Clements High School graduate named 2021 Rhodes Scholar
Jeremy Thomas is one of 32 students from across the county awarded the highly competitive scholarship that provides an all-expenses-paid opportunity to study at the University of Oxford in England.
New mental health program for local teachers, students, and parents in Houston
In-person learning resumes in HISD on Monday and the city of Houston is making sure that teachers, parents, and students are mentally prepared through a new COVID-coping program.
To test or not to test
The WYP panel talks about the value of the STAAR test and whether or not it should be delayed during the pandemic
3 Texas students among list of 2021 Rhodes Scholars
3 students from Texas, including one from Missouri City, were selected as receipts of Rhodes scholarships.
Houston Federation of Teachers calling on Houston ISD to return to 100% virtual learning after Thanksgiving
The Houston Federation of Teachers is calling for the return to 100% virtual learning after Thanksgiving because of a rise in the number of COVID 19 cases.
Houston Federation of Teachers calling on HISD to transition entire district to virtual learning
FOX 26's Rashi Vats has more as the Houston Federation of Teachers is asking the Houston Independent School District to place the entire district on virtual learning after Thanksgiving due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
City of Houston launches computer access program
City Council recently approved an $800,000 program to provide computers to low-income Houstonians.
Nearly 70 Texas lawmakers calling on TEA to cancel STAAR test
Texas lawmakers are calling on the Texas Education Commission to cancel the STAAR test to help students struggling with learning during the pandemic.
Texas lawmakers calling upon the state to cancel STAAR testing
FOX 26's Natalie Hee has more as Texas lawmakers are asking the Texas Education Agency to cancel the STAAR test for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Houston ISD interim leader rejected despite stellar job review
Documents obtained exclusively by FOX 26 indicate Dr. Grenita Lathan's job evaluation based on meeting seven key challenges, including the pandemic, earned a score of 86, well above the minimum passing grade of 75.
Texas schools getting reimbursed for COVID-19 remote learning costs
Governor Abbott has announced a $420M reimbursement program to cover costs incurred by Texas public schools.
Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Dr. Charles Dupre announces intention to resign
Fort Bend ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Dupre has announced his intention to resign by December 2021.
Houston ISD elementary school to go virtual due to COVID-19 cases
HISD officials say R. Martinez Elementary School is transitioning to virtual learning on November 17 and November 18 as a precautionary measure after COVID-19 cases were reported on campus.
Houston-area high school requiring failing students to return to in-person education
Crosby High School is requiring some remote learning students to return to in-person schooling if they’re failing in a specific subject.
Houston ISD Board of Trustees rejects naming Dr. Grenita Lathan as lone finalist for superintendent
The Houston ISD Board of Trustees has rejected naming Dr. Grenita Lathan as the lone finalist for the superintendent position.
Will Dr. Lathan be HISD’s permanent superintendent? Board expected to vote Thursday
The Houston ISD board is expected to vote on Thursday on whether Dr. Granita Lathan will be the permanent superintendent.
Texas school districts can demand in-person learning if students struggle online
Last week, the Texas Education Agency updated its guidance and now allows districts to take away a student's option to learn virtually if the child is struggling with academics or attendance.
CEO of Git Mom doing her best to help parents juggle home life during the pandemic
Eirene Heidelberger, CEO of Git Mom, is helping parents find a balance that works during the pandemic.
State Representative asking Houston ISD to offer optional grading system
State Rep. Shawn Thierry has written a letter to HISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan asking for the district to give parents a choice to have their kids school work graded regularly or modify grading guidelines to include a Pass/Fail option this semester.