Houston ISD NAEP results: Students showing academic growth, rebounding fast

On Wednesday morning, Houston ISD will announce the districts results for the National Assessment of Educational Progress and highlight key takeaways.

Houston ISD: Unauthorized late pick-up fees at elementary school discontinued

After parents spoke with FOX 26 about this matter, HISD confirmed that the late fee charges given at Herrera Elementary School were not approved by the district and they have been discontinued.

Houston ISD reveals details on new weapon detection system in some high schools

A new metal detection system will soon roll out at several Houston ISD high schools after multiple weapons have been found on campus this school year.

Houston ISD to deploy campus weapons detection systems to all high schools

The Houston Independent School District has announced that all high schools will have weapons detection systems, that's according to a letter sent to high school parents from the district.

HISD says defibrillators working on campuses
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Houston ISD officials say they have completed an inspection and all campuses have working defibrillators after a 14-year-old Landon Payton died at Marshall Middle School. FOX 26's Anthony Antoine has the details on the inspection.

After bond defeat, opposition to Houston ISD Superintendent continues

Parents, students, and educators in Houston ISD are protesting against Superintendent Mike Miles's controversial reforms and demanding a return to local control.

HISD students speak out against superintendent
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Houston ISD had their $4.4 billion bond proposal denied by voters last month and there has been an overwhelming opposition aimed at state appointed superintendent Mike Miles and his controversial leadership style. FOX 26's Political Reporter Greg Groogan has evidence the battle is hardly over and might intensify.

Reactions, breakdown of rejected HISD bonds
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks down the two part, multi-billion dollar bond from Houston ISD that was rejected by voters.

Superintendent Mike Miles on HISD bonds rejection
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Houston ISD residents rejected both the $4 billion and $440 million bonds, which was set to go toward everything from renovating and rebuilding schools to updating technology for students and staff. Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles joined the Morning Show to discuss where the district goes from here.

Discussing HISD bonds overwhelming rejection
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Voters in Houston ISD rejected more than $4 billion in bond requests. Dr. Bob Sanborn, CEO and President of Children At Risk joins the Morning Show to discuss this overwhelming rejection.