The Art Institutes system is closing
Effective September 30, 2023, The Art Institutes system of schools will be permanently closed
Effective September 30, 2023, The Art Institutes system of schools will be permanently closed
HISD bus drivers to begin fueling their own buses
Drivers are trying to figure out what next week will bring now that HISD will no longer employ Fuel Attendants.
Drivers are trying to figure out what next week will bring now that HISD will no longer employ Fuel Attendants.
US education chief weighs new ways to deter college admissions preference for kids of alumni
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Biden admin calls for 16 states to address underfunding of land-grant HBCUs
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.
Nationwide book bans hit record levels in 2023, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
Alief ISD votes to join lawsuit against TEA accountability rating system
Another Houston-area school district has joined a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency.
Another Houston-area school district has joined a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency.
Governor Abbott push for school choice
Governor Greg Abbott is putting pressure on reluctant Republicans to support a school choice bill. Governor Abbott's announcement about calling another special legislative session doesn't come as a "big" surprise, but now we're hearing something more specific from the governor. FOX's Alex Boyer from our sister station in Dallas with the details.
Governor Greg Abbott is putting pressure on reluctant Republicans to support a school choice bill. Governor Abbott's announcement about calling another special legislative session doesn't come as a "big" surprise, but now we're hearing something more specific from the governor. FOX's Alex Boyer from our sister station in Dallas with the details.
Harris County library home for banned books
Banned books may no longer be on shelves in school buildings but they will still have a home in Harris County public libraries. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports on the vote that's making that possible.
Banned books may no longer be on shelves in school buildings but they will still have a home in Harris County public libraries. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports on the vote that's making that possible.
HISD school bus flips over near Kimble
Ten children and two adults were taken to the emergency room with minor injuries after a crash involving a Houston ISD bus, officials confirm.
Ten children and two adults were taken to the emergency room with minor injuries after a crash involving a Houston ISD bus, officials confirm.
How the best colleges stacked up for the year, according to US News & World Report
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.
Houston ISD teachers who use more than allotted 10 days off could risk getting fired, updated policy states
Teachers at HISD who use more than their allotted time off could risk getting fired, according to an amended district policy.
Teachers at HISD who use more than their allotted time off could risk getting fired, according to an amended district policy.
School debt forgiven for more than 2,000 TSU students
Some students at one college received a generous gift after returning to school.
Some students at one college received a generous gift after returning to school.
Changes to FAFSA form for 2023-24
If you have a college age student there are big changes to the FAFSA form this year. That's the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and some families may end up paying more while others pay less. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan joins us to explain the changes.
If you have a college age student there are big changes to the FAFSA form this year. That's the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and some families may end up paying more while others pay less. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan joins us to explain the changes.
Texas ranked 14th best state for teachers, according to WalletHub survey
According to WalletHub, the Lone Star State is the 14th best state when it comes to teacher friendliness but ranked close to last for teachers' income growth potential.
According to WalletHub, the Lone Star State is the 14th best state when it comes to teacher friendliness but ranked close to last for teachers' income growth potential.
Houston ISD one step closer to becoming District of Innovation
Houston ISD is now one step closer to becoming a District of Innovation.
Houston ISD is now one step closer to becoming a District of Innovation.
WATCH REPLAY: Houston ISD Board of Managers Meeting underway regarding District of Innovation
The regular meeting from the Houston Independent School District was held on Thursday night. Click to see what was discussed.
The regular meeting from the Houston Independent School District was held on Thursday night. Click to see what was discussed.
TEA Takeover: Vote on district of innovation
The HISD District is looking to become exempt from some Texas state laws, such as hiring teachers without certifications.
The HISD District is looking to become exempt from some Texas state laws, such as hiring teachers without certifications.
Houston ISD stakeholders concerned about district becoming District of Innovation
District Advisory Committee members are worried the proposed distinction that's set for a board vote Sept. 14.
District Advisory Committee members are worried the proposed distinction that's set for a board vote Sept. 14.
Classes cancelled for Thursday at Barbers Hill High School due to fire behind school
A transformer fire has forced Barbers Hill High School to cancel classes. The students have been released, and no injuries have been reported.
A transformer fire has forced Barbers Hill High School to cancel classes. The students have been released, and no injuries have been reported.
9 Houston ISD school without water after water main break Friday, including residents, businesses
A notification was sent out to families in the Milby High School and Chavez High School feeder patterns saying that some schools were impacted by the water main break in the neighborhood.
A notification was sent out to families in the Milby High School and Chavez High School feeder patterns saying that some schools were impacted by the water main break in the neighborhood.