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Texas State Board of Education considers ditching BC, AD calendar dating system

Texas State Board of Education considers ditching BC, AD calendar dating system

In the draft, BC and AD would be replaced by more religiously-neutral language.

6 days ago
Texas educator group proposes referring to slavery as “involuntary relocation”

Texas educator group proposes referring to slavery as “involuntary relocation”

A group of eight public school educators and one university professor have suggested the change to the Texas State Board of Education, which is considering social studies curriculum revisions this summer.

July 1
Some HISD workers say pennies for a pay raise is unacceptable

Some HISD workers say pennies for a pay raise is unacceptable

After a year of a number of staffing challenges, even more could be coming for the Houston Independent School District. Some HISD employees say they want a fair pay raise, or they may be forced to try to find work in another district.

May 17
More than 800 Houston ISD teachers say they won't be returning to the classroom next year

More than 800 Houston ISD teachers say they won't be returning to the classroom next year

Houston Teacher’s United tweeted that 1 in 12 teachers in Houston Independent School District have given notice that they won’t be returning next year.

May 13
Cy-Fair ISD 7th grader attacked at school, left with a concussion

Cy-Fair ISD 7th grader attacked at school, left with a concussion

The 13-year-old says before she was assaulted at school, cried out for help because she was being bullied. However, nothing was done.

April 22
Stafford MSD worker believes she was let go due to age discrimination

Stafford MSD worker believes she was let go due to age discrimination

After years of working for Stafford MSD a 65-year-old employee is told she has to reapply for her position. When she did reapply, however, she did not get the job.

April 21
What was a counselor caught on camera doing to a special needs 7-year-old?

What was a counselor caught on camera doing to a special needs 7-year-old?

The family of a special needs 7-year-old says he was assaulted by a school counselor on camera. So far CPS and a county DA's office do not agree. Do you?

March 24
Spring ISD using virtual teachers to fill nearly 280 vacancies amid unprecedented shortages

Spring ISD using virtual teachers to fill nearly 280 vacancies amid unprecedented shortages

As schools across the country face unprecedented teacher shortages, one Texas company is hoping their innovative approach will help fill the need.

March 24
Houston ISD launching 5-year strategic plan this week

Houston ISD launching 5-year strategic plan this week

As part of the plan, teachers and support staff will get a raise and the superintendent says it ensures "great schools and programs in every community".

March 7
Parents concerned about popularity of fight videos at Woodcreek Middle School

Parents concerned about popularity of fight videos at Woodcreek Middle School

Parents say the popularity of the posts are encouraging more kids to start and record fights.

December 3, 2021
Houston ISD considering an update on mask mandate amid COVID-19 Omicron variant
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Houston ISD considering an update on mask mandate amid COVID-19 Omicron variant

Leaders in Houston ISD were considering updating the district’s mask mandate after the holidays, but this was before a federal appellate court temporarily restored Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order prohibiting mask mandates in schools.

December 1, 2021
Houston mom says her 12-year-old daughter was bruised by teacher at school

Houston mom says her 12-year-old daughter was bruised by teacher at school

She says the mark was left after a teacher laid hands on her. 

October 29, 2021
Justice Department argues Texas ban on school mask mandates violates disabled students’ rights

Justice Department argues Texas ban on school mask mandates violates disabled students’ rights

Plaintiffs say the governor’s order denies children with disabilities, who are at a high risk of illness and death from the coronavirus, access to public education.

October 2, 2021
Texas’ ban on mask mandates draws fed investigation for possibly violating students with disabilities' rights

Texas’ ban on mask mandates draws fed investigation for possibly violating students with disabilities' rights

The U.S. Department of Education announced the inquiry days after the Texas Education Agency quietly updated its guidance to say school districts can’t require masks.

September 21, 2021
Dr. Christie Whitback appointed as new superintendent for Fort Bend ISD

Dr. Christie Whitback appointed as new superintendent for Fort Bend ISD

Dr. Whitbeck previously served four years as deputy superintendent for FBISD before becoming superintendent for Bryan ISD.

September 16, 2021
The pandemic’s toll on educators has made Texas’ teacher shortage worse

The pandemic’s toll on educators has made Texas’ teacher shortage worse

Teachers report being spread thin by the demands of remote learning and exhausted by the constant health concerns.

September 12, 2021
Clear Creek ISD offering virtual learning again as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Clear Creek ISD offering virtual learning again as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Parents are pondering how to protect their kids during the COVID-19 pandemic and struggle with choosing virtual or in-person learning.

August 25, 2021
HISD will have Wraparound Specialist in every school for the first time. What is it and how will it help?

HISD will have Wraparound Specialist in every school for the first time. What is it and how will it help?

As the pandemic hits many people in different ways HISD is adding what's called a Wraparound Specialist to every campus for the first time ever to help students and family in every way possible.

August 23, 2021
Advocates give advice to parents of special needs students ahead of upcoming school year

Advocates give advice to parents of special needs students ahead of upcoming school year

FOX 26 has been trying to answer many of your questions about this new school year and how it may impact your child.

August 19, 2021
Texas says schools now must notify families of a positive COVID-19 case in classrooms

Texas says schools now must notify families of a positive COVID-19 case in classrooms

This is a reversal of the TEA’s previous guidance, which didn’t explicitly require school districts to notify parents of a close contact.

August 19, 2021
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