14-year-old teen genius and business owner graduates with bachelor’s: ‘It was pretty easy’
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
Houston teachers at center of million-dollar fundraising campaign by College Football Playoff Foundation
The College Football Playoff Foundation is launching a million-dollar campaign to recruit educators in Houston. The city is also getting ready to host next year?s championship game.
The College Football Playoff Foundation is launching a million-dollar campaign to recruit educators in Houston. The city is also getting ready to host next year?s championship game.
Galveston ISD Superintendent's resignation accepted, search begins for a new one after his remarks about women
Galveston ISD is now looking for a new superintendent after what some call "offensive" comments.
Galveston ISD is now looking for a new superintendent after what some call "offensive" comments.
Aldine, Houston ISD leading the way for nutritious meals for students: report
"School food programs play a crucial role in reducing hunger and improving the health of children in Texas – and these programs are also linked to better academic performance," Children at Risk said in a press statement.
"School food programs play a crucial role in reducing hunger and improving the health of children in Texas – and these programs are also linked to better academic performance," Children at Risk said in a press statement.
Superintendent for Galveston ISD outed after alleged sexist comments
Galveston ISD announced its parting ways with its leader, Dr. Jerry Gibson. The superintendent's exit comes after controversial and sexist comments. FOX 26's Damali Keith shares reactions from Galveston.
Galveston ISD announced its parting ways with its leader, Dr. Jerry Gibson. The superintendent's exit comes after controversial and sexist comments. FOX 26's Damali Keith shares reactions from Galveston.
More states pushing for teacher pay increases, bonuses
Twenty-six governors are said to be talking about boosting teacher compensation. But is the pay push in this beleaguered profession too late?
Twenty-six governors are said to be talking about boosting teacher compensation. But is the pay push in this beleaguered profession too late?
Galveston ISD Superintendent resigns after controversial comments made
Dr. Jerry Gibson allegedly made sexist comments during a school event where he was quoted as saying, “We need a man to push this through."
Dr. Jerry Gibson allegedly made sexist comments during a school event where he was quoted as saying, “We need a man to push this through."
Lake Creek High School senior Making the Grade
A Lake Creek High School senior has a near-perfect GPA as she stays undefeated with the school's softball team. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Gracie Thornburgh is Making the Grade.
A Lake Creek High School senior has a near-perfect GPA as she stays undefeated with the school's softball team. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Gracie Thornburgh is Making the Grade.
Texas: The Issue Is - Texas Rep. Ken King discusses HB 100, education funding
State Rep. Ken King talks about Texas House Bill 100, which provides another $4.5 billion in education funding along with several other big reforms.
State Rep. Ken King talks about Texas House Bill 100, which provides another $4.5 billion in education funding along with several other big reforms.
Oprah gives commencement speech at alma mater Tennessee State University
Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.
Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
US History test scores plunge, parents, teachers, and policymakers searching for answers
Test scores for kids in U.S. History and Civics took a plunge. The news comes as the world is still trying to grapple with COVID-19-era learning loss.
Test scores for kids in U.S. History and Civics took a plunge. The news comes as the world is still trying to grapple with COVID-19-era learning loss.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023: Whataburger giving free breakfast entrees, discounts for educators!
WhatAnAmazingWay for Whataburger to show teachers its appreciation for educators during Teacher Appreciation Week!
WhatAnAmazingWay for Whataburger to show teachers its appreciation for educators during Teacher Appreciation Week!
History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Community college transfers derail students: 'Waste of time'
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.
Elsik High School senior is Making the Grade
One Alief ISD senior does it all. She's a two-sport athlete, the manager of the baseball team and a star student in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Anamercedes Sanchez is Making the Grade.
One Alief ISD senior does it all. She's a two-sport athlete, the manager of the baseball team and a star student in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Anamercedes Sanchez is Making the Grade.
HISD bus drivers who say they don't feel safe speak out in support of a driver who was arrested
Some Houston ISD school bus drivers are supporting a bus driver who was arrested for allegedly punching and kicking a 13-year-old student, claiming that the driver was actually being bullied and attacked by the students on his bus route from Pershing Middle School.
Some Houston ISD school bus drivers are supporting a bus driver who was arrested for allegedly punching and kicking a 13-year-old student, claiming that the driver was actually being bullied and attacked by the students on his bus route from Pershing Middle School.
HISD student was going to miss out on prom but big hearted school employee pays his way
Houston ISD administrator goes above and beyond to help a high school senior go to prom dressed to the nines!
Houston ISD administrator goes above and beyond to help a high school senior go to prom dressed to the nines!