Houston ISD to induct new Hall of Honor class
This weekend Houston ISD will induct their new class into the Hall of Honor. FOX 26's Nate Griffin is with the district's athletic director Andre Walker about the inductees and the excitement behind the event.
This weekend Houston ISD will induct their new class into the Hall of Honor. FOX 26's Nate Griffin is with the district's athletic director Andre Walker about the inductees and the excitement behind the event.
Back to school safety tips for kids, drivers
AAA Texas Representatie Doug Shupe gives safety reminders for parents, kids, and drivers as students return to the classrooms.
AAA Texas Representatie Doug Shupe gives safety reminders for parents, kids, and drivers as students return to the classrooms.
Teachers spark debate for 'Alphabet Song' tune changes: 'Hits my ears wrong'
A new way to sing the alphabet is dividing critics.
A new way to sing the alphabet is dividing critics.
Can you get dorm insurance for college students?
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
About two-thirds of Texans support school voucher legislation, poll shows
Texans overwhelmingly support school voucher programs and education savings accounts, according to a recent poll.
Texans overwhelmingly support school voucher programs and education savings accounts, according to a recent poll.
Sentinel school safety system launched in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott announced a platform to centralize school safety checks and other information for districts called 'Sentinel', which was designed by TEA with input from superintendents around the state. FOX 26's Denise Middleton reports on what Texans should know.
Governor Greg Abbott announced a platform to centralize school safety checks and other information for districts called 'Sentinel', which was designed by TEA with input from superintendents around the state. FOX 26's Denise Middleton reports on what Texans should know.
Vice President Harris gets first endorsement
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teachers struggle with burden of covering cost of crucial school supplies
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.
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.
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.
Dozens of Houston ISD campuses sustained damage from Beryl, and more remain without power on Friday, the district says.
Shaq takes 20 North Texas kids on $500 back-to-school shopping sprees at JCPenney
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
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.
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.
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.