Mayor, leaders rip Houston ISD library plan
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, elected officials and community faith leaders speak out against a plan to eliminate dedicated librarians at 28 underperforming Houston ISD schools and convert the libraries.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, elected officials and community faith leaders speak out against a plan to eliminate dedicated librarians at 28 underperforming Houston ISD schools and convert the libraries.
LeBron James-backed I Promise School delivers 'discouraging' student test results: report
The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.
The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.
Fisher-Price unveils first-ever sensory line of toys for preschoolers
The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "
The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "
Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
Houston ISD parents attend community meetings
In our continuing coverage of the state takeover of Houston ISD, and changes coming to the district, the new superintendent concluded his community meetings to answer questions parents may have ahead of the school 2023-24 school year. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has a breakdown of what was discussed.
In our continuing coverage of the state takeover of Houston ISD, and changes coming to the district, the new superintendent concluded his community meetings to answer questions parents may have ahead of the school 2023-24 school year. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has a breakdown of what was discussed.
Houston ISD superintendent concludes community meetings ahead of Fall semester
The state-appointed superintendent concluded his scheduled community engagement meetings ahead of the 2023-24 school year.
The state-appointed superintendent concluded his scheduled community engagement meetings ahead of the 2023-24 school year.
Houston ISD community meetings continue
In less than a month, Houston ISD students will be back in their classrooms. The new Superintendent will be back in their classrooms. The new Superintendent, Mike Miles, continues his community meetings this weekend, answering questions from parents about the major changes happening. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down what was discussed on Saturday.
In less than a month, Houston ISD students will be back in their classrooms. The new Superintendent will be back in their classrooms. The new Superintendent, Mike Miles, continues his community meetings this weekend, answering questions from parents about the major changes happening. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down what was discussed on Saturday.
Houston parents concerned about changes to HISD dual language program
Spanish-speaking families are worried the changes to HISD will not help to preserve their native language. The Superintendent says there will be more of an emphasis on English.
Spanish-speaking families are worried the changes to HISD will not help to preserve their native language. The Superintendent says there will be more of an emphasis on English.
HISD Parents concerned about culture getting wiped away
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle spoke with parents about the changes Houston ISD is proposing just weeks before the school year gets underway.
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle spoke with parents about the changes Houston ISD is proposing just weeks before the school year gets underway.
Helping kids with math before school starts
School may still be out for the summer and that means kids are out having fun, but with nationwide math scores for kids significantly down since the pandemic, academic experts are sharing what parents can do now to help make sure their children are prepared for the fall.
School may still be out for the summer and that means kids are out having fun, but with nationwide math scores for kids significantly down since the pandemic, academic experts are sharing what parents can do now to help make sure their children are prepared for the fall.
Houston ISD to eliminate dedicated librarians at 28 underperforming schools
Library advocates are calling the move counterproductive for students in the district struggling with their reading skills.
Library advocates are calling the move counterproductive for students in the district struggling with their reading skills.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles previewing teacher evaluation system for NES, NESA campuses
The Houston Independent School District has announced they are previewing a new teacher evaluation system for NES and NESA campuses.
The Houston Independent School District has announced they are previewing a new teacher evaluation system for NES and NESA campuses.
Harvard's legacy admissions under investigation by US Education Department
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Houston ISD TEA takeover: How job cuts will impact the district
On the latest of the TEA takeover of Houston ISD, staff reductions are expected to save tens of millions of dollars and HISD superintendent Mike Miles announced the job cuts in a meeting last night.
On the latest of the TEA takeover of Houston ISD, staff reductions are expected to save tens of millions of dollars and HISD superintendent Mike Miles announced the job cuts in a meeting last night.
Houston ISD cuts over 2,300 positions as part of reorganization at Central Office
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles announced over 2,300 positions were cut as a result of reorganization at Central Office.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles announced over 2,300 positions were cut as a result of reorganization at Central Office.
Legacy admissions: What you should know about the now-controversial college admissions practice
In the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, a new battle is brewing over a practice by various universities that gives preferential treatment to applicants with parents who attended the same institution. Here's what you should know about legacy admissions, as well as the controversy surrounding it.
In the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, a new battle is brewing over a practice by various universities that gives preferential treatment to applicants with parents who attended the same institution. Here's what you should know about legacy admissions, as well as the controversy surrounding it.
Spring ISD hosting Back to School Expo: Free supplies, testing, screenings, registration help
Spring ISD is ready to help families prepare to send their kids back to school for the 2023-24 school year with their annual Back to School Expo.
Spring ISD is ready to help families prepare to send their kids back to school for the 2023-24 school year with their annual Back to School Expo.
Houston ISD community meetings continue, questions remain about programs and teacher pay
Superintendent Mike Miles and board members continue leading their discussions on changes happening in the district.
Superintendent Mike Miles and board members continue leading their discussions on changes happening in the district.
4 Texas cities named among 10 least educated cities in America, study says
Researchers examined data ranging from adults 25 and up with a bachelor's degree or higher, quality of public schools, and the racial education gap to find the most and least educated cities in America.
Researchers examined data ranging from adults 25 and up with a bachelor's degree or higher, quality of public schools, and the racial education gap to find the most and least educated cities in America.
'Hundreds' of Houston ISD workers missing significant hours, pay from paychecks
Some Houston ISD employees are crying foul as their paychecks aren't showing the hours they're working.
Some Houston ISD employees are crying foul as their paychecks aren't showing the hours they're working.