Simple ways to help children stay focused in school
Going back to school can bring both change and challenges, especially for children who have a hard time staying focuses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says about 1 in 10 American children between the ages of 4 and 17 have been diagnosed at some point with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children 6 and older...
Going back to school can bring both change and challenges, especially for children who have a hard time staying focuses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says about 1 in 10 American children between the ages of 4 and 17 have been diagnosed at some point with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children 6 and older...
Successful school year begins at home
Preparing for the school year begins at home prior to the first day of school. Kids get excited to shop for new clothes and meet up with friends, but their worries and concerns often go unnoticed in the excitement. Parents are a powerful influence on their child’s school year experience because a parent’s attitude directly affects their child’s.
Preparing for the school year begins at home prior to the first day of school. Kids get excited to shop for new clothes and meet up with friends, but their worries and concerns often go unnoticed in the excitement. Parents are a powerful influence on their child’s school year experience because a parent’s attitude directly affects their child’s.
Back-to-school 20-minute dinner
Back to school means schedules are about to get really hectic. The Nutrition Mom, Stephanie Merchant, stopped by FOX 26 Morning News Weekends to share one of her favorite 20-minute dinners.
Back to school means schedules are about to get really hectic. The Nutrition Mom, Stephanie Merchant, stopped by FOX 26 Morning News Weekends to share one of her favorite 20-minute dinners.
Tax Free Weekend exemptions, exclusions, and safety
School is about start in about two weeks for local schools. Before the first bell rings, children are going to need school supplies, and that's where the Tax Free Weekend comes in.
School is about start in about two weeks for local schools. Before the first bell rings, children are going to need school supplies, and that's where the Tax Free Weekend comes in.
Photos of teacher panhandling for school supplies go viral
An elementary school teacher in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is drawing worldwide attention because she has been panhandling for money to pay for school supplies.
An elementary school teacher in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is drawing worldwide attention because she has been panhandling for money to pay for school supplies.
HISD Board of Education approves 2017-2018 school year budget
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education on Thursday approved a 2017-2018 school year budget that includes almost $49 million in salary increases and $2.2 million for special education. The salary increases are designed to ensure the district is providing all employees with a competitive and livable wage, while the special education funding is designed to provide that...
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education on Thursday approved a 2017-2018 school year budget that includes almost $49 million in salary increases and $2.2 million for special education. The salary increases are designed to ensure the district is providing all employees with a competitive and livable wage, while the special education funding is designed to provide that...
Viral first and last day of school photos
Summer is almost upon us, and schools are letting out across the country. There’s also a popular viral trend that is bringing a smile to both students and parents on social media.
Summer is almost upon us, and schools are letting out across the country. There’s also a popular viral trend that is bringing a smile to both students and parents on social media.
Teen student's service dog featured in high school yearbook
At Stafford High School in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a 4-year-old made it into the yearbook. Or 28 if you count dog years. “Alpha” is Andrew “A.J.” Schalk’s service dog, and was allowed to have his school photo directly next to his human owner.
At Stafford High School in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a 4-year-old made it into the yearbook. Or 28 if you count dog years. “Alpha” is Andrew “A.J.” Schalk’s service dog, and was allowed to have his school photo directly next to his human owner.
Genius brothers, 14 and 11, graduate from college, high school
Two brothers from Texas are taking their love of education to new heights.
Two brothers from Texas are taking their love of education to new heights.
Eco-friendly 9-year-olds eliminating styrofoam from school
Two 9-year olds at East Montessori Charter School in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina showed their teachers they’re some pretty quick learners. Lyla and Katie are third graders, and recently learned about the negative effects of styrofoam on the planet.
Two 9-year olds at East Montessori Charter School in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina showed their teachers they’re some pretty quick learners. Lyla and Katie are third graders, and recently learned about the negative effects of styrofoam on the planet.
15-year-old graduates college ahead of high school
Double congratulations are in order for one Georgia Teen.
Double congratulations are in order for one Georgia Teen.
Incredible teen accepted to eight Ivy League schools
Ifeoma White-Thorpe has a tough decision coming up. Which Ivy League school should she attend?
Ifeoma White-Thorpe has a tough decision coming up. Which Ivy League school should she attend?
Houston students 'opting out' skip STAAR test, but not school
The gathering at Kindred Church in Montrose is called "Opt Out Academy" -- a place where kids whose parents believe high-stakes testing is bad, can bring their children this week to absorb some alternative good.
The gathering at Kindred Church in Montrose is called "Opt Out Academy" -- a place where kids whose parents believe high-stakes testing is bad, can bring their children this week to absorb some alternative good.
As Texas public schools launch STAAR testing, some students opt out
There are more than 5 million public school students in Texas, and if the state had its way all would eagerly participate in high-stakes testing.
There are more than 5 million public school students in Texas, and if the state had its way all would eagerly participate in high-stakes testing.
Legalize sunscreen in schools? Bill would allow students to carry product without a doctor's note
A new bill has been introduced to the Arizona House to eliminate the ban on sunscreens in Arizona schools. Since it's considered an over the counter drug, the law currently requires a written doctor's note to apply the product on school grounds, but that could be changing soon. FOX 10's Marcy Jones reports.
A new bill has been introduced to the Arizona House to eliminate the ban on sunscreens in Arizona schools. Since it's considered an over the counter drug, the law currently requires a written doctor's note to apply the product on school grounds, but that could be changing soon. FOX 10's Marcy Jones reports.
Arizona becomes one of first states to require public schools to teach cursive
Arizona will soon require public schools to teach cursive, part of a slate of new education standards approved by the state Board of Education Monday in its push to revise national guidelines known as Common Core. The new K-12 math and language arts learning standards will take effect in fall 2018.
Arizona will soon require public schools to teach cursive, part of a slate of new education standards approved by the state Board of Education Monday in its push to revise national guidelines known as Common Core. The new K-12 math and language arts learning standards will take effect in fall 2018.
Perfection: Sarasota middle school student aces ACT
Julia Kourelakos was born to excel. She could read at the age of 2; she knew her times tables at the age of 5. Now, at the age of 14, she is acing the ACT.
Julia Kourelakos was born to excel. She could read at the age of 2; she knew her times tables at the age of 5. Now, at the age of 14, she is acing the ACT.
Man pays overdue school lunch fees for nearly 100 children
A motel owner in Burlington, Iowa, has surprised the elementary school he attended by writing a $700 check to pay overdue school lunch fees for dozens of kids.
A motel owner in Burlington, Iowa, has surprised the elementary school he attended by writing a $700 check to pay overdue school lunch fees for dozens of kids.
Football player raises American flag when he sees school doesn't have one
A high school football player from Troy, New York, is going viral for his patriotism.
A high school football player from Troy, New York, is going viral for his patriotism.
Instead of axing recess, some schools are holding it 4 times a day
Raise your hand - who remembers recess? Whether you dreaded the playground or it was your favorite “subject” - the midday break from school has become a pretty retro idea. Now, elementary schools are more focused than ever on academics and testing, leaving little time to let kids just play.
Raise your hand - who remembers recess? Whether you dreaded the playground or it was your favorite “subject” - the midday break from school has become a pretty retro idea. Now, elementary schools are more focused than ever on academics and testing, leaving little time to let kids just play.