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. FOX 26?s Damali Keith spoke with the Fort Bend ISD superintendent about the concerns teachers and parents have.
The state?s $33 billion budget surplus is top of mind for Texas lawmakers and understandably for local schools as well. FOX 26?s Damali Keith spoke with the Fort Bend ISD superintendent about the concerns teachers and parents have.
US proposes changes that would cut payments for many student loan borrowers — here's who would benefit
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
'Varsity Blues' mastermind sentenced to 3.5 years for college admissions scandal
The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
Teacher transforms students’ drawings of monsters into plush toys
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
Lone Star College recognized as top institution for people of color
Lone Star College was also ranked fourth in the nation for offering Associates Degrees to students of Latino or Hispanic heritage, 10th for Asian students earning a degree, and 13th nationwide for African American students.
Lone Star College was also ranked fourth in the nation for offering Associates Degrees to students of Latino or Hispanic heritage, 10th for Asian students earning a degree, and 13th nationwide for African American students.
Students at a New York college demanding all A's for the semester
Students at The New School, a private university in New York, are demanding A's for the semester after a month-long teacher strike they said disrupted their learning. FOX News correspondent Alexis McAdams reports more on the long list of demands from the students.
Students at The New School, a private university in New York, are demanding A's for the semester after a month-long teacher strike they said disrupted their learning. FOX News correspondent Alexis McAdams reports more on the long list of demands from the students.
More than 130 students show off drone flying skills during competition
As part of its annual REC Aerial Drone Competition, Harmony Public School said it looked to teach students skills that could be applied to real-life situations.
As part of its annual REC Aerial Drone Competition, Harmony Public School said it looked to teach students skills that could be applied to real-life situations.
Houston-area teacher accused of 'improper conduct' with a student
An investigation is underway at Cypress Woods High School involving a teacher and alleged improper conduct with a student.
An investigation is underway at Cypress Woods High School involving a teacher and alleged improper conduct with a student.
Parents protest at Almeda Elementary after reports of teacher abusing autistic children
Houston ISD confirms an investigation is underway after a former Almeda teacher was accused of physically abusing students.
Houston ISD confirms an investigation is underway after a former Almeda teacher was accused of physically abusing students.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
League City passes book restriction proposal despite protests
FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards shares more after League City Council Members added a resolution that proposes books that contain obscenity, including rape, gender ideology, pedophilia, and or incest, be removed from the Young Adults section of the Helen Hall Library.
FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards shares more after League City Council Members added a resolution that proposes books that contain obscenity, including rape, gender ideology, pedophilia, and or incest, be removed from the Young Adults section of the Helen Hall Library.
T.H. Rogers students plead with Houston ISD to not relocate profoundly disabled students
Special needs students are being relocated from T.H. Rogers School in HISD and the district is providing parents with limited information.
Special needs students are being relocated from T.H. Rogers School in HISD and the district is providing parents with limited information.
Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
LIST: School districts closed on Tuesday due to Houston boil water notice
The boil water notice in the city of Houston has some school districts closing their campuses for Tuesday, November 29.
The boil water notice in the city of Houston has some school districts closing their campuses for Tuesday, November 29.
Katy ISD junior is Making the Grade
Katy ISD junior Trae Gage is shining off and on the basketball court. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how the Jordan High School student is making the grade.
Katy ISD junior Trae Gage is shining off and on the basketball court. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how the Jordan High School student is making the grade.
School districts announce closures amid boil water notice in Houston area
Houston ISD and several other school districts have announced closures on Monday amid a boil water notice.
Houston ISD and several other school districts have announced closures on Monday amid a boil water notice.
Texas teachers, staffers charged after special needs students eats his own feces
Melody LaPointe, 47, and teaching assistants Tarah Tinney, 33, and Augusta Costlow, 27, were charged earlier this week with abandoning or endangering a child over the April 2021 incident.
Melody LaPointe, 47, and teaching assistants Tarah Tinney, 33, and Augusta Costlow, 27, were charged earlier this week with abandoning or endangering a child over the April 2021 incident.
Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023
President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
Houston Christian University head football coach resigned after 10 years
After 10 years and nine seasons, Head Football Coach Vic Shealy has resigned from Houston Christian University, formerly known as Houston Baptist University.
After 10 years and nine seasons, Head Football Coach Vic Shealy has resigned from Houston Christian University, formerly known as Houston Baptist University.