Houston ISD Superintendent's new salary
Two years after the state takeover of Houston ISD, the appointed superintendent, Mike Miles, just received a hefty raise.
Two years after the state takeover of Houston ISD, the appointed superintendent, Mike Miles, just received a hefty raise.
Houston ISD Board of Managers approve 5-year contract for Superintendent Mike Miles
The Houston Independent School District Board of Managers have approved a five-year contract for current Superintendent Mike Miles.
The Houston Independent School District Board of Managers have approved a five-year contract for current Superintendent Mike Miles.
China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Texas releases 2025 STAAR end-of-course results, shows mixed progress
The Texas Education Agency released the 2025 STAAR EOC results, revealing a mixed picture of high school student performance across core subjects. While Algebra I and Biology scores improved, English I, English II, and U.S. History saw declines. Commissioner Mike Morath emphasized ongoing efforts to enhance academic achievement. A legislative proposal to modify the testing system did not progress, maintaining the current STAAR format.
The Texas Education Agency released the 2025 STAAR EOC results, revealing a mixed picture of high school student performance across core subjects. While Algebra I and Biology scores improved, English I, English II, and U.S. History saw declines. Commissioner Mike Morath emphasized ongoing efforts to enhance academic achievement. A legislative proposal to modify the testing system did not progress, maintaining the current STAAR format.
Maine grandmother graduates college at 88 years old
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
Texas THC ban, school funding bills have legislators split | Texas: The Issue Is
As Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills passed by the Texas legislature, members from both parties talked about the session's big wins and losses.
As Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills passed by the Texas legislature, members from both parties talked about the session's big wins and losses.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s latest ban on Harvard’s international students
A federal judge late Thursday temporarily blocked a proclamation by President Donald Trump that banned foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University.
A federal judge late Thursday temporarily blocked a proclamation by President Donald Trump that banned foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University.
Texas court sides with DOJ, prohibits in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaking on behalf of the DOJ, believes the Texas Dream Act treats some U.S. residents like “second-class citizens."
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaking on behalf of the DOJ, believes the Texas Dream Act treats some U.S. residents like “second-class citizens."
Houston ISD special needs teacher accused of locking students in cabinet
An investigation alleges that an elementary school teacher locked several special needs students in a cabinet. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke to the mother of one of the students and reached out to HISD for comment.
An investigation alleges that an elementary school teacher locked several special needs students in a cabinet. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke to the mother of one of the students and reached out to HISD for comment.
HISD teacher recommended for termination after locking special needs students in cabinet
An investigation alleges that a Houston elementary school teacher locked several special needs students in a cabinet.
An investigation alleges that a Houston elementary school teacher locked several special needs students in a cabinet.
Gov. Abbott signs bill to provide $8.5B for Texas public schools
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.
Bill to replace Texas STAAR test fails
Texas lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on a bill that would have replaced the STAAR test in the state.
Texas lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on a bill that would have replaced the STAAR test in the state.
TEA extends Houston ISD takeover until June 2027, agency states
The Texas Education Agency will continue their intervention at Houston Independent School District for another two years until June 2027.
The Texas Education Agency will continue their intervention at Houston Independent School District for another two years until June 2027.
What's in Texas' school funding bill?
Texas House Bill 2 was sent to Governor Abbott's office on Thursday night. Rudy Koski with FOX 7 in Austin breaks down the $8.5 billion package.
Texas House Bill 2 was sent to Governor Abbott's office on Thursday night. Rudy Koski with FOX 7 in Austin breaks down the $8.5 billion package.
Texas sends $8.5 billion school funding bill to Gov. Abbott: Here's what's in it
The funding plan looks to provide much-needed dollars to a public school system that has struggled under previous funding formulas.
The funding plan looks to provide much-needed dollars to a public school system that has struggled under previous funding formulas.
Texas bill banning phones in schools sent to Gov. Abbott for approval
A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.
A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.
Judge extends block against Trump policy banning Harvard foreign students
A U.S. District judge extended the block she imposed last week with a temporary restraining order, which allows the Ivy League school to continue enrolling international students as a lawsuit proceeds.
A U.S. District judge extended the block she imposed last week with a temporary restraining order, which allows the Ivy League school to continue enrolling international students as a lawsuit proceeds.
Lawsuit from former Fort Bend ISD superintendent dismissed against district
According to the FBISD board of trustees, the former superintendent claimed some trustees violated for resignation agreement.
According to the FBISD board of trustees, the former superintendent claimed some trustees violated for resignation agreement.
Metro Atlanta teen goes viral for working at Burger King after graduation
Metro Atlanta teen Mykale Baker went viral after reporting to his Burger King shift still wearing his graduation medals.
Metro Atlanta teen Mykale Baker went viral after reporting to his Burger King shift still wearing his graduation medals.
Trump's tariffs blocked by court | D.C. Daily
President Trump's massive tariffs were ruled to be illegal and can not be kept in place, according to a court ruling. Harvard University is in federal court arguing against President Trump blocking international students from studying at the school.
President Trump's massive tariffs were ruled to be illegal and can not be kept in place, according to a court ruling. Harvard University is in federal court arguing against President Trump blocking international students from studying at the school.