Borrowers give response on student loan block
President Biden says he's working to give student loan borrowers a new path to loan forgiveness after the Supreme Court blocked his forgiveness plan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on his new plan and how Smart Sense to help borrowers resume payments this fall.
President Biden says he's working to give student loan borrowers a new path to loan forgiveness after the Supreme Court blocked his forgiveness plan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on his new plan and how Smart Sense to help borrowers resume payments this fall.
Supreme Court rejects student debt relief
The Supreme Court has ruled his plan to wipe away student loan debt for millions is unconstitutional. The high court gutted the president's plan to forgive more than $400 billion dollars in student loan debt.
The Supreme Court has ruled his plan to wipe away student loan debt for millions is unconstitutional. The high court gutted the president's plan to forgive more than $400 billion dollars in student loan debt.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
'Simply naive and ignores the reality': Mayor Turner talks Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action
The US Supreme Court's decision to strike down the use of affirmative action for college admissions has some Houston leaders calling the ruling "a travesty".
The US Supreme Court's decision to strike down the use of affirmative action for college admissions has some Houston leaders calling the ruling "a travesty".
Supreme Court ends Affirmative Action
The nation's highest court has handed down another bombshell decision with ripple effects across the country. They ruled race-based policies in higher education violated the Constitution's Equal Protection clause. FOX's Madeleine Rivera breaks down the decision on Affirmative Action.
The nation's highest court has handed down another bombshell decision with ripple effects across the country. They ruled race-based policies in higher education violated the Constitution's Equal Protection clause. FOX's Madeleine Rivera breaks down the decision on Affirmative Action.
New Houston ISD leaders meet with parents to discuss state takeover
The first of many community meetings hosted by the district took place at Forest Brook Middle School Tuesday night.
The first of many community meetings hosted by the district took place at Forest Brook Middle School Tuesday night.
Houston ISD Takeover: Names of new campus principals announced
HISD says 17 of the 28 principals named are returning to their campuses for the 2023-2024 school year, while remaining positions were filled by HISD leaders selected from other parts of the district, or "outstanding external candidates."
HISD says 17 of the 28 principals named are returning to their campuses for the 2023-2024 school year, while remaining positions were filled by HISD leaders selected from other parts of the district, or "outstanding external candidates."
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says state of Texas intends to take over HISD for the next 7 years
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner believes the state takeover of Houston ISD could last for many years.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner believes the state takeover of Houston ISD could last for many years.
Texas’ pick to lead Houston’s schools used aggressive, polarizing methods in Dallas
Mike Miles has wasted no time in restructuring schools and proposing administrative layoffs. The changes are designed to pay teachers at struggling schools more if their students show improvement.
Mike Miles has wasted no time in restructuring schools and proposing administrative layoffs. The changes are designed to pay teachers at struggling schools more if their students show improvement.
Houston ISD Board unanimously vote to approve $2.2B budget with cuts to central office, contractor services
Houston ISD Board unanimously voted to approve the budget for the $2.2 million budget which would include cuts to the central office and chief administrative support staff positions.
Houston ISD Board unanimously voted to approve the budget for the $2.2 million budget which would include cuts to the central office and chief administrative support staff positions.
Math and reading test scores plummet for 13-year-olds: 'Worrisome signs'
Scores on the math exam, which has been given since 1973, are now at their lowest levels since 1990.
Scores on the math exam, which has been given since 1973, are now at their lowest levels since 1990.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles announces family events, will share vision for HISD
New Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles is reaching out to the community by organizing a series of engaging family events. These events serve as a platform for Superintendent Miles to share his vision for the Houston Independent School District while connecting with families from schools across the district.
New Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles is reaching out to the community by organizing a series of engaging family events. These events serve as a platform for Superintendent Miles to share his vision for the Houston Independent School District while connecting with families from schools across the district.
Teacher arrested at recent Houston ISD Board of Managers meeting
During last week's Houston ISD Board of Managers meeting, a teacher found himself at the center of a controversial arrest. Jeremy Eugene, a 30-year-old registered speaker for the meeting, was denied entry to the auditorium along with numerous other attendees due to limited capacity restrictions.
During last week's Houston ISD Board of Managers meeting, a teacher found himself at the center of a controversial arrest. Jeremy Eugene, a 30-year-old registered speaker for the meeting, was denied entry to the auditorium along with numerous other attendees due to limited capacity restrictions.
How Houston Community College is helping more students seeking trade schools
Trade schools are an alternative to a traditional university but they're continued to be challenged by the stigma as a trade school is for people who can't make it into college. Officials at Houston Community College tell the factor people are still putting in the work it just looks a little different.
Trade schools are an alternative to a traditional university but they're continued to be challenged by the stigma as a trade school is for people who can't make it into college. Officials at Houston Community College tell the factor people are still putting in the work it just looks a little different.
Millions of Americans brace for return of student loan repayments
While millions of students are bracing for the return of their student loan repayments, retailers are bracing for impact, too. Several borrowers are already bracing for hits to their budgets. In a few months, millions could be making payments for the first time in three years.
While millions of students are bracing for the return of their student loan repayments, retailers are bracing for impact, too. Several borrowers are already bracing for hits to their budgets. In a few months, millions could be making payments for the first time in three years.
Former Houston ISD board members question transparency of new $2.2 billion budget proposal
The proposed budget from Superintendent Mike Miles is estimated at $2.2 Billion, and will be voted on by the HISD Board of Managers on June 22.
The proposed budget from Superintendent Mike Miles is estimated at $2.2 Billion, and will be voted on by the HISD Board of Managers on June 22.
Houston ISD proposes new budget, how are students impacted?
There were some very tense moments in Thursday night's Houston ISD board meeting as parents were frustrated over the new rules and proposed budget. The new superintendent presented some big numbers and big cuts. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down how students are impacted.
There were some very tense moments in Thursday night's Houston ISD board meeting as parents were frustrated over the new rules and proposed budget. The new superintendent presented some big numbers and big cuts. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down how students are impacted.
Second Houston ISD school board meeting sees more shouting, altered format for attendees
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Trustees encountered a stormy gathering on Thursday night as public dissatisfaction with the district's leadership reached a boiling point.
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Trustees encountered a stormy gathering on Thursday night as public dissatisfaction with the district's leadership reached a boiling point.
Houston ISD board meeting has assigned seating after previous meeting chaos
Houston ISD leaders are gathered for another board meeting on Thursday. Parents, teachers and students against the TEA takeover and the new leadership continue to express their opinions about the drastic change. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle went to the district headquarters to share how the meeting has gone so far.
Houston ISD leaders are gathered for another board meeting on Thursday. Parents, teachers and students against the TEA takeover and the new leadership continue to express their opinions about the drastic change. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle went to the district headquarters to share how the meeting has gone so far.
Houston ISD holding job fair for campus positions, teachers for 2023-24 school year
Houston ISD will host a job fair to hire for campus positions for the 2023-24 school year!
Houston ISD will host a job fair to hire for campus positions for the 2023-24 school year!