HFT president Zeph Capo says interim superintendent Grenita Lathan has earned the right to compete, but a wide net should be cast.

The Houston Federation of Teachers (HFT) is urging the Board of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) to start a national search for a new superintendent.

Leaders with the Houston teachers union voted unanimously on this issue.

They want the Houston school board to hire a search firm to conduct what they call a rigorous and transparent search.

HFT president Zeph Capo said in a statement that interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan has earned the right to compete, but a wide net should be cast.

Lathan's served in the role since March when the previous schools chief resigned for a job in New York.

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