District policy questioned after student's phone reportedly stolen from teacher
A missing student phone is raising questions about testing policies in Fort Bend ISD.
A missing student phone is raising questions about testing policies in Fort Bend ISD.
First generation students hoping to beat the odds and graduate from college
No one in their family has done this before, these students are the first generation to go to college, yet the odds are stacked against them. Studies show that 1 in 3first generation students will quit without graduating. Sally MacDonald talks with 2 students attending the University of Houston.
No one in their family has done this before, these students are the first generation to go to college, yet the odds are stacked against them. Studies show that 1 in 3first generation students will quit without graduating. Sally MacDonald talks with 2 students attending the University of Houston.
Four board members, superintendent show up for Thursday nights school board meeting, but refuse to talk to reporters
HISD board members held a workshop with everyone in a meeting on Thursday. After school board members were done with the workshop, HISD cops made sure reporters couldn't get close to them.
HISD board members held a workshop with everyone in a meeting on Thursday. After school board members were done with the workshop, HISD cops made sure reporters couldn't get close to them.
More parents come forward saying bullying is an issue at Humble ISD, district not taking action
On Thursday, two Humble ISD families said their kids were physically attacked by other students. Both incidents were caught on video, yet when complaints were initially made to administrators, the parents say no action was taken and the response was underwhelming.
On Thursday, two Humble ISD families said their kids were physically attacked by other students. Both incidents were caught on video, yet when complaints were initially made to administrators, the parents say no action was taken and the response was underwhelming.
HISD board trustees to seek legal advice regarding state takeover
The Houston ISD board will meet with an attorney to seek legal advice because the 23-page letter from the Texas Education Commissioner changes just about everything for the district.
The Houston ISD board will meet with an attorney to seek legal advice because the 23-page letter from the Texas Education Commissioner changes just about everything for the district.
Texas Education Agency takes applications for Houston ISD Board of Managers
A series of community meetings have been scheduled regarding the application process. The TEA says the public is welcome to attend and ask questions about the process. Here's a link to the full list of applicant requirements for the board of managers.
A series of community meetings have been scheduled regarding the application process. The TEA says the public is welcome to attend and ask questions about the process. Here's a link to the full list of applicant requirements for the board of managers.
HISD Board trustees to seek legal advice regarding state takeover
Trustees were scheduled to meet this evening to seek legal advice regarding the state taking over the district, but they just decided to reschedule because of the heavy rain.
Trustees were scheduled to meet this evening to seek legal advice regarding the state taking over the district, but they just decided to reschedule because of the heavy rain.
Tampa elementary student offers teacher his birthday cash, saying teachers don't get paid enough
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
HISD officially being taken over by TEA
Houston ISD has two weeks to appeal the state takeover.
Houston ISD has two weeks to appeal the state takeover.
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 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.
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."
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.