Community members, teachers and parents have weighed in, and their message to HISD is that it needs to focus on accountability and transparency, Chief of Staff Michele Pola told trustees Thursday.
Pola presented that idea to Houston Independent School District trustees as part of a discussion of the district's strategic plan. The Strategic Direction presentation included college graduation statistics that were highlighted Thursday by the Houston Press and the Houston Chronicle.
As an organization that works toward greater government transparency, Texas Watchdog is glad to see others joining the fight.
Texas Watchdog wonders, if the message is crafted by the HISD communications department, isn't it still filtered? What do you think? Will more video from HISD help you understand policy changes, new programs, etc.? Or will it be just another public relations tool?
Alvez also said HISD should use a wide range of media, from newsletters to phone calls. What medium of communication would you like HISD to use more of? Less of? None of?
We want to hear from you. Contact us via Twitter @lwalsh or e-mail lynn@texaswatchdog.org, call 713-228-2850 or send good old snail mail to 945 McKinney St., #221, Houston, TX 77002. Let us know how HISD can be held accountable and be more transparent for you.
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