Texas: The Issue Is - Texas Rep. Ken King discusses HB 100, education funding
State Rep. Ken King talks about Texas House Bill 100, which provides another $4.5 billion in education funding along with several other big reforms.
State Rep. Ken King talks about Texas House Bill 100, which provides another $4.5 billion in education funding along with several other big reforms.
Oprah gives commencement speech at alma mater Tennessee State University
Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.
Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
US History test scores plunge, parents, teachers, and policymakers searching for answers
Test scores for kids in U.S. History and Civics took a plunge. The news comes as the world is still trying to grapple with COVID-19-era learning loss.
Test scores for kids in U.S. History and Civics took a plunge. The news comes as the world is still trying to grapple with COVID-19-era learning loss.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023: Whataburger giving free breakfast entrees, discounts for educators!
WhatAnAmazingWay for Whataburger to show teachers its appreciation for educators during Teacher Appreciation Week!
WhatAnAmazingWay for Whataburger to show teachers its appreciation for educators during Teacher Appreciation Week!
History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Community college transfers derail students: 'Waste of time'
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.
Elsik High School senior is Making the Grade
One Alief ISD senior does it all. She's a two-sport athlete, the manager of the baseball team and a star student in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Anamercedes Sanchez is Making the Grade.
One Alief ISD senior does it all. She's a two-sport athlete, the manager of the baseball team and a star student in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Anamercedes Sanchez is Making the Grade.
HISD bus drivers who say they don't feel safe speak out in support of a driver who was arrested
Some Houston ISD school bus drivers are supporting a bus driver who was arrested for allegedly punching and kicking a 13-year-old student, claiming that the driver was actually being bullied and attacked by the students on his bus route from Pershing Middle School.
Some Houston ISD school bus drivers are supporting a bus driver who was arrested for allegedly punching and kicking a 13-year-old student, claiming that the driver was actually being bullied and attacked by the students on his bus route from Pershing Middle School.
HISD student was going to miss out on prom but big hearted school employee pays his way
Houston ISD administrator goes above and beyond to help a high school senior go to prom dressed to the nines!
Houston ISD administrator goes above and beyond to help a high school senior go to prom dressed to the nines!
Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Houston-area retired teachers push for better pension pay, call on lawmakers to make change
Texas American Federation of Teachers (AFT) members point out many retired educators have not received a cost of living adjustment since 2004.
Texas American Federation of Teachers (AFT) members point out many retired educators have not received a cost of living adjustment since 2004.
Texas House passes school safety bills in response to Uvalde shooting
Lawmakers have said school safety is a priority this session, but it is still unclear whether they’ll listen to Uvalde families who want to raise the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic guns from 18 to 21.
Lawmakers have said school safety is a priority this session, but it is still unclear whether they’ll listen to Uvalde families who want to raise the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic guns from 18 to 21.
Texas lawmakers approve bills to increase school safety
Texas lawmakers engaged in spirited debate Monday about House Bill 3, a piece of legislation would provide $1.6 billion on school safety. The bill has bipartisan support after the tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas, but many lawmakers have questions about how the money will be spent.
Texas lawmakers engaged in spirited debate Monday about House Bill 3, a piece of legislation would provide $1.6 billion on school safety. The bill has bipartisan support after the tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas, but many lawmakers have questions about how the money will be spent.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
Houston neighborhood 'little library' makes banned books accessible
As the battle continues over banning or limiting access of some books to Texas students, one group is making a statement in The Heights neighborhood by creating their own take on the neighborhood 'free little library.' FOX 26's Shelby Rose stops by the little library to share more details.
As the battle continues over banning or limiting access of some books to Texas students, one group is making a statement in The Heights neighborhood by creating their own take on the neighborhood 'free little library.' FOX 26's Shelby Rose stops by the little library to share more details.
5 Houston students beat out thousands of students nationwide in prestigious international math competition
St. John's School students participate in the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge, spending 14 hours working on a real-world question about the predicted growth of E-bike use and its impact on society. Despite tensions running high, the team is one of the top 16 teams in the nation and will compete in the finals in New York.
St. John's School students participate in the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge, spending 14 hours working on a real-world question about the predicted growth of E-bike use and its impact on society. Despite tensions running high, the team is one of the top 16 teams in the nation and will compete in the finals in New York.
Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation pledges $2M for entrepreneur grants, student scholarships
Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation is committing $2 million to support entrepreneurs and students in select cities along her Renaissance Tour route through luncheons and scholarship funds. Here's how entrepreneurs can apply for a grant.
Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation is committing $2 million to support entrepreneurs and students in select cities along her Renaissance Tour route through luncheons and scholarship funds. Here's how entrepreneurs can apply for a grant.