Applying to Houston magnet schools
This is an important time of year for many parents as the Houston Independent School District will begin accepting applications on Sept. 30 for children to attend one of the various magnet schools. Many parents and students are researching schools so they can find the right fit. Applications to HISD magnet schools will be accepted from Sept. 30 until Dec. 9.
This is an important time of year for many parents as the Houston Independent School District will begin accepting applications on Sept. 30 for children to attend one of the various magnet schools. Many parents and students are researching schools so they can find the right fit. Applications to HISD magnet schools will be accepted from Sept. 30 until Dec. 9.
Black men gather to cheer on students returning to school in Detroit
Members of the Detroit City Council's Task Force on Black Male Engagement gathered Tuesday morning for the third year in a row to cheer on students returning to school.
Members of the Detroit City Council's Task Force on Black Male Engagement gathered Tuesday morning for the third year in a row to cheer on students returning to school.
Mom poses as dad for son's ‘Donuts with Dads' school breakfast
A North Texas mother proved she's willing to do anything to make her son happy when she dressed up as his dad to go to a father-son school breakfast.
A North Texas mother proved she's willing to do anything to make her son happy when she dressed up as his dad to go to a father-son school breakfast.
School banks on no-homework policy, longer school day to fight underperformance
A Massachusetts school is saying "No homework" to students as they are returning to classes, but it’s not being done entirely to create extra time for after-school fun in the last few days of summer – it’s part of a bid to turn around less-than-stellar performance.
A Massachusetts school is saying "No homework" to students as they are returning to classes, but it’s not being done entirely to create extra time for after-school fun in the last few days of summer – it’s part of a bid to turn around less-than-stellar performance.
Mom's hilarious back-to-school photos go viral
An entertaining back-to-school photo shoot of an Alabama mother and her children is resonating with families across the internet.
An entertaining back-to-school photo shoot of an Alabama mother and her children is resonating with families across the internet.
Healing Hugs: Texas police surprise slain officer's kids on first day of school
When Officer Justin Scherlen of the Amarillo Police Department died two weeks ago from complications from an on-duty vehicle crash, he left behind his wife, Jessica, and their kids, Fox 8 reported.
When Officer Justin Scherlen of the Amarillo Police Department died two weeks ago from complications from an on-duty vehicle crash, he left behind his wife, Jessica, and their kids, Fox 8 reported.
Girls are performing better in school than boys
As we continue to debate why women can’t earn the same wage as a man and why they are less likely to be promoted- educators around the world have been experiencing the mirrored opposite problem. In school, it’s the girls who constantly beat out the boys.
As we continue to debate why women can’t earn the same wage as a man and why they are less likely to be promoted- educators around the world have been experiencing the mirrored opposite problem. In school, it’s the girls who constantly beat out the boys.
High school seniors surprise classmates
High school can be really rough. So when some senior girls went back this year, they wanted to send a message of encouragement. And they literally did it with Post-Its.
High school can be really rough. So when some senior girls went back this year, they wanted to send a message of encouragement. And they literally did it with Post-Its.
WATCH: Dacula dads welcome students back to school with high fives
Last week, a Gwinnett County middle school kicked off the new school year in a big way, thanks to some doting dads.
Last week, a Gwinnett County middle school kicked off the new school year in a big way, thanks to some doting dads.
Guide dog in training learns at elementary school
What does it take to go from “puppy” to “service animal”?
What does it take to go from “puppy” to “service animal”?
As kids head back to school, parents deal with "super lice"
As kids head back to school in the Tampa Bay area, it also means it's peak season for head lice.
As kids head back to school in the Tampa Bay area, it also means it's peak season for head lice.
Back to school sleep, scheduling tips
After a summer of sleeping in and lazy mornings, a rude awakening.
After a summer of sleeping in and lazy mornings, a rude awakening.
Growing demands for pricey school supplies anger parents
Cash-strapped schools across America are demanding that parents spend hundreds on supplies, even requiring bulk purchases of cleaning materials that benefit the entire class, in a move that is fomenting anger among moms who say the lists are real budget busters.
Cash-strapped schools across America are demanding that parents spend hundreds on supplies, even requiring bulk purchases of cleaning materials that benefit the entire class, in a move that is fomenting anger among moms who say the lists are real budget busters.
WATCH: Is your child "catching" stress at school?
School's out and teachers are hopefully getting a much needed break. Though very rewarding, teaching can be a frustrating profession. But a new study from The University of British Columbia is the first to show that burnout and stress is "contagious" to the students.
School's out and teachers are hopefully getting a much needed break. Though very rewarding, teaching can be a frustrating profession. But a new study from The University of British Columbia is the first to show that burnout and stress is "contagious" to the students.
Houston high school students speak with officers about avoiding conflict
Dozens of high school students had the rare opportunity to have an honest and open dialogue with Houston police officers.
Dozens of high school students had the rare opportunity to have an honest and open dialogue with Houston police officers.
High school student pays for college by selling papers
In a city sometimes filled with crime, violence and negativity, there are several shining lights serving as beacons of hope for those caught up in the daily struggle of life in Memphis.
In a city sometimes filled with crime, violence and negativity, there are several shining lights serving as beacons of hope for those caught up in the daily struggle of life in Memphis.
WATCH: Are school dress codes failing our children?
After a lengthy appeal and battle with the school board, Navajo high school senior Dylan McCabe will be able to wear her moccasins during her graduation. She was initially told she couldn’t wear the moccasins because they were a "violation of dress code."
After a lengthy appeal and battle with the school board, Navajo high school senior Dylan McCabe will be able to wear her moccasins during her graduation. She was initially told she couldn’t wear the moccasins because they were a "violation of dress code."
Teen graduates from college before high school
A Wisconsin teen received his college diploma Saturday before he has even graduated high school.
A Wisconsin teen received his college diploma Saturday before he has even graduated high school.
The Monarch School and Institute provides job skills to students
What happens when they grow up? That's what many parents wonder when they have a child with autism. Educators at one Houston school are trying to ease minds by teaching students skills that they can use to pave their way toward a positive future.
What happens when they grow up? That's what many parents wonder when they have a child with autism. Educators at one Houston school are trying to ease minds by teaching students skills that they can use to pave their way toward a positive future.
Local school helps children with autism in unique ways
Locked inside. That's how many parents describe their child, who has autism. It's difficult to function in society, unless you can self-regulate, be able to handle what's bothering you - and then deal with those emotions. 1 out of 68 children is diagnosed with autism, many more than that have some type of neurological difference. Many parents say they finally have hope for their children because of a unique approach at Monarch School in Houston.
Locked inside. That's how many parents describe their child, who has autism. It's difficult to function in society, unless you can self-regulate, be able to handle what's bothering you - and then deal with those emotions. 1 out of 68 children is diagnosed with autism, many more than that have some type of neurological difference. Many parents say they finally have hope for their children because of a unique approach at Monarch School in Houston.