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.
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.