Houston ISD Eastwood Academy teacher charged with improper relationship with a student
Houston ISD Eastwood Academy High School teacher Christopher Wayne Williams, 41, has been charged with improper relationship with a student, court documents show.
Houston ISD Eastwood Academy High School teacher Christopher Wayne Williams, 41, has been charged with improper relationship with a student, court documents show.
Houston ISD Lamar High School lockdown lifted after bomb threat investigation
A lockdown has been lifted at Houston ISD’s Lamar High School after an investigation into a bomb threat on Thursday morning, officials say.
A lockdown has been lifted at Houston ISD’s Lamar High School after an investigation into a bomb threat on Thursday morning, officials say.
Houston ISD releases draft plan to become District of Innovation
The Houston Independent School District has released its draft plan in an effort to become a District of Innovation.
The Houston Independent School District has released its draft plan in an effort to become a District of Innovation.
Texas senate backs Governor Abbott's push for school choice
Abbott's school choice push in Texas gains momentum with Senate support, offering substantial public-school funding and teacher raises in exchange for a $10,400/year private school voucher program with no income restrictions.
Abbott's school choice push in Texas gains momentum with Senate support, offering substantial public-school funding and teacher raises in exchange for a $10,400/year private school voucher program with no income restrictions.
3 students at South Texas College of Law could be first siblings attending at same time
Three students at South Texas College of Law could be the first siblings to attend the downtown campus at the same time.
Three students at South Texas College of Law could be the first siblings to attend the downtown campus at the same time.
3 siblings attend Texas law school together
Three students at South Texas College of Law could be the first siblings to attend the downtown campus at the same time. FOX 26's Randy Wallace introduces us to the litigating LaRoe's!
Three students at South Texas College of Law could be the first siblings to attend the downtown campus at the same time. FOX 26's Randy Wallace introduces us to the litigating LaRoe's!
Pesticide exposure risk for thousands of students
Thousands of students at schools in Texas may be at risk of exposure to pesticides, according to a report from the Environmental Working Group. The study found that more than four thousand elementary schools across the country are located within 200 feet of crop fields where pesticides are sprayed, with 207 such schools in Texas
Thousands of students at schools in Texas may be at risk of exposure to pesticides, according to a report from the Environmental Working Group. The study found that more than four thousand elementary schools across the country are located within 200 feet of crop fields where pesticides are sprayed, with 207 such schools in Texas
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
Houston ISD mother questions district after son found on Metro bus, mile away from school
A Houston ISD student's mother wants answers after her son went missing from school after being put on a METRO bus.
A Houston ISD student's mother wants answers after her son went missing from school after being put on a METRO bus.
Survey reveals attitudes on school vouchers
A recent extensive study conducted by researchers at the University of Houston and Texas Southern University, released this morning, found that 49 percent of those surveyed support school vouchers for low-income parents, while 47 percent support vouchers for all parents.
A recent extensive study conducted by researchers at the University of Houston and Texas Southern University, released this morning, found that 49 percent of those surveyed support school vouchers for low-income parents, while 47 percent support vouchers for all parents.
New York police have 'person of interest' in Cornell antisemitic threats in custody
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that a person of interest in relation to threats of a mass shooting and antisemitic violence at Cornell University had been identified by law enforcement.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that a person of interest in relation to threats of a mass shooting and antisemitic violence at Cornell University had been identified by law enforcement.
Survey reveals how Texans feel about school vouchers
A recent survey in Texas reveals nearly half of respondents support school vouchers, with 49% in favor for low-income parents and 47% for all parents, as two voucher bills are discussed in the state's special legislative session.
A recent survey in Texas reveals nearly half of respondents support school vouchers, with 49% in favor for low-income parents and 47% for all parents, as two voucher bills are discussed in the state's special legislative session.
Biden administration aims for narrower student loan relief plan
The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected in June.
The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected in June.
Texas judge blocks release of TEA ratings
A Texas judge is siding with more than 100 school districts including Houston ISD to block the Texas Education Agency from releasing this year's school accountability ratings. The district says the agency's new guidelines for those ratings are vague and potentially unfair. FOX's Lori Brown has the details.
A Texas judge is siding with more than 100 school districts including Houston ISD to block the Texas Education Agency from releasing this year's school accountability ratings. The district says the agency's new guidelines for those ratings are vague and potentially unfair. FOX's Lori Brown has the details.
Banned books made available in Third Ward
Thousands of books banned in some schools across Texas were made available to the public for free. Two national organizations visited a Third Ward bookstore pushing for literary freedom in schools. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down the efforts made on the tour and in federal court.
Thousands of books banned in some schools across Texas were made available to the public for free. Two national organizations visited a Third Ward bookstore pushing for literary freedom in schools. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down the efforts made on the tour and in federal court.
Banned books made available at Houston event, organizers advocate for literary freedom in Texas
The national tour concluded in Houston at the Kindred Stories bookstore in Third Ward.
The national tour concluded in Houston at the Kindred Stories bookstore in Third Ward.
'Banned bookmobile' tour in Houston
A National book tour focused on books banned in American school libraries made a stop in Houston on Saturday. An award winning author continues the conversation around the controversial topic. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has the details.
A National book tour focused on books banned in American school libraries made a stop in Houston on Saturday. An award winning author continues the conversation around the controversial topic. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has the details.
Eastwood Academy students walk out to protest
Students and parents staged a walkout at Eastwood Academy to protest Houston ISD's reassignment of several staff members. Eastwood's principal, assistant principal, counselor, and four teachers were reassigned on Tuesday leaving 400 students without key administrative figures in the middle of the school year.
Students and parents staged a walkout at Eastwood Academy to protest Houston ISD's reassignment of several staff members. Eastwood's principal, assistant principal, counselor, and four teachers were reassigned on Tuesday leaving 400 students without key administrative figures in the middle of the school year.
HISD Eastwood Academy leaders abruptly reassigned, district hints safety concerns
According to the school’s website, there are approximately 400 students at Eastwood Academy, who are now without a principal, assistant principal and counselor mid-school year.
According to the school’s website, there are approximately 400 students at Eastwood Academy, who are now without a principal, assistant principal and counselor mid-school year.
Spring Westfield HS student Making the Grade
He happens to be a star on the football field and classroom. He has dreams to play professional one day. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Breylon Wyatt is Making the Grade at Spring Westfield High School.
He happens to be a star on the football field and classroom. He has dreams to play professional one day. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Breylon Wyatt is Making the Grade at Spring Westfield High School.