Community colleges may provide insight for what's next for college students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Florida girl put 'Help! Get Me Out of Here' sign on window because she was struggling with homework
A sign that read, "Help! Get me out of here!" alarmed Florida deputies, but it turned out a little girl just need help with her math homework.
A sign that read, "Help! Get me out of here!" alarmed Florida deputies, but it turned out a little girl just need help with her math homework.
Non-profit provides laptops to kids struggling to stay connect during pandemic
The Comp U Dopt takes retired computer equipment from companies and gives them a new life with students.
The Comp U Dopt takes retired computer equipment from companies and gives them a new life with students.
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.
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
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.
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
Ibrahim Firat talks about the new grading policies for Houston ISD and how students benefit from them.
Ibrahim Firat talks about the new grading policies for Houston ISD and how students benefit from them.
Twitter users ask Barack Obama to give national virtual commencement speech to Class of 2020
The request started getting viral traction on Wednesday, April 15.
The request started getting viral traction on Wednesday, April 15.
AAMA Sanchez Charter Schools helps low-income students during distance learning
About 20% of Latinos in Houston live in poverty. Income inequality can impact how students learn, particularly now, with distance learning.
About 20% of Latinos in Houston live in poverty. Income inequality can impact how students learn, particularly now, with distance learning.
Fort Bend ISD to continue online instruction through end of school year
Fort Bend ISD will continue online classes through the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
Fort Bend ISD will continue online classes through the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
Friday night lights with a twist in Friendswood
When schools across the country closed their doors, the superintendent of Friendswood ISD looked for a special way that students could be reached.
When schools across the country closed their doors, the superintendent of Friendswood ISD looked for a special way that students could be reached.
UH launches a virtual job fair for aspiring teachers
Melissa Wilson talks with Amber Thompson at the University of Houston about a virtual job fair for college seniors who are looking for teaching jobs.
Melissa Wilson talks with Amber Thompson at the University of Houston about a virtual job fair for college seniors who are looking for teaching jobs.
Tips on applying to college during COVID19 crisis
Ibrahin Firat of Firat Education shares some tips for high school seniors on how to apply to college.
Ibrahin Firat of Firat Education shares some tips for high school seniors on how to apply to college.
Refugee families struggle to continue learning during stay at home order
Many refugee families do not have access to a computer, internet, and they do not understand the concept of distance learning.
Many refugee families do not have access to a computer, internet, and they do not understand the concept of distance learning.
HISD to relaunch food distribution on April 6 with central packing hub
Starting on Monday, April 6, distribution will start back up with a streamlined process that will implement increased safety measures.
Starting on Monday, April 6, distribution will start back up with a streamlined process that will implement increased safety measures.
Low-income families struggle to get internet service for kids to learn online
While most parents struggle with continuing their children's education through a pandemic, it's even harder when you can't afford home computers or internet service.
While most parents struggle with continuing their children's education through a pandemic, it's even harder when you can't afford home computers or internet service.
Gov. Abbott closes Texas schools until May 4, as part of new executive order
"In accordance with the Guidelines from the President and the CDC, schools shall remain temporarily closed to in-person classroom attendance and shall not recommence before May 4, 2020."
"In accordance with the Guidelines from the President and the CDC, schools shall remain temporarily closed to in-person classroom attendance and shall not recommence before May 4, 2020."
FOX 26/My20 launches Classes at Home initiative
Fox 26 and My20 kicked off “Classes At Home”, specifically for Houston area children because school buildings may be closed but young brains are still open for business and ready to learn.
Fox 26 and My20 kicked off “Classes At Home”, specifically for Houston area children because school buildings may be closed but young brains are still open for business and ready to learn.