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.
Success story for school with later start time
Research that suggests teens do better in school if they get more sleep, is not new. But slowly, some schools are starting to adjust their schedules to accommodate that idea. In Houston, the private Emery/Weiner School is one of a handful of Texas campuses and districts to start the school day 40 minutes later.
Research that suggests teens do better in school if they get more sleep, is not new. But slowly, some schools are starting to adjust their schedules to accommodate that idea. In Houston, the private Emery/Weiner School is one of a handful of Texas campuses and districts to start the school day 40 minutes later.
Governor Abbott 'high-fives' AISD elementary kids on first day of school
Some Zavalla Elementary students coming back from summer break got a nice surprise Monday afternoon -- a hi-five from the Governor.
Some Zavalla Elementary students coming back from summer break got a nice surprise Monday afternoon -- a hi-five from the Governor.
What's Your Point ? August 6, 2017 TX Rep. Dan Huberty
What's Your Point ? August 6, 2017 TX Rep. Dan Huberty Education finance reform
What's Your Point ? August 6, 2017 TX Rep. Dan Huberty Education finance reform
Police v Clergy: a basketball game for the community
Houston police faced off against local clergy during a community basketball game Saturday afternoon.
Houston police faced off against local clergy during a community basketball game Saturday afternoon.
Is algebra an unnecessary stumbling block in US schools?
NEW YORK (AP) — Who needs algebra? That question muttered by many a frustrated student over the years has become a vigorous debate among American educators, sparked by a provocative new book that argues required algebra has become an unnecessary stumbling block that forces millions to drop out of high school or college.
NEW YORK (AP) — Who needs algebra? That question muttered by many a frustrated student over the years has become a vigorous debate among American educators, sparked by a provocative new book that argues required algebra has become an unnecessary stumbling block that forces millions to drop out of high school or college.
West Texas school district makes switch to 4-day school week
DALLAS (AP) — The weekend will start early for children in a West Texas school district that's adopted a four-day school week. The new schedule in Olfen, northeast of San Angelo, is believed to be the first such change since lawmakers last year gave schools greater leeway in setting their calendars.
DALLAS (AP) — The weekend will start early for children in a West Texas school district that's adopted a four-day school week. The new schedule in Olfen, northeast of San Angelo, is believed to be the first such change since lawmakers last year gave schools greater leeway in setting their calendars.