Texans seem divided on how to keep schools safe, survey finds
Researchers at UH and TSU showed that 76 percent of participants support increasing mental health access for students. Meanwhile, almost half believe having armed teachers will make schools safer.
Researchers at UH and TSU showed that 76 percent of participants support increasing mental health access for students. Meanwhile, almost half believe having armed teachers will make schools safer.
Klein Cain High School student 'Making the Grade'
He shines under the Friday night lights and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Lance Awe is Making the Grade at Klein Cain High School.
He shines under the Friday night lights and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Lance Awe is Making the Grade at Klein Cain High School.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
Alvin Jr. High student in custody after incident, faculty member in hospital
A coach at Alvin Jr. High is in the hospital after an "isolated incident" involving a student, the district says.
A coach at Alvin Jr. High is in the hospital after an "isolated incident" involving a student, the district says.
Pearland High School student Making the Grade
She's hitting home runs on the softball field and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin introduces us to Hailey Golden who is having no problem with Making the Grade.
She's hitting home runs on the softball field and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin introduces us to Hailey Golden who is having no problem with Making the Grade.
Indiana teen 'only student in the world' to ace AP Calculus exam
“I felt pretty confident knowing that I knew what to do on the test," Felix Zhang said.
“I felt pretty confident knowing that I knew what to do on the test," Felix Zhang said.
Kentucky teacher says snake, mouse fell from classroom ceilings: ‘Another day living the dream'
A baby rat snake allegedly fell from ceiling at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky.
A baby rat snake allegedly fell from ceiling at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky.
Clear Brook High School senior earns perfect AP score, is one of 306 globally
Safa Prasla became one out of 306 students around the world to earn a perfect score on the AP Research Exam in spring 2022.
Safa Prasla became one out of 306 students around the world to earn a perfect score on the AP Research Exam in spring 2022.
Texas nonprofit, Children at Risk, highlights racial inequities in schools
Once a month the non-profit group shines a light on issues that students are facing in Texas schools. For September, they addressed issues of racial inequality like the criminalization of the behaviors of certain students over others.
Once a month the non-profit group shines a light on issues that students are facing in Texas schools. For September, they addressed issues of racial inequality like the criminalization of the behaviors of certain students over others.
Texas nonprofit, Children at Risk, highlights racial inequities in schools
"Data shows disproportionate over-representation of students of color funneled into the juvenile justice system," said Vicky Sullivan with Texas Appleseed.
"Data shows disproportionate over-representation of students of color funneled into the juvenile justice system," said Vicky Sullivan with Texas Appleseed.
‘The Uvalde effect’: Parents rushing to schools amid rash of bogus threats, ‘swatting’ calls
In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers died, parents are rushing to campuses before rampant rumors can be quashed.
In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers died, parents are rushing to campuses before rampant rumors can be quashed.
Houston ISD police chief discusses school safety amid recent threats
After several active shooter threats that were not credible, HISD's Police Chief spoke with FOX 26 one-on-one.
After several active shooter threats that were not credible, HISD's Police Chief spoke with FOX 26 one-on-one.
La Porte High School staff member seen yelling at student
Shocking cellphone video shows a staff member at La Porte High School face to face with a student yelling obscenities.
Shocking cellphone video shows a staff member at La Porte High School face to face with a student yelling obscenities.
Teacher saves student choking on almond, says ‘mama bear’ instinct kicked in
The scary moment in the third-grade classroom happened just days after the school year started.
The scary moment in the third-grade classroom happened just days after the school year started.
Texas has banned more books than any other state, new report shows
Across the country, more books have been challenged and removed as religious and conservative groups target LGBTQ and race issues.
Across the country, more books have been challenged and removed as religious and conservative groups target LGBTQ and race issues.
North Forest High School student Making the Grade
He's a four-sport athlete who still has time to put in the work in the classroom, and he has a great GPA to prove it. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Kobe Wright is making the grade at North Forest High School.
He's a four-sport athlete who still has time to put in the work in the classroom, and he has a great GPA to prove it. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Kobe Wright is making the grade at North Forest High School.
VCU, victim's family reach settlement in hazing death
The agreement with the family of Adam Oakes also requires the Richmond university to make additional changes to its fraternity and sorority life.
The agreement with the family of Adam Oakes also requires the Richmond university to make additional changes to its fraternity and sorority life.
Lone Star College named one of the best colleges to work for 9th year in a row
The college was recognized in eight categories for two-year institutions including faculty & staff well-being, diversity, including and belonging and supervisor/department chair effectiveness.
The college was recognized in eight categories for two-year institutions including faculty & staff well-being, diversity, including and belonging and supervisor/department chair effectiveness.
Book ban efforts surging in 2022, library association says
The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles.
The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles.
Madison High School threat ends with 2 students arrested
Court records say, Cornell Thomas, 18, and Damian Darias, 17, were arrested after allegedly making threats to trap everyone and “shoot the school up.”
Court records say, Cornell Thomas, 18, and Damian Darias, 17, were arrested after allegedly making threats to trap everyone and “shoot the school up.”