Houston school closures today: Weather cancellations, delays due to Texas Arctic Blast
A number of schools across the Houston-area are expected to be closed on Tuesday, January 16, due to impacts from Arctic Blast across Texas.
A number of schools across the Houston-area are expected to be closed on Tuesday, January 16, due to impacts from Arctic Blast across Texas.
Houston ISD facing pay discrimination lawsuit
The Houston ISD is being taken to court after the district was accused of pay discrimination against certain women. FOX 26's Damali Keith takes a closer look at the lawsuit.
The Houston ISD is being taken to court after the district was accused of pay discrimination against certain women. FOX 26's Damali Keith takes a closer look at the lawsuit.
Houston ISD accused of paying women lower wages than men: lawsuit
The Houston Independent School District is being taken to court after they were accused of discriminating against certain women by paying them less.
The Houston Independent School District is being taken to court after they were accused of discriminating against certain women by paying them less.
HISD middle school assistant principal choked at basketball game, suspect charged
A Houston woman was charged for assaulting a public servant, the assistant principal at an Houston ISD middle school, court records state.
A Houston woman was charged for assaulting a public servant, the assistant principal at an Houston ISD middle school, court records state.
HISD approves District of Innovation plan
Houston ISD will become a District of Innovation after the school board approved the DOI plan during a meeting Thursday night. This means HISD will be exempt from state requirements including those related to school calendar's and hiring uncertified teachers.
Houston ISD will become a District of Innovation after the school board approved the DOI plan during a meeting Thursday night. This means HISD will be exempt from state requirements including those related to school calendar's and hiring uncertified teachers.
Houston ISD will become District of Innovation after school board vote
The Houston Independent School District School Board has approved plans for HISD to become a District of Innovation on Thursday which includes allowing the district to hire high school teachers who do not hold a certification.
The Houston Independent School District School Board has approved plans for HISD to become a District of Innovation on Thursday which includes allowing the district to hire high school teachers who do not hold a certification.
Houston ISD woman let go for taking time off
A woman says she was fired from Houston ISD after taking too many days off. She tells FOX 26's Natalie Hee she asked for time off when her husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer and later died.
A woman says she was fired from Houston ISD after taking too many days off. She tells FOX 26's Natalie Hee she asked for time off when her husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer and later died.
Houston ISD staffer says she was fired for taking time off after husband diagnosed, died of cancer
A Houston woman says she was fired from Houston Independent School District after taking too many days off to deal with her husband's terminal cancer diagnosis.
A Houston woman says she was fired from Houston Independent School District after taking too many days off to deal with her husband's terminal cancer diagnosis.
Houston ISD staff who take more than 15 days of leave could get fired, policy says
Employees at Houston ISD say they’re confused about the district’s paid leave policy. This comes after a memo making the rounds said staff could face automatic termination if they use more than the 10 allotted days off provided.
Employees at Houston ISD say they’re confused about the district’s paid leave policy. This comes after a memo making the rounds said staff could face automatic termination if they use more than the 10 allotted days off provided.
Houston ISD accountability ratings
Houston Independent School District has released its state accountability ratings for the 2022-2023 school year showing nearly half of campuses would get a "D" or "F" rating based on the Texas Education Agency's new guidelines. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards takes a closer look at the numbers and why they aren't official yet.
Houston Independent School District has released its state accountability ratings for the 2022-2023 school year showing nearly half of campuses would get a "D" or "F" rating based on the Texas Education Agency's new guidelines. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards takes a closer look at the numbers and why they aren't official yet.
Schools turn to online therapy for students
The record number of teens struggling with mental health issues has more and more schools turning to online therapy to help, including schools within Houston ISD. FOX's Dan Springer has the story.
The record number of teens struggling with mental health issues has more and more schools turning to online therapy to help, including schools within Houston ISD. FOX's Dan Springer has the story.
Houston ISD says 41% of schools would be D, F campus according to 2022-2023 data
Houston ISD officials said analysis of 2022-2023 state accountability data shows approximately 41% of its campuses would get D or F ratings.
Houston ISD officials said analysis of 2022-2023 state accountability data shows approximately 41% of its campuses would get D or F ratings.
Houston ISD announced updated school choice application timeline
Houston ISD has shared new dates for families looking to participate in the school choice process for the 2024-25 school year.
Houston ISD has shared new dates for families looking to participate in the school choice process for the 2024-25 school year.
Houston ISD on school choice process
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles and Chief Academic Officer Kristen Hole held a press conference to announce the updated timeline for the School Choice Enrollment and Application Process for the 2024-2025 school year.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles and Chief Academic Officer Kristen Hole held a press conference to announce the updated timeline for the School Choice Enrollment and Application Process for the 2024-2025 school year.
Music As Medicine: Teens to put on show this weekend to help kids in need
Some Houston high school students with a passion for playing instruments are sharing the special art with elementary and middle school students in the area.
Some Houston high school students with a passion for playing instruments are sharing the special art with elementary and middle school students in the area.
Superintendent Mike Miles addresses critics, highlights HISD's positive progress
HISD hosted a meeting with central office staff and school administrators to reflect on progress made during the 2023 fall semester. Those opposed also spoke against the state takeover strategies in Austin Wednesday.
HISD hosted a meeting with central office staff and school administrators to reflect on progress made during the 2023 fall semester. Those opposed also spoke against the state takeover strategies in Austin Wednesday.
HISD could soon become District of Innovation
An update from Houston ISD's Superintendent has been given on the progress being made during the state takeover. Mike Miles kicked off a series of meetings on Wednesday night just a day after his Advisory Committee voted in favor of turning HISD into a District of Innovation. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains what it all means and how it could impact students.
An update from Houston ISD's Superintendent has been given on the progress being made during the state takeover. Mike Miles kicked off a series of meetings on Wednesday night just a day after his Advisory Committee voted in favor of turning HISD into a District of Innovation. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains what it all means and how it could impact students.
3 Yates HS students recover after stabbing
Three Yates High School students who were stabbed near campus are in stable condition and improving, according to HISD officials. FOX 26's Natalie Hee is in Third Ward with new details.
Three Yates High School students who were stabbed near campus are in stable condition and improving, according to HISD officials. FOX 26's Natalie Hee is in Third Ward with new details.
Houston ISD another step closer to becoming District of Innovation
The Houston Independent School District will vote next month on whether to approve a plan that was approved Tuesday night by the HISD Advisory Committee.
The Houston Independent School District will vote next month on whether to approve a plan that was approved Tuesday night by the HISD Advisory Committee.
Ex-HISD teacher faces allegations
An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Houston ISD teacher accused of engaging in sexual activities with a student in his classroom. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has more on the accusations the educator is facing.
An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Houston ISD teacher accused of engaging in sexual activities with a student in his classroom. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has more on the accusations the educator is facing.