Fort Bend ISD parents speak out on proposed school closures, rezoning
Parents voice concerns about proposed Fort Bend ISD school closures and rezoning at a Sugar Land forum hosted by Rep. Suleman Lalani. Families cite lower enrollment and stagnant operating costs and plan to keep showing up ahead of an early March decision.
Parents voice concerns about proposed Fort Bend ISD school closures and rezoning at a Sugar Land forum hosted by Rep. Suleman Lalani. Families cite lower enrollment and stagnant operating costs and plan to keep showing up ahead of an early March decision.
Fort Bend ISD parents discuss possible school closures
Fort Bend ISD parents voiced their concerns about possible school closures at a town hall meeting.
Fort Bend ISD parents voiced their concerns about possible school closures at a town hall meeting.
C.E. King High School senior Making the Grade
FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Dionne Sims is "Making the Grade" at C.E. King High School.
FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Dionne Sims is "Making the Grade" at C.E. King High School.
Houston ISD considers closing 12 schools
The closures are part of the district's new "Accelerate Houston" initiative.
The closures are part of the district's new "Accelerate Houston" initiative.
Fort Bend ISD consolidation discussion draws packed meeting, parents and students raise safety concerns
Fort Bend ISD leaders faced public pushback during a packed board meeting as families raised concerns about school consolidation, safety, and transparency. District leaders also cited survey participation numbers and said final decisions won’t be made until March.
Fort Bend ISD leaders faced public pushback during a packed board meeting as families raised concerns about school consolidation, safety, and transparency. District leaders also cited survey participation numbers and said final decisions won’t be made until March.
These states rank as the best places for education in 2026, data suggests
New data is revealing the most and least educated states in America. See where your state ranks.
New data is revealing the most and least educated states in America. See where your state ranks.
Pasadena high school student Isabella Byron is Making the Grade
Dobie High School student Isabella is not only Making the Grade with her high school and associate degrees. She's almost making goals as a soccer player!
Dobie High School student Isabella is not only Making the Grade with her high school and associate degrees. She's almost making goals as a soccer player!
Pentagon to end all military education programs at Harvard
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
Student walkouts continue in Houston area amid TEA, Abbott warnings
Houston-area students have been holding protests against federal immigration operations.
Houston-area students have been holding protests against federal immigration operations.
Houston-area schools, districts earn spots on 2025 Texas Honor Roll
The 2025 Texas Honor Roll recognizes the top 15% of the state's schools and districts for high academic achievement and success in closing gaps for economically disadvantaged students.
The 2025 Texas Honor Roll recognizes the top 15% of the state's schools and districts for high academic achievement and success in closing gaps for economically disadvantaged students.
Professor fired after Texas A&M gender lesson controversy sues school
The former instructor claims the school violated her constitutional rights and illegally broke their contract with her when she was terminated last year.
The former instructor claims the school violated her constitutional rights and illegally broke their contract with her when she was terminated last year.
NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Texas student walkouts: TEA warns teachers, districts of consequences to demonstrations
The Texas Education Agency is warning teachers and school districts about the consequences of actions related to political activism.
The Texas Education Agency is warning teachers and school districts about the consequences of actions related to political activism.
TEA appoints new enforcer to lead investigations into 'flawed' teachers
The purpose of the new role is to act as an enforcer of policies to foster safe learning environments, following widespread investigations into Texas educators the agency calls “flawed.”
The purpose of the new role is to act as an enforcer of policies to foster safe learning environments, following widespread investigations into Texas educators the agency calls “flawed.”
Texas reports 20,000 students applied for 'education freedom accounts' in first day
On the first day of open applications for the Texas private school voucher program, the state says 20,000 students threw their names in for consideration.
On the first day of open applications for the Texas private school voucher program, the state says 20,000 students threw their names in for consideration.
Kansas bill would require children to be potty-trained before entering kindergarten
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
ICE responds after detainment of Houston ISD high school student
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement after students at a Houston-area high school held a rally for a classmate who was taken into custody.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement after students at a Houston-area high school held a rally for a classmate who was taken into custody.
Houston-area districts confirm A.I. monitoring tools on student devices as privacy questions grow
Houston-area school districts confirmed to FOX26 they use software to monitor activity on school-issued devices. Here’s what districts say the tools are used for, what GoGuardian says about AI alerts and human review, and what questions parents can ask.
Houston-area school districts confirmed to FOX26 they use software to monitor activity on school-issued devices. Here’s what districts say the tools are used for, what GoGuardian says about AI alerts and human review, and what questions parents can ask.
Navigating Texas Education Freedom Account Portal: Useful info for parents
Texas is set to launch its first-ever school voucher program Wednesday, opening a billion-dollar portal that allows families to use public funds for private education.
Texas is set to launch its first-ever school voucher program Wednesday, opening a billion-dollar portal that allows families to use public funds for private education.
Texas Education Freedom Account applications open Wednesday: How to apply
Texas parents can begin applying for the new "education freedom accounts," for publicly funded private schooling starting on Wednesday.
Texas parents can begin applying for the new "education freedom accounts," for publicly funded private schooling starting on Wednesday.