Supporters of school choice say state funding should 'follow the child'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected to make a big push for "school choice" which would allow parents to opt for a private school or home school.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected to make a big push for "school choice" which would allow parents to opt for a private school or home school.
HISD support personnel questions job security in the event of state takeover
As Houston ISD waits to learn if there will be a state takeover, some workers in the district are trying to find out if they are in jeopardy of losing their jobs in a state takeover.
As Houston ISD waits to learn if there will be a state takeover, some workers in the district are trying to find out if they are in jeopardy of losing their jobs in a state takeover.
Governor Abbott expected to discuss school choice in State of State address
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will deliver his State of the State Address during which he's expected to make a big push for "school choice" also known as "vouchers". The measure has drawn substantial public support, especially in Texas's urban areas. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke with several parents who welcome the Governor's initiative.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will deliver his State of the State Address during which he's expected to make a big push for "school choice" also known as "vouchers". The measure has drawn substantial public support, especially in Texas's urban areas. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke with several parents who welcome the Governor's initiative.
HISD workers wonder what state takeover would mean for their jobs
As Houston ISD waits to learn if there will be a state takeover, some workers in the district including HISD bus drivers, are trying to find out what the change would mean for their jobs. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports some answers and speaks with support personnel.
As Houston ISD waits to learn if there will be a state takeover, some workers in the district including HISD bus drivers, are trying to find out what the change would mean for their jobs. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports some answers and speaks with support personnel.
Leaked audio of high-ranked state official says vouchers would cut public school funding
The Texas Education Agency official is recorded asking a parent to connect with Governor Greg Abbott's speechwriter to help push for school choice.
The Texas Education Agency official is recorded asking a parent to connect with Governor Greg Abbott's speechwriter to help push for school choice.
High-ranking TEA official admits public school funds could drop with voucher-like programs
“School districts, what they have to do if they lose a student, [is] be smart about how they allocate their resources and maybe that’s one less fourth grade teacher,” Steve Lecholop, a TEA deputy commissioner, said in a call with a parent that was secretly recorded.
“School districts, what they have to do if they lose a student, [is] be smart about how they allocate their resources and maybe that’s one less fourth grade teacher,” Steve Lecholop, a TEA deputy commissioner, said in a call with a parent that was secretly recorded.
Student, 76, finishes doctorate more than 50 years after starting
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Former Bellaire student trespasses school with weapon, later apprehended
A former Bellaire High School student is facing charges after bringing a weapon on school property on Monday.
A former Bellaire High School student is facing charges after bringing a weapon on school property on Monday.
Examining misperceptions of Blacks and clinical trials, and TSU's nearly $1 billion request
FOX 26 is partnering with the Defender Network, which has been delivering news and information to the Black community in our area for more than 90 years.
FOX 26 is partnering with the Defender Network, which has been delivering news and information to the Black community in our area for more than 90 years.
Texas ranked 10th least educated state in the US: WalletHub study
The Lone Star State was also found to have one of the least percentages of high-school diploma holders in the country.
The Lone Star State was also found to have one of the least percentages of high-school diploma holders in the country.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Estimated 230K students in 21 states missing from school post-pandemic, analysis finds
These students didn’t move out of state, and they didn’t sign up for private school or home-school, according to an analysis by the Associated Press and Stanford researchers, based on publicly available data.
These students didn’t move out of state, and they didn’t sign up for private school or home-school, according to an analysis by the Associated Press and Stanford researchers, based on publicly available data.
ChatGPT: Houston-area school districts weigh in on AI chatbot in education
Houston-area school districts weigh in on the new artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT that already has more than 100 million users.
Houston-area school districts weigh in on the new artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT that already has more than 100 million users.
Prairie View A&M president leaving early due to 'limited presidential authority, Chancellor responds
Prairie View A&M University President Dr. Ruth Simmons announced she is leaving her position early because of “limited presidential authority." The school system's chancellor responds to her resignation
Prairie View A&M University President Dr. Ruth Simmons announced she is leaving her position early because of “limited presidential authority." The school system's chancellor responds to her resignation
Houston ISD announces policy change aimed at reducing the number of fights in athletic environments
The largest school district in Texas, Houston Independent School District (HISD) announced a change in policy Tuesday to try to reduce the number of fights in athletic environments.
The largest school district in Texas, Houston Independent School District (HISD) announced a change in policy Tuesday to try to reduce the number of fights in athletic environments.
19-year-old accused robber, who caused lockdown at southwest side high school, free from jail on bond
The Houston Independent School District doesn't want to say if it has a policy regarding students out of jail on bond. Apparently, the district has no idea how many students might fall into that category.
The Houston Independent School District doesn't want to say if it has a policy regarding students out of jail on bond. Apparently, the district has no idea how many students might fall into that category.
Cristo Rey Jesuit student-athlete is Making the Grade
A junior at Cristo Rey Jesuit is scoring points on and off the basketball court. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Zakiya Umstead is Making the Grade!
A junior at Cristo Rey Jesuit is scoring points on and off the basketball court. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Zakiya Umstead is Making the Grade!
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
Houston Public Libraries targeted by thieves, caused nearly $30,000 in damages
Houston Public Libraries are the latest to be victimized after thieves gave targeted several locations during off hours to steal cash.
Houston Public Libraries are the latest to be victimized after thieves gave targeted several locations during off hours to steal cash.
‘This is real’: Sesame Street’s first Black woman puppeteer fills ‘impactful’ role
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.