Despite the challenges, Fleming Middle School said it's seeing improvements in math, science, and reading

With the holiday season approaching, students at Fleming Middle School are diving into their textbooks as they prepare for end-of-semester exams.

Join us as we continue to follow the incredible journey of Mrs. Lyndsy Mason, a dedicated sixth-grade math teacher at Fleming Middle School. In her second year under the New Education System, Mrs. Mason is more committed than ever to see her students thrive.

Once an F-rated school, Fleming has leapt to a B-rating, showcasing the potential success of the NES model.

Students at Fleming Middle School are experiencing both challenges and growth under the Houston Independent School District's New Education System.

Fleming Middle School is witnessing a remarkable change as increased parental involvement under the Houston ISD's New Education System leads to improved student outcomes

Fleming MS's Januel Plumber, initially skeptical of the New Education System (NES), has experienced a change of heart.

Amidst challenges like teacher burnout and financial strain, Principal Devin Adams of Fleming Middle School in Houston's Fifth Ward is turning to an Olympic-themed strategy to uplift both teachers and students.

As Fleming Middle School kicks off the new school year under the New Education System, Principal Deven Adams and his dedicated team are aiming for an A-rating. Despite district-wide challenges, the school’s community is optimistic and united in their efforts. “I want that A,” says Adams, echoing the determination felt throughout the campus.

It’s the beginning of a new school year at Fleming Middle School, and changes under the New Education System are in full swing. Our latest story highlights the excitement of the Vikings as they prepare for extracurricular tryouts, including football, cross country, volleyball, and cheerleading.

Sheretta Miles, a homeschooling mom, visited Fleming Middle School to explore enrolling her daughter, Paris. Drawn by the school's positive changes and reassured by Principal Devin Adams, she found comfort in their efforts to ensure safety.

Many students and teachers in HISD are beginning the school year with a brand new curriculum under the New Education System with their daily routines overhauled, requiring them to adapt to a new learning approach.

This week, the state-installed superintendent of HISD sat down with KPRC 2 Investigates to call attention to the district’s successes during his first year at the helm.

“Teachers are being bullied into submission, bullied out of their careers,” one HISD student said. ”The new curriculum is horrible. I’m stressed out. I’m tired. Everything is gloomy, and the atmosphere is just anxiety and stress.”

Students at Fleming Middle School have shown remarkable improvement in their STAAR test results, with significant growth in reading and math.

KPRC 2 is proud to present the original documentary TAKEOVER, which chronicles a year of change in the Houston Independent School District under Superintendent Mike Miles and the New Education System (NES).

KPRC 2 is proud to present the original documentary TAKEOVER, which chronicles a year of change in the Houston Independent School District under Superintendent Mike Miles and the New Education System (NES).

Reserve your seat today to be a part of the special screening for "TAKEOVER", a KPRC 2 original documentary.

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Reserve your seat today to be a part of the special screening for "TAKEOVER", a KPRC 2 original documentary.

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There have been several changes and challenges in HISD this school year. For one group of students, emerging bilingual students, navigating through the NES system without speaking the native language has presented its own barriers. But, despite the challenges, they are still making strides.

Today, more than 100 instructors across at least 35 campuses in Houston ISD scheduled doctors’ appointments and called out of school in unison, in an effort to highlight the ongoing concerns for teaching environments in schools.

📢 Check out the latest article in our "Focus on Fleming" series! 🎒📚 We delve into the impact of the NES model on HISD campuses and explore how it's shaping the learning experience. Meet Mrs. Cooper, Fleming Middle School's passionate Teacher of the Year, and discover the Science of Reading course that's bridging literacy gaps. Get an exclusive look inside HISD's curriculum department and learn how you can ensure your child gets the education they deserve. Don't miss out! Read more on our website.

Check out how the DYAD Program at Houston ISD is transforming education by teaching students life skills through gardening! 🌱🌻 This innovative program aims to empower students and tackle food deserts in the community. Learn more about this inspiring initiative in our latest article. #DYADProgram #EducationTransformation #GardeningForChange

The Houston Independent School District said instructional staff of the district received their mid-year proficiency data Friday.

Check out the remarkable academic growth achieved by Fleming Middle School students! 📚 Under the visionary leadership of Superintendent Mike Miles and Principal Devin Adams, students have excelled in multiple subjects, outperforming their peers nationwide.

The Houston Independent School District is adding up to 40 more schools to its New Education System model in the 2024 academic school year, state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles announced Tuesday.

More campuses will join Houston Independent School District’s New Education System or “NES” next school year.

One of their main concerns centered around the district’s special education policy, which many said was strained by staffing shortages and out of compliance with federal and state mandates.

Is the New Education System model established by Houston Independent School District’s state-appointed superintendent, Mike Miles, working? That’s the question many people want to know.

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The Houston Independent School District is adding up to 40 more schools to its New Education System model in the 2024 academic school year, state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles announced Tuesday.

Students at Fleming Middle School completed their first semester under Houston Independent School District’s Superintendent Mike Miles’ New Education System model, which came with some success, but also several challenges.

Students at Fleming Middle School in the Houston Independent School District have completed their first semester as a New Education System (NES) campus.

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Fleming Middle School is taking things a step further to motivate its students through navigating the new NES model on campus. Students are awarded weekly for showing not only academic improvements but also character development.

This article is in keeping with KPRC 2′s “Focus on Fleming” initiative, which is a year of chronicling transition at Fleming Middle School, one of 28 Houston ISD schools labeled as a high-priority campus.

Focus on Fleming: KPRC 2 is embedded withing HISD’s Fleming Middle School this school year. We are focused on documenting the effects of NES on students, teachers, parents and the community

The Houston Independent School District is responding to an inappropriate lesson plan circulating on social media that was supposed to be taught to middle school students in the district’s New Education System-aligned campuses.

Thursday’s Houston Independent School District meeting started with people upset about repurposing librarians and libraries at NES schools.

Following recent criticism from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles has written a letter to Turner, inviting him to tour New Education System (NES) aligned schools on the first week back from summer break.

Houston Independent School District’s superintendent Mike Miles addressed questions Tuesday that some New Education System teachers have concerning pay.

Houston Independent School District teachers have more questions after the district released the pay scale for the New Education System.

Houston Independent School District’s new superintendent Mike Miles has been on the job for a little over a month, and he’s making attention grabbing changes inside the state’s largest school district.

The Houston Independent School District shared on Tuesday a list of the new principals chosen to lead the 28 New Education System campuses.

The Houston Independent School District is promoting incentives including competitive salaries of $85,000, pre-constructed lesson plans and administrative-provided discipline of students to teachers applying to schools under their New Education System.