Texas ranked 38th state with highest SAT score, 49 points below average: report
Learner's recent report reveals variations in SAT scores across the U.S. from Wisconsin's outstanding lead to Texas falling behind the national average.
Learner's recent report reveals variations in SAT scores across the U.S. from Wisconsin's outstanding lead to Texas falling behind the national average.
Gender gap: Increasing the number of women in STEM
Academic experts say there's still a large gap in gender diversity when it comes to careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). FOX's Marianne Rafferty takes a closer look at what can be done to create a greater equity.
Academic experts say there's still a large gap in gender diversity when it comes to careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). FOX's Marianne Rafferty takes a closer look at what can be done to create a greater equity.
TEA answers questions about the state takeover of Houston ISD
As the state assumes control of Houston ISD, many questions loom over the future of the district. A member of the Texas Education Agency arrived in Houston to shed light on some of these pressing concerns.
As the state assumes control of Houston ISD, many questions loom over the future of the district. A member of the Texas Education Agency arrived in Houston to shed light on some of these pressing concerns.
Houston ISD takeover: Who will lead the largest school district in Texas?
What exactly will happen when the state takes over Houston Independent School District, the largest district in Texas? A member of the Texas Education Agency is in Houston answering. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more on the story.
What exactly will happen when the state takes over Houston Independent School District, the largest district in Texas? A member of the Texas Education Agency is in Houston answering. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more on the story.
Houston ISD teachers sounding off after closed meeting with Texas Education Agency Commissioner
Teachers in Houston are grappling with the ongoing TEA takeover, which has raised concerns about the future of their classrooms and job security. A recent meeting between teachers and TEA commissioner Mike Morath at Del Mar Stadium left educators feeling disheartened and frustrated.
Teachers in Houston are grappling with the ongoing TEA takeover, which has raised concerns about the future of their classrooms and job security. A recent meeting between teachers and TEA commissioner Mike Morath at Del Mar Stadium left educators feeling disheartened and frustrated.
Houston ISD offering new, no-cost pathway for aspiring educators to obtain their Texas teaching license
The Houston Independent School District has unveiled a way aspiring educators can get their Texas teaching license while being paid as a full-time teaching assistant with the district.
The Houston Independent School District has unveiled a way aspiring educators can get their Texas teaching license while being paid as a full-time teaching assistant with the district.
Alvin High School senior is Making the Grade
An Alvin High School senior is known for his skills on and off the field. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Edward Parker is Making the Grade!
An Alvin High School senior is known for his skills on and off the field. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Edward Parker is Making the Grade!
HISD student dressed up for prom thanks to employee who paid his way
Darien Pruitt, a 17-year-old high school senior from Madison High School in HISD was given the opportunity to attend his prom in a new suit, thanks to the kindness and generosity of HISD administrator Kevin Robinson.
Darien Pruitt, a 17-year-old high school senior from Madison High School in HISD was given the opportunity to attend his prom in a new suit, thanks to the kindness and generosity of HISD administrator Kevin Robinson.
Mayor Sylvester Turner alleges TEA to choose former Dallas ISD superintendent to come to HISD, not confirmed
Though the TEA has not confirmed, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner tweeted out saying Mike Miles, a former Dallas ISD Superintendent, is in talks to come to HISD.
Though the TEA has not confirmed, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner tweeted out saying Mike Miles, a former Dallas ISD Superintendent, is in talks to come to HISD.
Federal student loan repayments to restart, education secretary confirms
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
Biden gives commencement address at Howard University
Biden will also deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy on June 1.
Biden will also deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy on June 1.
Watch: Student attends college graduation ceremony while in labor
Kelsey Hudie was 38 weeks pregnant and in labor when she walked across the stage to receive her diploma at her college graduation ceremony.
Kelsey Hudie was 38 weeks pregnant and in labor when she walked across the stage to receive her diploma at her college graduation ceremony.
HISD students at Westbury HS hope to save band directors job
One particular school community is hoping they can save their band director's job before this all happens. Westbury High School parents asked the Board to help longtime director Reginald Washington to keep his position after hearing he would be replaced. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle reports more on the students' efforts.
One particular school community is hoping they can save their band director's job before this all happens. Westbury High School parents asked the Board to help longtime director Reginald Washington to keep his position after hearing he would be replaced. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle reports more on the students' efforts.
HISD Board meets for last time before TEA takeover, Westbury High fights for band director's job
Parents tell FOX 26 they hope the longtime band director, Reginald Washington, will have a chance to get his job back before the state takes over on June 1. The reason for his removal has not been announced.
Parents tell FOX 26 they hope the longtime band director, Reginald Washington, will have a chance to get his job back before the state takes over on June 1. The reason for his removal has not been announced.
What to know: US approved over $42 billion in loan forgiveness for public service workers
The U.S. has approved more than $42 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness for more than 615,000 borrowers over the past 18 months.
The U.S. has approved more than $42 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness for more than 615,000 borrowers over the past 18 months.
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.