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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.