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.
Houston ISD Eastwood Academy teacher charged with improper relationship with a student
Houston ISD Eastwood Academy High School teacher Christopher Wayne Williams, 41, has been charged with improper relationship with a student, court documents show.
Houston ISD Eastwood Academy High School teacher Christopher Wayne Williams, 41, has been charged with improper relationship with a student, court documents show.
Houston ISD Lamar High School lockdown lifted after bomb threat investigation
A lockdown has been lifted at Houston ISD’s Lamar High School after an investigation into a bomb threat on Thursday morning, officials say.
A lockdown has been lifted at Houston ISD’s Lamar High School after an investigation into a bomb threat on Thursday morning, officials say.
Houston ISD releases draft plan to become District of Innovation
The Houston Independent School District has released its draft plan in an effort to become a District of Innovation.
The Houston Independent School District has released its draft plan in an effort to become a District of Innovation.
Houston ISD mother questions district after son found on Metro bus, mile away from school
A Houston ISD student's mother wants answers after her son went missing from school after being put on a METRO bus.
A Houston ISD student's mother wants answers after her son went missing from school after being put on a METRO bus.
Texas judge blocks release of TEA ratings
A Texas judge is siding with more than 100 school districts including Houston ISD to block the Texas Education Agency from releasing this year's school accountability ratings. The district says the agency's new guidelines for those ratings are vague and potentially unfair. FOX's Lori Brown has the details.
A Texas judge is siding with more than 100 school districts including Houston ISD to block the Texas Education Agency from releasing this year's school accountability ratings. The district says the agency's new guidelines for those ratings are vague and potentially unfair. FOX's Lori Brown has the details.
Eastwood Academy students walk out to protest
Students and parents staged a walkout at Eastwood Academy to protest Houston ISD's reassignment of several staff members. Eastwood's principal, assistant principal, counselor, and four teachers were reassigned on Tuesday leaving 400 students without key administrative figures in the middle of the school year.
Students and parents staged a walkout at Eastwood Academy to protest Houston ISD's reassignment of several staff members. Eastwood's principal, assistant principal, counselor, and four teachers were reassigned on Tuesday leaving 400 students without key administrative figures in the middle of the school year.
HISD Eastwood Academy leaders abruptly reassigned, district hints safety concerns
According to the school’s website, there are approximately 400 students at Eastwood Academy, who are now without a principal, assistant principal and counselor mid-school year.
According to the school’s website, there are approximately 400 students at Eastwood Academy, who are now without a principal, assistant principal and counselor mid-school year.
Some Houston ISD employees mistakenly told they would receive pay raise
Some Houston ISD employees were notified they received errors in their payrolls after they had their salary increased.
Some Houston ISD employees were notified they received errors in their payrolls after they had their salary increased.
Lawmakers get into a heated debate over school vouchers
Texas lawmakers are still debating over school vouchers
Texas lawmakers are still debating over school vouchers
HISD board members discuss TEA school ratings
The latest Houston ISD board meeting focused on the upcoming release of the Texas Education Agency's annual school ratings. The ratings were supposed to be out on Sept. 28, but the TEA pushed back the release date to sometime in October.
The latest Houston ISD board meeting focused on the upcoming release of the Texas Education Agency's annual school ratings. The ratings were supposed to be out on Sept. 28, but the TEA pushed back the release date to sometime in October.