Houston ISD addresses teacher shortage, back-to-school safety plans
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. The superintendent held a press conference Wednesday hoping to put minds at ease,
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. The superintendent held a press conference Wednesday hoping to put minds at ease,
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.”
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.”
Houston ISD superintendent says police department ?not prepared? of active shooter situation
A number of parents and students say they have several safety concerns, particularly after hearing the Houston ISD school superintendent say ?if there was an active shooter in HISD our police department is not prepared.?
A number of parents and students say they have several safety concerns, particularly after hearing the Houston ISD school superintendent say ?if there was an active shooter in HISD our police department is not prepared.?
Houston ISD superintendent says police department ?not prepared? of active shooter situation
A number of parents and students say they have several safety concerns, particularly after hearing the Houston ISD school superintendent say ?if there was an active shooter in HISD our police department is not prepared.?
A number of parents and students say they have several safety concerns, particularly after hearing the Houston ISD school 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.
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.
Hundreds of teacher vacancies remain despite 2022-2023 school year starting
With just two and a half weeks until students at Houston ISD return to the classroom? the district is still reporting more than 800 teacher vacancies. FOX 26?s Natalie Hee joins us live with the latest on how H-ISD plans to fix this.
With just two and a half weeks until students at Houston ISD return to the classroom? the district is still reporting more than 800 teacher vacancies. FOX 26?s Natalie Hee joins us live with the latest on how H-ISD plans to fix this.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
In schools with a "critical shortage area," selected teachers may also receive a stipend of up to $5,000.
Relatives of 5-year-old girl see firsthand how she was treated by HISD teacher
"She was sitting in front of him in a chair, crying, kicking, and hollering trying to ask for help," Hagan said.
"She was sitting in front of him in a chair, crying, kicking, and hollering trying to ask for help," Hagan said.
Houston ISD teachers react to plans announced to keep children safe
FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats speaks with Houston ISD teachers, who share their thoughts on the district?s plans to increase security following the Uvalde massacre.
FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats speaks with Houston ISD teachers, who share their thoughts on the district?s plans to increase security following the Uvalde massacre.
Houston ISD adding more police, preachers to campuses across city to close out school year
School districts everywhere across Texas are beefing up security. FOX 26?s Matthew Seedorff has more on the changes taking place in schools in Houston and statewide.
School districts everywhere across Texas are beefing up security. FOX 26?s Matthew Seedorff has more on the changes taking place in schools in Houston and statewide.
Houston ISD using 60 preachers to help with safety, security to end school year
School districts everywhere across Texas are beefing up security.
School districts everywhere across Texas are beefing up security.
Contemporary Art Museum Houston features work from HISD students, teachers
Students and teachers with the Houston ISD were able to show off their artistic skills over the Memorial Day Weekend at the Contemporary Art Museum Houston.
Students and teachers with the Houston ISD were able to show off their artistic skills over the Memorial Day Weekend at the Contemporary Art Museum Houston.
School security expert says it's time to turn school buildings into 'Hard Targets' after Texas school shooting
The largest school district in the state of Texas is responding to Tuesday's mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
The largest school district in the state of Texas is responding to Tuesday's mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Houston ISD officials increasing security in wake of mass shooting at Texas elementary school
One of the largest school districts in the state responded to Wednesday?s mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and shared increased security measures.
One of the largest school districts in the state responded to Wednesday?s mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and shared increased security measures.
Houston's first Art Bike Festival kicks off in MacGregor Park
Hundreds of residents gathered at MacGregor Park in south Houston Saturday for Houston's first Art Bike Festival!
Hundreds of residents gathered at MacGregor Park in south Houston Saturday for Houston's first Art Bike Festival!
Teen charged in Heights High School shooting accused in other violent crimes at school
Alex Owiesy, the 17-year-old charged in connection with a shooting at Houston's Heights High School last week, is also facing charges for other violent crimes against students in March.
Alex Owiesy, the 17-year-old charged in connection with a shooting at Houston's Heights High School last week, is also facing charges for other violent crimes against students in March.