Houston ISD considers granting more autonomy to top-performing high schools
Houston ISD is exploring a "Level 5 Autonomy" plan to give its top-performing high schools more control over curriculum, staffing, and scheduling - a move district officials call innovative, but union leaders say could pave the way for charter-style management.
Houston ISD is exploring a "Level 5 Autonomy" plan to give its top-performing high schools more control over curriculum, staffing, and scheduling - a move district officials call innovative, but union leaders say could pave the way for charter-style management.
Texas lawmaker speaks on DEI ban at public universities
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke to Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt about the law he co-authored banning diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public universities.
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke to Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt about the law he co-authored banning diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public universities.
Students learn skills of restoring vintage cars in one-of-a-kind program at Kansas college
McPherson College students learn everything from engine rebuilding to painting panels to welding joints and sewing upholstery.
McPherson College students learn everything from engine rebuilding to painting panels to welding joints and sewing upholstery.
Trump makes some student loan forgiveness changes: What to know
Borrowers under certain repayment plans are eligible to have their student loan debt cancelled.
Borrowers under certain repayment plans are eligible to have their student loan debt cancelled.
Jane Goodall cause of death revealed: Report
Jane Goodall, iconic primatologist and conservationist, died at 91. Her cause of death was revealed Monday.
Jane Goodall, iconic primatologist and conservationist, died at 91. Her cause of death was revealed Monday.
Canvas website down for several hours Monday for students after AWS outage
Many college and K-12 students were unable to access assignments or course materials Monday morning as the learning management platform Canvas reported widespread connectivity issues caused by an Amazon Web Services outage.
Many college and K-12 students were unable to access assignments or course materials Monday morning as the learning management platform Canvas reported widespread connectivity issues caused by an Amazon Web Services outage.
Houston ISD eliminating 28 librarians and 57 libraries
Houston ISD will eliminate dedicated librarians at 28 underperforming schools and assess libraries at 57 other schools on a case-by-case basis, the district confirmed Thursday.
Houston ISD will eliminate dedicated librarians at 28 underperforming schools and assess libraries at 57 other schools on a case-by-case basis, the district confirmed Thursday.
Texas A&M President resigns, 'negative press'
After a week of turmoil over the botched hiring of a Black journalism professor, M Katherin Banks resigned as the Texas A&M University President. Banks says the negative press on her hiring has become a distraction.
After a week of turmoil over the botched hiring of a Black journalism professor, M Katherin Banks resigned as the Texas A&M University President. Banks says the negative press on her hiring has become a distraction.
Houston ISD Takeover: Thousands of office positions cut
The re-organization of Houston ISD involves eliminating over 2,300 central office positions due to declining enrollment, with differing opinions on whether it will benefit the classroom or be detrimental.
The re-organization of Houston ISD involves eliminating over 2,300 central office positions due to declining enrollment, with differing opinions on whether it will benefit the classroom or be detrimental.
Houston ISD eliminates thousands of jobs
Houston Independent School District cuts thousands of jobs as the first day of school is just around the corner.
Houston Independent School District cuts thousands of jobs as the first day of school is just around the corner.
How job cuts will impact Houston ISD
On the latest of the TEA takeover of Houston ISD, staff reductions are expected to save tens of millions of dollars. HISD superintendent Mike Miles announced the job cuts in a meeting last night. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more from the district's headquarters.
On the latest of the TEA takeover of Houston ISD, staff reductions are expected to save tens of millions of dollars. HISD superintendent Mike Miles announced the job cuts in a meeting last night. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more from the district's headquarters.
Houston ISD meeting holds another community meeting
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has more on what was discussed and announced during the meeting on Tuesday night.
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has more on what was discussed and announced during the meeting on Tuesday night.
More schools turning to 4-day week schedule
A dream come true for some students and their teachers as more schools are turning to a four day week, but in the eta of falling test scores, not everyone is on board. FOX's Madeleine Rivera has the latest on a trend that is growing traction around the country and the red flags some experts are waving.
A dream come true for some students and their teachers as more schools are turning to a four day week, but in the eta of falling test scores, not everyone is on board. FOX's Madeleine Rivera has the latest on a trend that is growing traction around the country and the red flags some experts are waving.
Biden's $39 billion student loan forgiveness
The Department of Education announced $39 billion dollars in federal student loans will be forgiven for 800,000 borrowers. We're also learning more about President Biden's SAVE plan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks it all down.
The Department of Education announced $39 billion dollars in federal student loans will be forgiven for 800,000 borrowers. We're also learning more about President Biden's SAVE plan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks it all down.
Houston ISD deadline for teachers to resign
Friday is the deadline for Houston ISD teachers to decide whether to resign without penalty or stay with the district for the upcoming school year. Some teachers have expressed concerns about a lack of communication and information from the district regarding salary and compensation details.
Friday is the deadline for Houston ISD teachers to decide whether to resign without penalty or stay with the district for the upcoming school year. Some teachers have expressed concerns about a lack of communication and information from the district regarding salary and compensation details.
Concerns amid takeover of Houston ISD
There have been a lot of moving pieces since the state takeover of Houston ISD. Michelle Williams, president of the Houston Educators Association, talks about concerns and uncertainties.
There have been a lot of moving pieces since the state takeover of Houston ISD. Michelle Williams, president of the Houston Educators Association, talks about concerns and uncertainties.
Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."
TSU homecoming to end at 7 P.M. as university announces new safety measures
Texas Southern University is implementing new safety measures for its annual homecoming, including an earlier 7 p.m. curfew on Saturday, October 18, and increased police presence.
Texas Southern University is implementing new safety measures for its annual homecoming, including an earlier 7 p.m. curfew on Saturday, October 18, and increased police presence.
Trump administration may sell student loan debt. What it means for borrowers
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Texas Tech system’s vague guidelines on gender identity spur more questions than answers
Faculty have spent weeks seeking clarity on new restrictions, which have often been issued by word of mouth. A written Q&A was rescinded.
Faculty have spent weeks seeking clarity on new restrictions, which have often been issued by word of mouth. A written Q&A was rescinded.