Nearly 40 Houston ISD schools join NES program
Houston ISD announced it's adding up to 40 failing schools to its new education system next school year. The move comes after the district released its list of school ratings showing 65 D-rated schools and 58 F-rated schools.
HISD votes against chaplains as counselors
Houston ISD voted against hiring chaplains as counselors.
Houston ISD parents react to no heat in classrooms
There wasn't a "warm" welcome back to school for some Houston ISD students as several schools didn't have heat. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke with parents of the affected schools to hear their concerns.
LEAK: HISD Superintendent Miles on closing schools
A source sent FOX 26 leaked audio of Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles saying he regretted closing schools after city officials suggested Houstonians stay off the roads due to dangerous icy conditions.
HISD Superintendent on schools closing for freeze
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles answers questions about the weather and school operations after some campus heating issues. According to Miles, he will take more time when considering closing campuses.
HISD Superintendent allegedly 'regrets' closing schools
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles reportedly regrets closing schools and classes for students ahead of the Arctic Blast freeze. Houston city leaders urged people to stay off the roads due to icy conditions.
Some Houston ISD schools impacted by heating issues following arctic blast
Some Houston ISD schools have been impacted by heating issues and burst pipes Wednesday as students returned to class following a day off due to the arctic blast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.