Houston ISD takeover gets the thumbs up from activist Gerry Monroe

Houston activist Gerry Monroe asked 'what took so long' when asked what he thought about the TEA takeover of Houston ISD

[@amolochitis30]

That man is right because I am speechless. Fix the schools now.

[@serg320]

thank you! the ppl who scream and preach to be helping black n brown communities r the main ones running them down and those same ppl come out extremely wealthy

[@p2a0p2e0r1]

Why can't men like this be in our city government instead of who we have now?

[@ncpsurfgod6373]

Because corruption wouldn’t exist

[@bigst05]

Because they know he can’t be bought. Rest in peace Gerry he passed away yesterday.

[@annettajackson2302]

My my someone has finally said what everyone already knows he is telling the truth. Now that's is real talk 👏.

[@sybrinatate9182]

The guy is the truth .....Well said 👏

[@josebocanegra4477]

👏 Yes, Gerry. Experience is also data, and it reveals the sad state of HISD.

[@peterpierce9233]

What I dealt with while being a Substitute Teacher in Houston at Lamar High School, was Way Over The Max Number of Students allowed per class. I taught a Science class that had 51 students. That is 26 over the State Maximum of 25. I had applied for a job full time there. They told me there was not enough money in the budget. While the School Board President was being paid a Salary of $213,000 a year plus a Car, All insurance and a Super Clause that allowed for a buyout at 1.5 million if he resigns for any reason.

[@bigst05]

Rest in peace Gerry Wayne Monroe . Nobody fought for the kids like you. I love you man and I pray for your family in this time of need

[@Tina-ef8rs]

Praying for the family

[@alexander1902]

He just wanted attention. He didn’t have a degree of any kind or teaching experience.

[@bigst05]

@@alexander1902 yes, he did. don’t disrespect the dead. This man did more for the city then all of us put together.

[@alexander1902]

@@bigst05 no he barely graduated high school. No college degree and no gainful employment history.

[@larynOneka8080]

@@alexander1902 Do you need a college to care about the children in your community? You do know that the majority of Americans didn't go to college right?

[@Texasfarmer]

What took them so long , finally though I agree 20-30 years yr so right

[@karennye3492]

Thank you for speaking out

[@winteriscoming8842]

It's about time

[@Texasfarmer]

Corruption as it's finest

[@stiffpeter1771]

RIP Brother Monroe... You did a amazing job taking down HISD Demons. Your work will never be forgotten.

[@alexander1902]

He doesn’t look like he made it past 3rd grade.

[@stiffpeter1771]

@@alexander1902 Looks can be deceiving. No he wasn't the sharpest knife 🗡 in the drawer but he genuinely cared about the HISD Kids Education. He wasn't interested in Money, Power and Political Parties like the Teachers Union and Leadership HISD had in place. What is happening now, should have happened 30 years ago with HISD. Now we are going to find out who really cares about the Children and not their own selfish interest. Look at how the teachers are quitting on the kid's. Those are one's HISD never needed. Be Blessed 🙏

[@unrulypeasantr3911]

Finally some sanity taking the microphone!

[@turntothesun2024]

Get this man on the school board.

[@ncpsurfgod6373]

They don’t want that 😅

[@alexander1902]

Why? He didn’t make it past the 3rd grade.

[@LINDA-oi4mt]

Why is this such an awful event? There are schools who are, historically, failing the students opportunities to be educated in safe, inviting settings. Teachers in HISD moan and groan about their employer constantly then March against improvement . WHY? I don't understand their FEAR. AND IT IS FEAR. This man is so on spot. Charter schools are NOT as good as a district school. Trust me. This is so obviously political and that's pathetic. Thank God for his courage, his knowledge, his fight for our children's educational quality.

[@twyiatv]

This man is fantastic! We stand with you!

[@huntingtonbeachanthony4957]

He's still a Black.. I'll pass.

[@brandone6457]

I stand with you boo....you a cutie 😊

[@dashanibates3680]

I agree 💯

[@Backtothebasicspod]

Run for Mayor!

[@earthling2024]

I have multiple family members that work as teachers and they are also saying it’s about time for the state to do something because their bosses don’t care and only care about getting a pay check

[@pah1921il]

Emily Craig, Damon Archer and Leslie Haack with Katy ISD are all aware of possible illegal activity at a high school involving band and band booster fees and potential shakedowns of students for fees in a way that is likely illegal according to a UIL Music official.

[@chillichillin07]

Schools are not the problem. Educators go to college to get degrees in their field because they have a passion for the subject and an interest in teaching. The problem is really the communities. Families do not uphold the values and expectations of their young doing well in schools. Without a change in the culture to where education is not frowned about, things will not change. It is not a race thing. It is a cultural thing and this culture touches all colors. It takes a community...families and schools. Regardless who runs the district, if the community is not encouraging, nothing will improve.

[@brightonchou1393]

teachers can teach for less pay all their lives if they can teach and students can learn without behavior problems.

[@shellsopinion5837]

You are right. It is mostly a culture problem.

[@bryfunkenstein]

It's very much a race thing. The TEA only take over minority districts. Yes...HISD has corruption. But it's based on race. And when white people fled HISD it gave precedent to leaders in Austin to do what they are doing. If lamar, westside,, sharpstown, Bellaire ,heights looked like they did when I was in school NOBODY would be taking over HISD....

[@cjroberts7022]

trump tried to tell yall....

[@ChillWill281]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 talk that talk 💯

[@rogermedrano3617]

The TEA needs to look into the HISD grounds & maintenance, there is a lot of many being taken as we speak. I beg y’all to look into this now. A lot of equipment & money is being lost

[@gloryb1001]

Corruption at its finest.

[@moniquelampkin7212]

Wow I cant believe he suddenly died, He was a Prophetic Voice for many. Bold, My condolences to the family. Let other rise up, take his Mantle and do the work in this next season. He would expect all of us to keep serving and working.

[@alexander1902]

He was morbidly obese and has substance abuse problems. No degrees or teaching experience and wanted to blab about something he knew nothing about.

[@Atitlan1222]

Failing academics is a symptom of the social breakdown in the neighborhoods those schools serve. My daughter goes to Bellaire and they had 21 national merit scholars. Her AP classes are highly engaging and she and her friends are on to college in a year. There's no magic academic bullet that will suddenly get these students in these schools excell.....it's social, cultural and economic.

[@jeffgriscoa8131]

Yes the kids deserve better! And will get a better education with the take over

[@grannyguru855]

Yassss!!!! A money pit!!! My great grand daughter went to Highland Heights. I hated to go to that place to pick her up. You are soooo right sir. I would shake your hands. Cant help the students because their hands are in the cookie jar. Its true!!!!

[@jefferyrightmire9520]

The issue starts with individual families and how they are structured. A mother and Father keeping up with their own kids, kickin butt-- gets it done. Participate in the community. Stop being victims.

[@1972OGTony]

This country is ran by the devil. You can't spank your kids to correct them anymore or you'll lose them to CPS.

[@lisamarie4649]

Well said!

[@IAMGulfKoastGangsta]

💪

[@isar6416]

Agree 10000%

[@lamara8497]

This happened to Detroit schools. The Michigan government took over and appointed Robert Bob to assume leadership. He found more corruption within DPS. Now I will say that "Starr" test is trash in my opinion.

[@B8cin]

Idiocracy has truly started. People like this man (RIP) are becoming the last hope in this country. Look how Japan treats their kids and tell me we care.

[@jessicaklein4389]

As a mom in a different district, I think that the whole reading and common core math. It’s all nonsense and not backed by legitimate science.

[@gracevicki3983]

100%

[@tanitrarobinson7477]

SAY IT!!!!!

[@fallonnugent7951]

I agree with most things said here; however, the root causes do not pertain to “black/brown” communities. Race is not a part of it. There are individuals from the board, administrators, school faculty/staff, who do not care. We need to hire people in a different way; we need to hire people who care.

[@chanskichanski7874]

What an honest and brave man!

[@tentin6617]

TY,Sir

[@keearadiamond2112]

1.Classroom management is the first problem in urban Houston schools 2. Resources which we don't have.3.Whike they are talking abt test scores in the urban community we need interventionist to assists those not meeting expectations...Don't tell me no because Ìve seen all three in OTHER schools in Houston... Thank you brother although you're a Lion I'm a Wildcat ..Peace to our Ancestors

[@overstan3928]

Hum...I don't see a thing in your assessment about poor parenting...strange.. Everybody faults, but children parents.

[@brightonchou1393]

thumps up. takeover is good

[@zenamichelleprincezeemiche4729]

🙏🙏🙏🙇🏽‍♀️❤️Him

[@lianemarable]

👍

[@utube012341]

Ok now let’s see if there is actually an improvement, if there is then ok ✅

[@andynash1393]

7:13 😂😂😂😂 9:57 Amen brother 🤔😂😂🍿

[@rachelclarkelang.consultan7906]

A year out, I wonder if he feels the same?

[@4100Vicon]

Will you speak at meeting march 29

[@stretchluv]

Schools don’t need to be fixed. This is a family at home problem.

[@tanitrarobinson7477]

That's part of it...the other half are the schools not being properly funded, a corrupt school board that was there when Terry Grier was superintendent, lack of parental support in most urban communities.There's a lot of contributing factors to unpack.

[@p2a0p2e0r1]

Families are broken and they aren't gonna be repaired anytime soon.

[@stretchluv]

@@p2a0p2e0r1 I agree. But expecting a teacher, a district, or a state to fix it is at best wishful thinking and at worst a failure of society.

[@p2a0p2e0r1]

@@stretchluv I expect them not to be corrupt. I expect them to run a much tighter shift knowing that the family structure is destroyed. They aren't doing either. Get them out and let the state take over.

[@chopkong]

"No Child Left Behind" has left more children behind and anytime in the history of education.

[@user-ly4bz9fw3k]

hisd has failed for years ....i had a 2900 sq ft home paid for near hobby airprot but had to dump it cheap when my daughters were school age....would not let them attend hisd.....end of story....my last year at sterling in 72 we had to walk out in groups from racial problems

[@nitamoore1018]

Who failed you

[@AV_0000]

HISD produces thugs on drugs 😢

[@leodjoneluv]

you sound ignorant

[@alexander1902]

Like Gerry

[@brandone6457]

5 Star 🌟