Teacher union leaders strategize as more educators leave Houston classrooms
Former teachers tell FOX 26, more needs to be done to keep good teachers in schools.
Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Foundation gives free classroom supplies to 1,000 Houston ISD teachers
The move was held to assist Houston-area teachers, who often have to stock up classrooms from their own pockets and within minutes, organizers said, 1,000 Houston ISD teachers registered for supplies.
HISD school police to have hundreds more rifles, shields after board approves $2.3 million in equipment
Police officers at Houston ISD will now be equipped with hundreds more rifles, shields and radios for the upcoming school year. This comes after HISD board trustees approved an additional $2.3 million in equipment Thursday night.
Houston ISD votes for more guns, ammo and equipment for school officers
More than 200 guns, ammunition and equipment will be provided to HISD police officers immediately after the board voted Thursday.
Health officials caution parents about monkeypox as kids head back to school
As many kids head back to school, local health officials are issuing warnings about monkeypox. As of Tuesday, 9,492 cases have been confirmed across the US, 748 of those in Texas.
Houston ISD student saves teacher who had a heart attack in the classroom
A student returns the favor for a coach & teacher who has been there for him over the years. Now both say the other "saved my life".
Houston ISD addresses teacher shortage, safety concerns as students head back into the classroom
Students are preparing to head back to the classrooms but there's a teacher shortage and safety concerns looming over the Houston Independent School District.
HISD Superintendent says school police 'not prepared' for active shooter
The Uvalde school shooting is fresh on the minds of many as the new school year is now just days away. A number of parents and students say they have several safety concerns, particularly after hearing the HISD superintendent say, “If there was an active shooter in HISD our police department is not prepared.”
HISD still needs to fill 800 teacher vacancies before school starts in less than three weeks
With less than three weeks until students at Houston ISD return to the classroom, the district is still reporting more than 800 teacher vacancies. It’s part of a national shortage that schools are facing.
Houston Education Association encourages Houston ISD to keep COVID-19 paid sick leave
After Houston ISD announced it will stop offering COVID paid sick leave days for its employees, the Houston Education Association encourages the school district to change its mind.
Houston ISD looks to hire new bus drivers with bonus incentives for first hundred candidates
The first 120 candidates who are hired before August 22nd will receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus.
Houston ISD to no longer offer COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers
As teachers prepare to head back to school, in just about two weeks Houston ISD will no longer be offering COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers. The decision comes as the virus surges yet again nationwide.
Houston ISD offering free teaching certification program, $61K salary for selected teachers
In schools with a "critical shortage area," selected teachers may also receive a stipend of up to $5,000.