Debate on school vouchers in Texas continues in Austin
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The future of education in Texas is on the agenda in Austin. State representatives debate on passing what's being described as the biggest so-called voucher scheme in the country.

Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis

A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”

Texas House to vote on school choice plan, $7.7B increase in school funding

In the Texas House, lawmakers plan to discuss bills focused on public school funding and if the state should use tax dollars to fund private school tuition.

Texas House to vote on education bills
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There are several school bills Texas lawmakers plan to discuss in the state House. The two getting the most attention focus on public school funding and if the state should use tax dollars to fund private school tuition.

Dallas school shooting: Teen suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault mass shooting

A 17-year-old turned himself in after a mass shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School that left at least 4 students injured. Police released new details, saying he was let in through an unsecured door before opening fire.

Harvard says no to Trump demands: What to know about $2B funding freeze

Harvard said no to the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus, and the government said it would freeze more than $2.2 billion in funding. Here's what to know about the situation.

Fort Bend ISD approves controversial gender policy
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Parents of Fort Bend ISD need to know about a new policy, approved by the school board Monday night, regarding how school's handle students gender identity. FOX 26's Shelby Rose has more details on what the policy entails.

Fort Bend ISD votes for gender policy centered on parental notification

Fort Bend ISD board members voted 5 to 2 in support of a controversial policy regarding how schools handle students’ gender identities — a decision that will impact students across the district. 

Best states for education in 2025

Schools across the country offer different resources that help students thrive academically, and these states earn high grades for their overall performance.

Gov. Abbott on school choice, THC ban, bond reform
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks about several issues in front of the state legislature, including school choice, a THC ban and criminal bond reform. Then, the FOX Texas Trio discuss Ken Paxton's run for the US Senate.

A.1. responds after Linda McMahon mistakes it with AI

Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.

Pre-K teacher investigated for giving kids gummies before nap time

Parents reported "their children feeling sleepier and napping during the day when they normally wouldn’t," according to a search warrant.

HISD introduces new pay for performance model for teachers

Houston Independent School District has introduced a new Pay For Performance compensation plan directed at teachers for the next school year.

School choice in Texas: Gov. Abbott talks with FOX 26
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FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke with Texas Governor Greg Abbott who wants parents to have greater choice in their children's education.

Education bills move to full Texas house
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After a heated debate on Thursday, Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2 will be going to the full house in Austin.