appointed to lead Houston ISD last summer, sent millions in taxpayer money from its school in Odessa to another network school in Colorado that needed financial assistance.
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Texas School Funding Debate: Inquiry sought into Houston ISD Superintendent's charter school ties
https://yahoo.com/news/texas-school-funding-debate-inquiry
HOUSTON - Is the state planning to investigate claims of Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles funneling Texas taxpayer dollars ... and if there's a loophole in those laws that allows Texas tax dollars to go out of state, that loophole needs to be closed ...
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