Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
East Bernard teacher, football coach killed in crash
A small Wharton County school district is coming together to support one another after its athletic director and coach and his wife were killed in a weekend crash.
A small Wharton County school district is coming together to support one another after its athletic director and coach and his wife were killed in a weekend crash.
9 Texas colleges receive $2 million to provide free course materials
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
FULL VIDEO: Morath speaks about Texas school rankings
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath was in the DFW area on Friday to talk about the school rankings published by the Texas Education Agency.
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath was in the DFW area on Friday to talk about the school rankings published by the Texas Education Agency.
Harvard wins dismissal of Trump administration lawsuit over alleged harassment of Jewish students
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
These are Texas' best and worst schools, districts for 2026
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its annual report cards on public school districts, campuses and charter schools.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its annual report cards on public school districts, campuses and charter schools.
2026 TEA accountability ratings: Houston-area school districts
The Texas Education Agency on Friday released A-F Accountability Ratings for 2026. Check your school district or campus.
The Texas Education Agency on Friday released A-F Accountability Ratings for 2026. Check your school district or campus.
White House proposes overhaul for early education program
The Trump administration announced a proposal of changes to a federal preschool program, shifting more of the responsibility to state officials and parents. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez explains the proposal for Head Start and why some are against it.
The Trump administration announced a proposal of changes to a federal preschool program, shifting more of the responsibility to state officials and parents. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez explains the proposal for Head Start and why some are against it.
Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
Houston ISD superintendent responds to teacher's viral video: 'That is why we're here'
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
Houston ISD says district more than doubles number of A and B-rated schools since 2023
The Houston Independent School District says the district has more than doubled the number of schools earning an A or B accountability rating since 2023 in the 2026 Texas Education Agency accountability system.
The Houston Independent School District says the district has more than doubled the number of schools earning an A or B accountability rating since 2023 in the 2026 Texas Education Agency accountability system.
Houston ISD teacher posts emotional video on students' reading ability
A high school teacher said on social media that his senior students struggled with a reading assignment.
A high school teacher said on social media that his senior students struggled with a reading assignment.
These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Abbott lays out 3 priorities for Texas Classroom Commission at inaugural meeting
The Texas Classroom Commission held its first meeting Monday, where Gov. Greg Abbott laid out three priorities for the group.
The Texas Classroom Commission held its first meeting Monday, where Gov. Greg Abbott laid out three priorities for the group.
Schools starting in August among 'dumbest things' Texas does, lawmaker says.
A Texas lawmaker is pushing for children to start school later in the year because of the risks involving heat in August.
A Texas lawmaker is pushing for children to start school later in the year because of the risks involving heat in August.
Houston Back-to-School Block Party helps thousands of families prepare for new school year
Thousands of Houston-area families packed the parking lot outside Johnny Dang & Co. Sunday for an annual back-to-school block party aimed at making sure students have the supplies — and encouragement — they need before heading back to class.
Thousands of Houston-area families packed the parking lot outside Johnny Dang & Co. Sunday for an annual back-to-school block party aimed at making sure students have the supplies — and encouragement — they need before heading back to class.
Back-to-school safety tips for parents: 'Don't give strangers a road map'
From first day photos to bus stop safety, Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Constable Patrick Quincy has warnings and reminders for parents as they prep their kids to head back to school.
From first day photos to bus stop safety, Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Constable Patrick Quincy has warnings and reminders for parents as they prep their kids to head back to school.
Back-to-school safety tips for parents
As students and parents get ready for the first day of school, Fort Bend County law enforcement has reminders for parents to keep their kids' safety a priority. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares what the Precinct 4 constable had to say.
As students and parents get ready for the first day of school, Fort Bend County law enforcement has reminders for parents to keep their kids' safety a priority. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares what the Precinct 4 constable had to say.
DOJ: Duke Law illegally used race in consideration for admission
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.