HISD slashes teachers from payroll, but posts teacher job openings

Houston — The Houston Chronicle is reporting; in April, some 700 teachers in the Houston Independent School District lost their jobs next year as part of severe budget cuts statewide.

In a move troubling the teachers' union, HISD has posted more than 200 job openings for teachers — despite the layoffs.

HISD, unlike most districts, gives principals the power to decide which employees to fire and which to hire.

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