Klein Cain High School QB Luke Pardee helps team advance to playoffs for first time
QB Luke Pardee and his team advanced to the playoffs for the first time in school history. The school opened in 2017.
TEA public meetings continue ahead of HISD take over
The Texas Education Agency is hosting a series of meetings to provide information and gain feedback from the community to help with their take over process. But it left concerned parents and faculty members of Wheatley unsatisfied since they feel their questions aren’t being answered.
Mattress Mack converting a section of furniture store into classrooms
Mattress Mack says he understands this project is a major undertaking. However, it’s part of his life mission to make Houston a better place for all.
Some college graduates would give up coffee, shave head, spend week in jail to erase student loan debt, survey finds
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
Houston Federation of Teachers demand answers ahead of state takeover
The American Federation of Teachers has filed a freedom of information act request with the Texas Education Agency to get those answers.
District policy questioned after student's phone reportedly stolen from teacher
A missing student phone is raising questions about testing policies in Fort Bend ISD.
First generation students hoping to beat the odds and graduate from college
No one in their family has done this before, these students are the first generation to go to college, yet the odds are stacked against them. Studies show that 1 in 3first generation students will quit without graduating. Sally MacDonald talks with 2 students attending the University of Houston.
Four board members, superintendent show up for Thursday nights school board meeting, but refuse to talk to reporters
HISD board members held a workshop with everyone in a meeting on Thursday. After school board members were done with the workshop, HISD cops made sure reporters couldn't get close to them.
More parents come forward saying bullying is an issue at Humble ISD, district not taking action
On Thursday, two Humble ISD families said their kids were physically attacked by other students. Both incidents were caught on video, yet when complaints were initially made to administrators, the parents say no action was taken and the response was underwhelming.
HISD board trustees to seek legal advice regarding state takeover
The Houston ISD board will meet with an attorney to seek legal advice because the 23-page letter from the Texas Education Commissioner changes just about everything for the district.
Texas Education Agency takes applications for Houston ISD Board of Managers
A series of community meetings have been scheduled regarding the application process. The TEA says the public is welcome to attend and ask questions about the process. Here's a link to the full list of applicant requirements for the board of managers.
HISD Board trustees to seek legal advice regarding state takeover
Trustees were scheduled to meet this evening to seek legal advice regarding the state taking over the district, but they just decided to reschedule because of the heavy rain.
Tampa elementary student offers teacher his birthday cash, saying teachers don't get paid enough
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
HISD officially being taken over by TEA
Houston ISD has two weeks to appeal the state takeover.
HISD officially being taken over by TEA
Houston ISD has responded to the Texas Education Agency's takeover of the district. "We want to assure our students, parents, staff, and community members that our primary focus will continue to be the education and success of our students."
Texas Education Agency officially takes over Houston ISD
The long talked about takeover comes after an investigation by the TEA over allegations of the trustees’ violation of the Open Meetings Act and consistent poor academic performances from Wheatley High School.
HISD being taken over by Texas Education Agency
A letter from the TEA states a board of managers will execute the power and duties of the board of trustees.
Former Katy ISD employee charged with felony, allegedly hit student with autism with cell phone
A Katy ISD employee has resigned after being charged for assaulting a special needs student.
Sen. Kamala Harris introduces new bill to make school days longer
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours.
TEA recommends a take over of Houston Independent School District
The WYP panel discusses the Texas Education Agency recommendation to take control of the largest school district in the state, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath will have the final say on replacing the board at year-end.