Houston ISD Announces Name Change for Cesar Chavez Holiday to Farmworkers Day Amid Allegations of Sexual Assault

Austin ISD to stop celebrating Cesar Chavez on March 31 student holiday

Austin ISD will no longer honor Chavez on March 31 after a national investigation revealed that the labor leader was accused of sexual abuse.

Houston ISD announces name change for Cesar Chavez holiday to Farmworkers Day amid allegations of sexual assault

The Houston Independent School District announced Thursday that it will no longer observe César Chávez Day on March 30.

HISD announces name change for Cesar Chavez holiday amid allegations of sexual assault

Houston ISD has announced it will no longer recognize Cesar Chavez Day. The district said that the holiday will be referred to as "Farmworkers Day."

Houston ISD renames its school holiday that honored César Chávez after sexual assault allegations

The district’s state-appointed board of managers announced Thursday it also will consider renaming Chavez High School.

Schools Named for César Chavez Face Renaming Debates After Assault Allegations

Dozens of schools named for the labor leader are weighing how to respond to new allegations.

Houston ISD renames Cesar Chavez holiday amid sexual assault allegations

Next week, HISD students were supposed to be off for the César Chavez holiday. Now the observance will have a new name.