Making the Grade: Deer Park High School tennis players rank top of their class
Deer Park High School's top three students may compete against each other in the classroom, but they're teammates on the tennis court. FOX 26's Nate Griffin introduces us to the three seniors who are Making the Grade.
Deer Park High School's top three students may compete against each other in the classroom, but they're teammates on the tennis court. FOX 26's Nate Griffin introduces us to the three seniors who are Making the Grade.
School Choice- will vouchers hurt public schools?
The panel joins Greg Groogan in a discussion of pending legislation in the Texas Legislature regarding school choice and letting "the money follow the child"
The panel joins Greg Groogan in a discussion of pending legislation in the Texas Legislature regarding school choice and letting "the money follow the child"
Texas House, Senate at impasse over education savings accounts
SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson says the governor would likely resort to a special session to get education savings accounts passed.
SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson says the governor would likely resort to a special session to get education savings accounts passed.
TEA receives 374 applications for Board of Managers following Houston ISD takeover
The Texas Education Agency announced on Friday the number of applications that were received during their Board of Managers application and selection process following the announcement of the takeover of Houston ISD.
The Texas Education Agency announced on Friday the number of applications that were received during their Board of Managers application and selection process following the announcement of the takeover of Houston ISD.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath meets with Houston ISD principals, community leaders share transparency concerns
FOX 26 has learned that Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath met with several Houston principals and school support staff Wednesday morning.
FOX 26 has learned that Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath met with several Houston principals and school support staff Wednesday morning.
Texas High School Welding Series competition nurtures trade skills for students
As employers try to fill millions of job openings across the country, a critical need for skilled workers continues, because there aren't enough people who have the expertise.
As employers try to fill millions of job openings across the country, a critical need for skilled workers continues, because there aren't enough people who have the expertise.
High school welding competition offers students opportunity to earn money while learning a trade
As employers try to fill millions of job openings across the country, a critical need for skilled workers continues, because there aren't enough people who have the expertise. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka shows us a unique high-school competition designed to help fill that gap.
As employers try to fill millions of job openings across the country, a critical need for skilled workers continues, because there aren't enough people who have the expertise. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka shows us a unique high-school competition designed to help fill that gap.
Summer Creek High School student is Making the Grade
She's making a splash in the pool and in the classroom. Sophia Valenzuela is making the grade at Summer Creek High School.
She's making a splash in the pool and in the classroom. Sophia Valenzuela is making the grade at Summer Creek High School.
Houston Public Library says more than 21,000 items returned during amnesty period
It's not too late to return any overdue books or materials, in case you or someone you know has one they've been meaning to return!
It's not too late to return any overdue books or materials, in case you or someone you know has one they've been meaning to return!
Houston Public Library says more than 21,000 items returned during amnesty period
It's not too late to return any overdue books or materials, in case you or someone you know has one they've been meaning to return!
It's not too late to return any overdue books or materials, in case you or someone you know has one they've been meaning to return!
No guaranteed raises for Texas teachers in House budget proposal
The proposed budget does not include a guaranteed pay raise for teachers, other than what is tied to an increase in dollars allotted to student learning.
The proposed budget does not include a guaranteed pay raise for teachers, other than what is tied to an increase in dollars allotted to student learning.
Houston ISD Takeover: ACLU files federal complaint to Department of Justice
The ACLU says TEA "Commissioner Mike Morath announced the agency’s plans to take over the school district citing the poor performance of some schools, despite the fact that his own agency gave the district a "B" rating in 2022."
The ACLU says TEA "Commissioner Mike Morath announced the agency’s plans to take over the school district citing the poor performance of some schools, despite the fact that his own agency gave the district a "B" rating in 2022."
Texas Education Agency moves to appoint conservator for Austin ISD
The Texas Education Agency on Friday said it will move to appoint a conservator to oversee the Austin Independent School District, citing the district’s failings in serving students receiving special education.
The Texas Education Agency on Friday said it will move to appoint a conservator to oversee the Austin Independent School District, citing the district’s failings in serving students receiving special education.
Houston ISD takeover: Rally at Cesar Chavez High School in opposition of TEA's action
Local leaders, community groups, parents, students and educators will attend a rally Friday morning in opposition of the state’s takeover of the Houston Independent School District.
Local leaders, community groups, parents, students and educators will attend a rally Friday morning in opposition of the state’s takeover of the Houston Independent School District.
TEA meetings end with Houston community members in uproar
Following the announcement that the Texas Education Agency would be taking over the Houston Independent School District, the four community meetings held in Houston ended with turmoil and anger at every community meeting.
Following the announcement that the Texas Education Agency would be taking over the Houston Independent School District, the four community meetings held in Houston ended with turmoil and anger at every community meeting.
Community members continue sharing their disdain for TEA takeover of Houston ISD
Community members continued to make their voices be heard at the third of four scheduled meetings with the Texas Education Agency.
Community members continued to make their voices be heard at the third of four scheduled meetings with the Texas Education Agency.
Houston ISD takeover: TEA to hold third community meeting at Delmar Stadium Wednesday
The Texas Education Agency will host a community meeting about the Houston ISD takeover and board of managers process at Delmar Stadium.
The Texas Education Agency will host a community meeting about the Houston ISD takeover and board of managers process at Delmar Stadium.
HISD Project Prom returns with hundreds of gowns and suits
Prom season is officially here and HISD Project Prom is back, it’s first return since the pandemic. The Project Prom initiative was created to meet the needs of homeless and at-risk students during prom season.
Prom season is officially here and HISD Project Prom is back, it’s first return since the pandemic. The Project Prom initiative was created to meet the needs of homeless and at-risk students during prom season.
Spring Branch ISD Board votes on banning books from school libraries
The Spring Branch ISD School Board voted to allow the Board of Trustees to decide if books should be banned, without input from teachers and librarians. This is just temporary and at the request of the superintendent.
The Spring Branch ISD School Board voted to allow the Board of Trustees to decide if books should be banned, without input from teachers and librarians. This is just temporary and at the request of the superintendent.
What?s next for Spring Branch ISD ahead of more book bans in libraries
The discussion to ban books in school libraries is red hot in Spring Branch ISD after the board made a critical vote. FOX 26?s Damali Keith shares more on what changes are headed to the district.
The discussion to ban books in school libraries is red hot in Spring Branch ISD after the board made a critical vote. FOX 26?s Damali Keith shares more on what changes are headed to the district.