'Our schools, our say:' Protestors against possible TEA takeover of Houston ISD send message to state leaders
Educators were joined by parents and state lawmakers to express their concerns over a state takeover of one of the largest school districts in the country.
Educators were joined by parents and state lawmakers to express their concerns over a state takeover of one of the largest school districts in the country.
The power of bands at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
For decades, bands at Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been wowing crowds with show-style marching. They also have dynamic sounds and plenty of dance moves.
For decades, bands at Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been wowing crowds with show-style marching. They also have dynamic sounds and plenty of dance moves.
Langham Creek High School student is Making the Grade
A Langham Creek High School student-athlete is focusing on the future while showing off his skills on the soccer field. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Aadil Nathani is Making the Grade.
A Langham Creek High School student-athlete is focusing on the future while showing off his skills on the soccer field. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Aadil Nathani is Making the Grade.
AI detection tool launched by ChatGPT makers OpenAI amid school cheating fears
The AI detection tool is responding to fears that ChatGPT's artificial intelligence ability to write just about anything could fuel cheating in schools.
The AI detection tool is responding to fears that ChatGPT's artificial intelligence ability to write just about anything could fuel cheating in schools.
Bill filed in Texas House to withhold state funds from universities that teach critical race theory
HB 1607, filed by Republican state Rep. Cody Harris, would make institutions of higher learning ineligible to receive state funds if they teach critical race theory.
HB 1607, filed by Republican state Rep. Cody Harris, would make institutions of higher learning ineligible to receive state funds if they teach critical race theory.
St. Pius X High School junior Making the Grade
A St. Pius X High School student is a three-sport star and has a GPA over 4.0. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Preston Kyle is Making the Grade.
A St. Pius X High School student is a three-sport star and has a GPA over 4.0. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Preston Kyle is Making the Grade.
More Houston-area teachers caught having improper relationships with students, parents react
FOX 26's Sherman Desselle talks to concerned parents about the recent cases involving inappropriate teacher-student relationships and resources available to help keep students safer.
FOX 26's Sherman Desselle talks to concerned parents about the recent cases involving inappropriate teacher-student relationships and resources available to help keep students safer.
Concerned parents react to growing number of teacher/student relationships
With a growing number of stories about educators caught having improper relationships with their underage students, parents are growing frustrated with what's happening. So what can be done to keep kids safe and what resources are available? FOX 26's Sherman Desselle looks into it.
With a growing number of stories about educators caught having improper relationships with their underage students, parents are growing frustrated with what's happening. So what can be done to keep kids safe and what resources are available? FOX 26's Sherman Desselle looks into it.
Conservative lawmakers push for review of school board group’s guidance on transgender students
Texas Freedom Caucus asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to weigh in on school board association’s guidance for navigating complex issues related to transgender youth.
Texas Freedom Caucus asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to weigh in on school board association’s guidance for navigating complex issues related to transgender youth.
Texas teachers ask for part of state surplus budget
The Texas American Federation of Teachers says it is time to stanch a crippling exodus of instructors fleeing the profession as Texas classroom educators look to get a piece of the state's $33 billion surplus. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan shares more on the story and teachers' demands.
The Texas American Federation of Teachers says it is time to stanch a crippling exodus of instructors fleeing the profession as Texas classroom educators look to get a piece of the state's $33 billion surplus. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan shares more on the story and teachers' demands.
Texas teachers seek pay hikes from state budget surplus
A push is on in Austin from Texas classroom educators looking to get their "piece" of the state's $33 billion surplus "pie".
A push is on in Austin from Texas classroom educators looking to get their "piece" of the state's $33 billion surplus "pie".
Deaf student's interpreter lawsuit at center of Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could make it more difficult for students with disabilities to resolve problems quickly when they’re not getting needed assistance in public schools.
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could make it more difficult for students with disabilities to resolve problems quickly when they’re not getting needed assistance in public schools.
Improving math skills among US kids could start as early as block play
Many of the problems students face in high school math find their roots in early education, according to researchers.
Many of the problems students face in high school math find their roots in early education, according to researchers.
COVID-19 upended Texas schools’ finances. Now they’re calling for a new funding system.
Districts like Pflugerville ISD say the pandemic and rising inflation have eroded the value of the state’s last effort to overhaul its public education finance system.
Districts like Pflugerville ISD say the pandemic and rising inflation have eroded the value of the state’s last effort to overhaul its public education finance system.
Humble ISD teacher caught on camera assaulting student, slammed him against wall
A Humble ISD teacher is accused of assaulting a student by grabbed him, slinging him across the tables and chairs, and then slamming him up against the wall.
A Humble ISD teacher is accused of assaulting a student by grabbed him, slinging him across the tables and chairs, and then slamming him up against the wall.
Special needs program to remain at T.H. Rogers School in Houston
Parents had fought to keep their students from being removed from the "Preparing Students for Independence Program.”
Parents had fought to keep their students from being removed from the "Preparing Students for Independence Program.”
Houston ISD votes to not terminate Tiffany Guillory as Jack Yates High School principal
The Houston ISD has announced that long time Jack Yates High School Principal Tiffany Guillory will not be terminated.
The Houston ISD has announced that long time Jack Yates High School Principal Tiffany Guillory will not be terminated.
Texas universities propose tuition freeze in exchange for $1 billion
Public universities in Texas are hoping to get a piece of that $33 billion state budget surplus. Six universities, such as The University of Texas Systems and the Texas A&M University Systems, are hoping to get $1 billion. FOX's Steven Dial explains what the universities are asking in return.
Public universities in Texas are hoping to get a piece of that $33 billion state budget surplus. Six universities, such as The University of Texas Systems and the Texas A&M University Systems, are hoping to get $1 billion. FOX's Steven Dial explains what the universities are asking in return.
Houston Public Library to no longer charge late fines for overdue books, borrowed items
The Houston Public Library (HPL) is no longer charging late fees for overdue books and other items.
The Houston Public Library (HPL) is no longer charging late fees for overdue books and other items.
Could budget cuts, pay raises be in the works at Fort Bend ISD?
The state’s $33 billion budget surplus is top of mind for Texas lawmakers and understandably for local schools as well.
The state’s $33 billion budget surplus is top of mind for Texas lawmakers and understandably for local schools as well.