Houston ISD meeting holds another community meeting
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has more on what was discussed and announced during the meeting on Tuesday night.
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has more on what was discussed and announced during the meeting on Tuesday night.
More schools turning to 4-day week schedule
A dream come true for some students and their teachers as more schools are turning to a four day week, but in the eta of falling test scores, not everyone is on board. FOX's Madeleine Rivera has the latest on a trend that is growing traction around the country and the red flags some experts are waving.
A dream come true for some students and their teachers as more schools are turning to a four day week, but in the eta of falling test scores, not everyone is on board. FOX's Madeleine Rivera has the latest on a trend that is growing traction around the country and the red flags some experts are waving.
Biden's $39 billion student loan forgiveness
The Department of Education announced $39 billion dollars in federal student loans will be forgiven for 800,000 borrowers. We're also learning more about President Biden's SAVE plan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks it all down.
The Department of Education announced $39 billion dollars in federal student loans will be forgiven for 800,000 borrowers. We're also learning more about President Biden's SAVE plan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks it all down.
Houston ISD deadline for teachers to resign
Friday is the deadline for Houston ISD teachers to decide whether to resign without penalty or stay with the district for the upcoming school year. Some teachers have expressed concerns about a lack of communication and information from the district regarding salary and compensation details.
Friday is the deadline for Houston ISD teachers to decide whether to resign without penalty or stay with the district for the upcoming school year. Some teachers have expressed concerns about a lack of communication and information from the district regarding salary and compensation details.
Concerns amid takeover of Houston ISD
There have been a lot of moving pieces since the state takeover of Houston ISD. Michelle Williams, president of the Houston Educators Association, talks about concerns and uncertainties.
There have been a lot of moving pieces since the state takeover of Houston ISD. Michelle Williams, president of the Houston Educators Association, talks about concerns and uncertainties.
Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."
TSU homecoming to end at 7 P.M. as university announces new safety measures
Texas Southern University is implementing new safety measures for its annual homecoming, including an earlier 7 p.m. curfew on Saturday, October 18, and increased police presence.
Texas Southern University is implementing new safety measures for its annual homecoming, including an earlier 7 p.m. curfew on Saturday, October 18, and increased police presence.
Trump administration may sell student loan debt. What it means for borrowers
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Texas Tech system’s vague guidelines on gender identity spur more questions than answers
Faculty have spent weeks seeking clarity on new restrictions, which have often been issued by word of mouth. A written Q&A was rescinded.
Faculty have spent weeks seeking clarity on new restrictions, which have often been issued by word of mouth. A written Q&A was rescinded.
Rural Texas school in running for $1M to modernize football facilities
Despite the community's dedication to supporting their high school, the Stockdale Brahmas still play on a natural grass field — though there is little grass left on the dry stretch of earth.
Despite the community's dedication to supporting their high school, the Stockdale Brahmas still play on a natural grass field — though there is little grass left on the dry stretch of earth.
Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Small school in Texas Panhandle among finalists to win $1 million for repairs
The Panhandle city of Sunray, Texas, has a population of less than 2,000. Their high school, whose facilities were torn apart by severe weather, is now in the final stretch for a $1 million prize.
The Panhandle city of Sunray, Texas, has a population of less than 2,000. Their high school, whose facilities were torn apart by severe weather, is now in the final stretch for a $1 million prize.
'Radical Left' can't prevent Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms, AG Paxton says
The AG says he'll defend schools from "the radical Left" if they comply with Senate Bill 10, which mandates the Christian rules be displayed in every public classroom in Texas.
The AG says he'll defend schools from "the radical Left" if they comply with Senate Bill 10, which mandates the Christian rules be displayed in every public classroom in Texas.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
Clements High School student is Making the Grade
FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Jastine Escamos is making the grade at Clements High School.
FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Jastine Escamos is making the grade at Clements High School.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Making The Grade with Caroline Walden at Cy Woods!
Caroline Walden is 'Making the Grade' at Cy-Woods High School on top of being a 4-year volleyball star! FOX 26's Nate Griffin stopped by to meet Walden, her family, and coaches!
Caroline Walden is 'Making the Grade' at Cy-Woods High School on top of being a 4-year volleyball star! FOX 26's Nate Griffin stopped by to meet Walden, her family, and coaches!
Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.