School choice, school funding bills head to the Tx House
Long sought financial relief for our state's public schools, all teed up for passage this week by the Texas House. How much relief? An additional $8 billion worth. Enough to increase the per-pupil allotment by nearly $400, and give teachers a well-deserved raise.
Long sought financial relief for our state's public schools, all teed up for passage this week by the Texas House. How much relief? An additional $8 billion worth. Enough to increase the per-pupil allotment by nearly $400, and give teachers a well-deserved raise.
Texas school choice, funding bills head to full House
Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2, which address school funding and school choice, had critical votes in a House committee Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2, which address school funding and school choice, had critical votes in a House committee Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
Controversial education bills move to full Texas House
Two controversial education bills, SB 2 and HB 2, are moving to the full Texas House. The school funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
Two controversial education bills, SB 2 and HB 2, are moving to the full Texas House. The school funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
Ohio library book returned almost 100 years overdue
The overdue library book was checked out in 1926 and librarians found it at a local Ohio branch decades later.
The overdue library book was checked out in 1926 and librarians found it at a local Ohio branch decades later.
Houston: Project Prom helps unhoused HISD teens prep for prom
A non-profit organization is making sure Houston Independent School District students' prom dress dreams come true.
A non-profit organization is making sure Houston Independent School District students' prom dress dreams come true.
Project Prom: Houston nonprofits help unhoused students with prom outfits
This Woman's Work and Mocha Man Style held a drive to collect dresses, suits, and accessories for unhoused Houston ISD who want to go to prom. FOX 26's Jade Flury attended the event and spoke to the organizers.
This Woman's Work and Mocha Man Style held a drive to collect dresses, suits, and accessories for unhoused Houston ISD who want to go to prom. FOX 26's Jade Flury attended the event and spoke to the organizers.
Deer Park pastor facing backlash for comments on ISD superintendent finalist
Tiffany Regan was named by Deer Park ISD as the lone finalist for superintendent. A pastor in the area made comments regarding Regan's sexual orientation.
Tiffany Regan was named by Deer Park ISD as the lone finalist for superintendent. A pastor in the area made comments regarding Regan's sexual orientation.
Student loan repayment plan applications reopened by Education Department: What to know
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday reopened online applications for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday reopened online applications for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
Texas NAACP joins lawsuit over Trump Administration's actions to dismantle Department of Education
The lawsuit, filed by the national NAACP and other branches of the organization, states that getting rid of the department would threaten educational equality for students of color across the country.
The lawsuit, filed by the national NAACP and other branches of the organization, states that getting rid of the department would threaten educational equality for students of color across the country.
Texas House Speaker expects vote on school choice early next week
House Speaker Dustin Burrows said he expects both school choice bills to make it out of a House committee and onto the House floor for a vote early next week.
House Speaker Dustin Burrows said he expects both school choice bills to make it out of a House committee and onto the House floor for a vote early next week.
UH medical students celebrated 'Match Day'
University of Houston medical students celebrated Match Day on Friday! Two students and an organizer joined the Morning Show to share more about the excitement from the day!
University of Houston medical students celebrated Match Day on Friday! Two students and an organizer joined the Morning Show to share more about the excitement from the day!
Student impact from Dept. of Education dismantling
President Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education but it has left any student borrowers how this impacts their loans. Matthew Carpenter with College Aid Pro helps answer some of those questions.
President Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education but it has left any student borrowers how this impacts their loans. Matthew Carpenter with College Aid Pro helps answer some of those questions.
Texas bill would ban phones from classrooms | Texas: The Issue Is
The bill would require classrooms to designate a secure, out-of-sight area to keep phones during instructional times.
The bill would require classrooms to designate a secure, out-of-sight area to keep phones during instructional times.
Cruz pledges to punish Republicans who vote against school choice
As if House Republicans opposed to school choice didn't have enough on their hands. With Governor Greg Abbott looking to claim their political scalp. Now, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is very publicly vowing a scorched earth primary vendetta against any GOP member seeking to torpedo the effort to fund private education with public dollars.
As if House Republicans opposed to school choice didn't have enough on their hands. With Governor Greg Abbott looking to claim their political scalp. Now, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is very publicly vowing a scorched earth primary vendetta against any GOP member seeking to torpedo the effort to fund private education with public dollars.
Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Is college still worth it? Americans weigh in on school costs, value of degree: poll
Concerns about college affordability have Americans split on whether making the financial investment in a degree is worth it.
Concerns about college affordability have Americans split on whether making the financial investment in a degree is worth it.
U.S. Department of Education dismantled: What does it mean for Texas?
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. But some Texas education advocates are worried about funds being allocated by the state, rather than overseen federally.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. But some Texas education advocates are worried about funds being allocated by the state, rather than overseen federally.
U.S. Department of Education: Trump signs order to begin dismantling department
White House officials acknowledged Thursday that Trump cannot completely shut down the Department of Education, but Trump's action will make the department much smaller than it is today
White House officials acknowledged Thursday that Trump cannot completely shut down the Department of Education, but Trump's action will make the department much smaller than it is today
Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
Texas Senate passes two bills regarding religion in schools
One bill would allow districts to give students time to pray during school hours. The other bill is related to having the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
One bill would allow districts to give students time to pray during school hours. The other bill is related to having the Ten Commandments in classrooms.