Texas school accountability ratings 2022-2023: Houston-area school districts

The Texas Education Agency has released A-F accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year. See ratings for Houston-area school districts.

Texas Senate to discuss school choice bill on Wednesday

The Texas Senate will take up the much-discussed school voucher bill on Wednesday as it looks to clear the final hurdles before sending the legislation to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.

Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume

Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.

School choice passes House, Texas tariff impact
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The Texas House passed school choice legislation for the first time. The bill creates a $1 billion program to use public funds to pay for private schooling. It would be the largest program of its kind in the country. Then, the Texas Association of Business talks about the kind of jobs that will be brought back to the Lone Star State due to tariffs.

Katy ISD student develops program for visually impaired students
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A Katy high school senior created an educational platform to help a friend who was left out due to blindness. The student shared her story with FOX 26's Tom Zizka.

Katy ISD student develops online tool to help blind students

A Katy ISD senior is making a name for herself and charting a future of success, all before she graduates high school or goes to college.

Former Houston ISD executive, district vendor found guilty in multimillion-dollar corruption scheme

A former Houston ISD executive and a former district vendor have been found guilty of over 30 charges related to a nearly decade-long scheme that took millions of dollars from the district.

Houston ISD expanding 'Sunrise Centers': What are they?

Houston ISD is ending its wraparound services department and streamlining under a new model to expand the number of Sunrise Centers in the area. What are they?

HISD expanding to Sunrise Centers
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Houston ISD is ending its wraparound services department and streamlining under a new model. FOX 26's Shelby Rose explains more about what this means for educators and students.

Why Should I Care? Texas House passes school choice bill
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Texas state lawmakers have debated and voted on school choice in Texas. What next after the historic vote in the Texas House?

Houston ISD shutting down its wrap-around services department
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Houston ISD is shutting down its wraparound services department and removing wraparound specialists from their campuses.

HISD eliminates wraparound services department, shifts to integrated support model

The district says services aren’t being cut, but streamlined under a centralized model, with plans to expand Sunrise Centers to eight locations. Critics argue the move could leave vulnerable students underserved.

Texas House passes school choice bill
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Overnight, the Texas House House approved a school choice program in the state, taking the vote just after 2 a.m. FOX 26's Shelby Rose has more details on the bill, which is one step closer to being a reality.

Support, opposition for Texas school choice bill
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The Texas House passed the school choice bill on Wednesday, but those on opposite party lines spoke their reasoning behind supporting or opposing the controversial bill.