Houston ISD board votes to close 12 campuses
The proposal was met with disapproval from public speakers before the vote was made.
The proposal was met with disapproval from public speakers before the vote was made.
Texas education board approves more than 4,000 corrections to Bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum
The board voted 9-6 Wednesday night to approve the changes after delaying the vote in January.
The board voted 9-6 Wednesday night to approve the changes after delaying the vote in January.
Fort Bend ISD parents press trustees on school closure savings as board nears vote
Fort Bend ISD trustees are nearing a final decision on proposed elementary school closures. During a recent meeting, 78 people signed up for public comment as parents challenged the district’s financial justification, including projected savings of $5 to $7 million — less than one percent of the district’s overall budget. The board is scheduled to consider final recommendations on March 9, 2026.
Fort Bend ISD trustees are nearing a final decision on proposed elementary school closures. During a recent meeting, 78 people signed up for public comment as parents challenged the district’s financial justification, including projected savings of $5 to $7 million — less than one percent of the district’s overall budget. The board is scheduled to consider final recommendations on March 9, 2026.
Demand surges for Texas Education Freedom Accounts with 123,000+ student applications filed
Over 123,000 students have applied for Texas’ new private school voucher program, far exceeding the 90,000 available spots and signaling a massive demand for the state’s $1 billion education initiative.
Over 123,000 students have applied for Texas’ new private school voucher program, far exceeding the 90,000 available spots and signaling a massive demand for the state’s $1 billion education initiative.
TxDOT, UIL announce ‘Saved by the Belt’ seat belt challenge for Texas high schools
TxDOT and the UIL have launched the "Saved by the Belt" challenge, offering a $5,000 prize to the Texas high school that gathers the most student pledges to wear a seat belt by Friday, February 27.
TxDOT and the UIL have launched the "Saved by the Belt" challenge, offering a $5,000 prize to the Texas high school that gathers the most student pledges to wear a seat belt by Friday, February 27.
Yuliana Arrendondo from Elsik HS is 'Making the Grade'
Shining soccer star at Elsik High School Yuliana Arrendondo is keeping up on trhe fied and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin has more on Making the Grade!
Shining soccer star at Elsik High School Yuliana Arrendondo is keeping up on trhe fied and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin has more on Making the Grade!
Texas Democrats accuse comptroller of excluding Islamic schools from voucher program
Texas Democrats are claiming acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock is acting outside the scope of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or school voucher, law and excluding schools based on religious identity.
Texas Democrats are claiming acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock is acting outside the scope of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or school voucher, law and excluding schools based on religious identity.
University of Texas board approves new content rule for educators and students
The University of Texas System board passed a new rule for the system broadly defining the freedoms students and educators have to teach and learn undefined topics.
The University of Texas System board passed a new rule for the system broadly defining the freedoms students and educators have to teach and learn undefined topics.
North Texas pastor steps down after sex offender son arrested
Following the arrest of registered sex offender Caleb Crawford for registration violations, his father, Pastor Eric Crawford, has temporarily stepped down from leadership at Heritage Baptist Church and Heritage Christian Academy pending an internal review.
Following the arrest of registered sex offender Caleb Crawford for registration violations, his father, Pastor Eric Crawford, has temporarily stepped down from leadership at Heritage Baptist Church and Heritage Christian Academy pending an internal review.
America 250: Students in grades K–8 invited to enter Bookmark Design Challenge
Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.
Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.
Houston ISD parents seek clarity in school closure meetings, question if proposal is final
HISD held parent meetings after announcing 12 campuses that could close for 2026–2027. Parents say they still want clear information about closures and what happens next.
HISD held parent meetings after announcing 12 campuses that could close for 2026–2027. Parents say they still want clear information about closures and what happens next.
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.