Trump administration ramps up dismantling Education Department by shifting duties
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
Texas students make gains in math and social studies, but reading growth stalls
Texas elementary and middle school students showed improvement in social studies and math, but little to no growth in reading, according to STAAR test results released Tuesday.
Texas elementary and middle school students showed improvement in social studies and math, but little to no growth in reading, according to STAAR test results released Tuesday.
Texas Southern receives new aviation training plane
Texas Southern University expanded its aviation program with a new training plane for students.
Texas Southern University expanded its aviation program with a new training plane for students.
Texas high school students see gains in all STAAR test subjects
Texas high school students made gains in every subject this year, according to state test results released Wednesday.
Texas high school students made gains in every subject this year, according to state test results released Wednesday.
102,000 Texas students got school vouchers in program’s first year
The first year of the Texas school-choice program saw 102,000 students awarded vouchers for the upcoming school year.
The first year of the Texas school-choice program saw 102,000 students awarded vouchers for the upcoming school year.
American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dies at 92 after being struck by car
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Gina Hinjosa launching nonpartisan program to fight school closures in Texas
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is launching a new nonpartisan organizing program called Team Texas Public Schools.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is launching a new nonpartisan organizing program called Team Texas Public Schools.
Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
FCC launches review of $3B school internet program over screen time concerns
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
Italian exchange student at Cy Creek HS goes viral after principal's graduation surprise
An Italian foreign exchange student became a Houston TikTok sensation after a hilarious accent mix-up led his host family to buy him a chicken pot pie instead of his bucket-list request for Popeyes. While Cypress-Fairbanks ISD policy prevented him from officially walking the graduation stage, he was still celebrated at commencement.
An Italian foreign exchange student became a Houston TikTok sensation after a hilarious accent mix-up led his host family to buy him a chicken pot pie instead of his bucket-list request for Popeyes. While Cypress-Fairbanks ISD policy prevented him from officially walking the graduation stage, he was still celebrated at commencement.
Exchange student in Houston area goes viral
An Italian foreign exchange student became a Houston TikTok sensation after a hilarious accent mix-up led his host family to buy him a chicken pot pie instead of his bucket-list request for Popeyes. He shared his experience in the US with FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart.
An Italian foreign exchange student became a Houston TikTok sensation after a hilarious accent mix-up led his host family to buy him a chicken pot pie instead of his bucket-list request for Popeyes. He shared his experience in the US with FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart.
Texas volleyball coach arrested after messages expose alleged relationship with student
A Bexar County educator has been arrested after investigators alleged she engaged in an intimate relationship with a student and tried to coach them to keep it secret.
A Bexar County educator has been arrested after investigators alleged she engaged in an intimate relationship with a student and tried to coach them to keep it secret.
Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
Education Department abandons civil rights focus on Black students
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Angelo State first in Texas to offer 'fast track' air traffic controller program
A West Texas university will become the first in the state to offer advanced air traffic controller training that will allow graduates to skip the Federal Aviation Administration Academy.
A West Texas university will become the first in the state to offer advanced air traffic controller training that will allow graduates to skip the Federal Aviation Administration Academy.
Houston ISD parents fed up with school's conditions
HISD parents are taking matters into their own hands to address hazardous conditions at a southeast Houston elementary school. A parent listed the issues to FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.
HISD parents are taking matters into their own hands to address hazardous conditions at a southeast Houston elementary school. A parent listed the issues to FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issues directive keeping college tuition frozen for upcoming school year
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday issued a directive reinforcing a freeze on undergraduate tuition and fees at all public institutions of higher education in Texas for the upcoming academic year.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday issued a directive reinforcing a freeze on undergraduate tuition and fees at all public institutions of higher education in Texas for the upcoming academic year.
Weather damage closes two Alvin ISD schools
Summer break arrived a few days early for some Alvin ISD students after storms caused water damage for two campuses. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to a district official about the closures and how families were alerted.
Summer break arrived a few days early for some Alvin ISD students after storms caused water damage for two campuses. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to a district official about the closures and how families were alerted.
25 states file lawsuit over student loan caps for nursing and healthcare degrees
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.