HISD middle school assistant principal choked at basketball game, suspect charged
A Houston woman was charged for assaulting a public servant, the assistant principal at an Houston ISD middle school, court records state.
TSU Flight Academy to open in 2025
As the aviation industry needs more pilots, Texas Southern University hopes to become the premier aviation school. The university announced they are building a flight academy at Ellington Airport and it's all thanks a $5.5 million from the Airport Improvement Fund approved by the Houston City Council.
Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
House passes legislation to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias
If approved by the Senate, whole milk could be available on school menus for the first time in over a decade.
Fort Bend ISD Board names lone finalist for superintendent following Dr. Christie Whitbeck's retirement
The Fort Bend Independent School District Board of Trustees have named Dr. Marc Smith the lone finalist for superintendent following the retirement of Dr. Christie Whitbeck.
Houston ISD will become District of Innovation after school board vote
The Houston Independent School District School Board has approved plans for HISD to become a District of Innovation on Thursday which includes allowing the district to hire high school teachers who do not hold a certification.
California teen becomes youngest to pass the state bar exam
HISTORY-MAKING: 17-year-old becomes the youngest ever to pass the state bar exam and has now been sworn-in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys.
Houston ISD staffer says she was fired for taking time off after husband diagnosed, died of cancer
A Houston woman says she was fired from Houston Independent School District after taking too many days off to deal with her husband's terminal cancer diagnosis.
Biden admin approves $5 billion more in student loan relief: See who qualifies
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
Houston ISD staff who take more than 15 days of leave could get fired, policy says
Employees at Houston ISD say they’re confused about the district’s paid leave policy. This comes after a memo making the rounds said staff could face automatic termination if they use more than the 10 allotted days off provided.
