Texas Education Agency officially takes over Houston ISD
The long talked about takeover comes after an investigation by the TEA over allegations of the trustees’ violation of the Open Meetings Act and consistent poor academic performances from Wheatley High School.
The long talked about takeover comes after an investigation by the TEA over allegations of the trustees’ violation of the Open Meetings Act and consistent poor academic performances from Wheatley High School.
HISD officially being taken over by TEA
Houston ISD has responded to the Texas Education Agency's takeover of the district. "We want to assure our students, parents, staff, and community members that our primary focus will continue to be the education and success of our students."
Houston ISD has responded to the Texas Education Agency's takeover of the district. "We want to assure our students, parents, staff, and community members that our primary focus will continue to be the education and success of our students."
HISD being taken over by Texas Education Agency
A letter from the TEA states a board of managers will execute the power and duties of the board of trustees.
A letter from the TEA states a board of managers will execute the power and duties of the board of trustees.
Former Katy ISD employee charged with felony, allegedly hit student with autism with cell phone
A Katy ISD employee has resigned after being charged for assaulting a special needs student.
A Katy ISD employee has resigned after being charged for assaulting a special needs student.
Sen. Kamala Harris introduces new bill to make school days longer
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours.
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours.
TEA recommends a take over of Houston Independent School District
The WYP panel discusses the Texas Education Agency recommendation to take control of the largest school district in the state, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath will have the final say on replacing the board at year-end.
The WYP panel discusses the Texas Education Agency recommendation to take control of the largest school district in the state, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath will have the final say on replacing the board at year-end.
FOX 26 anchor Jonathan Martin is encouraging students to think beyond sports with 'Beyond the Game' Tour
The goal of the tour is to inspire young men to dream big beyond sports. The panel of men gave empowering, candid testimonies, sharing their stories of success and failure in sports and other endeavors.
The goal of the tour is to inspire young men to dream big beyond sports. The panel of men gave empowering, candid testimonies, sharing their stories of success and failure in sports and other endeavors.
State takeover of Houston ISD could have negative impact on students applying to college
There are a lot of questions after the state's recommendation to take over the Houston Independent School District.?
There are a lot of questions after the state's recommendation to take over the Houston Independent School District.?
School bus attack caught on camera, district slow to respond
The Katy Independent School District has opened a bullying investigation this week in connection with a fight on a school bus.
The Katy Independent School District has opened a bullying investigation this week in connection with a fight on a school bus.
State takeover of HISD could negatively impact students
"A lowered status means for some reason the district is doing something wrong and possibly the student wouldn't be as well prepared to function in college as another student. So it is potentially a huge ramification for students," says Andy Dewey with the Houston Teachers Federation.
"A lowered status means for some reason the district is doing something wrong and possibly the student wouldn't be as well prepared to function in college as another student. So it is potentially a huge ramification for students," says Andy Dewey with the Houston Teachers Federation.
State plans to take over Houston ISD could have negative impact on students
Now that the TEA has made its recommendation the Commissioner of Education will make the final decision, which is expected by January 2020.
Now that the TEA has made its recommendation the Commissioner of Education will make the final decision, which is expected by January 2020.
Final TEA report suggests Houston ISD should be taken over by the state
A report shows the TEA recommending the district's accreditation status be lowered, a conservator be appointed, and a board of managers be installed to replace the existing Board of Trustees.
A report shows the TEA recommending the district's accreditation status be lowered, a conservator be appointed, and a board of managers be installed to replace the existing Board of Trustees.
Soldier surprises students who began writing letters to him in kindergarten while he was deployed in Iraq
Thirteen years after becoming pen pals with a group of kindergarten students in Georgia, a U.S. Army brigadier general surprised the now-high school seniors at their school in a heartwarming first in-person meeting.
Thirteen years after becoming pen pals with a group of kindergarten students in Georgia, a U.S. Army brigadier general surprised the now-high school seniors at their school in a heartwarming first in-person meeting.
Chipotle expands education benefit to include 100 percent of tuition on business, technology degrees
Chipotle has expanded its tuition reimbursement program to provide all of its employees the chance at a college degree.
Chipotle has expanded its tuition reimbursement program to provide all of its employees the chance at a college degree.
Students take on tough topics for Martin Luther King, Jr. oratory competition
Fourth and fifth graders at Pleasantville Elementary competed for a spot in the 24th annual Foley Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.
Fourth and fifth graders at Pleasantville Elementary competed for a spot in the 24th annual Foley Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.
Clarence Gibson no longer band director at Texas Southern University
Members of Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul Marching Band are questioning why their head band director, Clarence Gibson, was suddenly asked to resign with no explanation.
Members of Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul Marching Band are questioning why their head band director, Clarence Gibson, was suddenly asked to resign with no explanation.
Schools helping students feel mentally and emotionally safe
Educators play an important role in identifying those early warning signs of a mental health condition. Pearland ISD is just one of several school districts working to make sure its students are emotionally and mentally safe at school.
Educators play an important role in identifying those early warning signs of a mental health condition. Pearland ISD is just one of several school districts working to make sure its students are emotionally and mentally safe at school.
Texas A&M institutes system-wide ban on vaping
The Texas A&M System is instituting a broad ban on vaping.
The Texas A&M System is instituting a broad ban on vaping.
Making the Grade - Michelle Easley (Cypress Woods High School)
Cy Woods senior soccer player Michelle Easley's hardwork is paying off on the field and in the classroom.
Cy Woods senior soccer player Michelle Easley's hardwork is paying off on the field and in the classroom.
Educators discuss ways to tackle cyberbullying
From writing mean comments to sharing compromising pictures without someone’s permission, our devices have opened a whole new portal for cyberbullying. Parents and educators at Katy ISD spent Wednesday evening discussing ways to combat cyberbullying within their schools.
From writing mean comments to sharing compromising pictures without someone’s permission, our devices have opened a whole new portal for cyberbullying. Parents and educators at Katy ISD spent Wednesday evening discussing ways to combat cyberbullying within their schools.