Houston ISD surprises Teachers of the Year

Houston ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year Rebecca Busse and Middle School Teacher of the Year Rebecca Hiatt received a surprise.

TEA issues new guidance for 2020 graduation ceremonies

In addition to the new guidance on graduations, Abbott announced Tuesday he will be issuing an Executive Order to expand the list of businesses and activities allowed to reopen in Texas. 

FOX 26/My20’s "Classes At Home" initiative is a hit with teachers, students

As kids across Houston are now having school at home and thousands are tuning in to FOX26/My20’s Classes At Home segment, so many people are wondering will school on TV continue even after the health crisis?

Classes At Home initiative proves to be a hit with teachers, students
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FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith speaks with educators from the Houston area who are pleased with the quality of education Classes At Home brings their students.

Community colleges may provide insight for what's next for college students.
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Dr.Kyle Scott, Lone Star College vice chancellor of Strategic Priorities, talks with Melissa Wilson about what the future might look like for America's college students.

“I just can’t do this.” Harried parents forgo home school

Frustration is mounting as more families across the U.S. enter their second or even third week of distance learning — and some overwhelmed parents say it will be their last.

Hundreds served at HISD food drive at NRG Stadium

On Saturday, hundreds of cars waited in line outside NRG Stadium for Houston Independent School District’s Food Drive, donated by the Houston Food Bank. Many families in line have young children.

Tips for homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic

Typically when we think of tutoring, it’s to get extra help in an area where you may be having trouble, but for most teachers who are offering online tutorials now, it’s so much more than that.

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston closes four Catholic schools

The schools served the Catholic community for generations, but in the last five years there has been a drastic drop in enrollment.

AP exams will be available on line
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Lauri Benton of The College Board talks with Sally MacDonald about changes being made to accommodate students wanting to take Advanced Placement exams. In response to a nationwide shift to virtual learning, the College Board has unveiled virtual supports for educators and students: free, remote learning opportunities and for the first time ever, at-home Advanced Placement (AP) testing for its 2019-20 exam administration in May.

Houston ISD implementing new grading policies
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Ibrahim Firat talks about the new grading policies for Houston ISD and how students benefit from them.

Friday night lights with a twist in Friendswood
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When schools across the country closed their doors, the superintendent of Friendswood ISD looked for a special way that students could be reached.