Vice President Harris gets first endorsement
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FOX 26's Damali Keith attended the Vice President's speech with the Teachers' Union and spoke with educators in attendance to get their take on what VP Harris had to say.

Sentinel school safety system launched for Texas schools

Sentinel, a school safety program, has officially been launched to support all schools across Texas as a way to monitor safety policies and threat assessments.

Houston ISD bus route changes for school choice students

Houston ISD is changing the way their school choice students get to class in an effort to cut costs within the district.

Back-to-School health checklist: Vaccines, exams, and supplies

In just a few weeks, students will be heading back to school, so it's time to make sure your child is up-to-date on all of their vaccines required to attend class.

Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court

The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.

Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers

Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.

Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional

The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.

Houston ISD schools damaged, without power after Beryl

Dozens of Houston ISD campuses sustained damage from Beryl, and more remain without power on Friday, the district says.

Hurricane Beryl: Houston-area school closures for Tuesday

List of Houston, Texas, school closures for Tuesday due to Hurricane Beryl, which left millions without power, several high water locations, and a path of deadly destruction.

Some Texas school districts enact, consider ban on student cell phones

Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.

Hurricane Beryl: Houston area school closures for Monday

List of Houston, Texas, school closures for Monday due to Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall in Texas Monday morning.

Two Latinas have scholarships canceled by City
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A community rallying behind Pasadena teens took their concerns to City Hall after the city attorney and mayor canceled two checks for college-bound Latinas without explanation. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia has more on the story.

Pasadena officials questioned about canceled scholarships for Latinas

Members of the Pasadena community are seeking explanations from city officials after two college scholarships designated for Latina students were unexpectedly canceled.

Oklahoma's top education official orders Bible instruction in public schools

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.

Search for missing Houston ISD teacher, her husband in Utah

The search continues in Utah for a missing Houston ISD teacher and her husband as local authorities fear a flash flood may have swept them away.