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.
Houston Independent School District has introduced a new Pay For Performance compensation plan directed at teachers for the next school year.
Houston-area high school students could possibly win $100k after advancing to the finals in math competition
The five St. John High School math team members were at the prom when they got the good news.
The five St. John High School math team members were at the prom when they got the good news.
School choice in Texas: Gov. Abbott talks with FOX 26
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke with Texas Governor Greg Abbott who wants parents to have greater choice in their children's education.
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
After a heated debate on Thursday, Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2 will be going to the full house in Austin.
After a heated debate on Thursday, Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2 will be going to the full house in Austin.
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.