Houston ISD

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.