HISD seeks more educators amidst TEA takeover uncertainty.

Houston Independent School District (HISD) is looking to hire more teachers for the 2023-2024 school year, the first under a new board of managers, as the Texas Education Agency (TEA) takeover looms. HISD is offering a $2,500 signing bonus for new teachers through June 30, on top of the $61,500 starting salary, to attract top talent. However, veteran teachers are reconsidering their futures, and the uncertainty of a state takeover might lead current teachers to opt out of their contracts on April 15, adding unpredictability on top of an ongoing teacher workforce crisis.