Reading, math scores for 9-year-old students fell sharply during pandemic, data show
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
'Education malpractice,' social studies teacher speaks out about current debate over state textbooks
The latest battle in the long running debate about what students will learn in social studies classes in Texas will continue.
The latest battle in the long running debate about what students will learn in social studies classes in Texas will continue.
Arizona 3rd grader writes more than 30 picture books. His reason why is adorable
An Arizona third-grader has written more than picture 30 books, so far, and the reason why he's doing this is adorable.
An Arizona third-grader has written more than picture 30 books, so far, and the reason why he's doing this is adorable.
Teacher union leaders strategize as more educators leave Houston classrooms
Former teachers tell FOX 26, more needs to be done to keep good teachers in schools.
Former teachers tell FOX 26, more needs to be done to keep good teachers in schools.
Student loan forgiveness limited for many by US drug war's legacy
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
'No More Sagging' campaign offers free belts to high school students with sagging pants
The creators of the program have given away more than 30 belts to students at a South Carolina high school since the start of the school year.
The creators of the program have given away more than 30 belts to students at a South Carolina high school since the start of the school year.
Sam Rayburn High School student is Making The Grade
He's the starting quarterback at Sam Rayburn High School but he's also a star in three other sports and in the classroom. Nate Griffin introduces us to Esteban Nava who is Making The Grade.
He's the starting quarterback at Sam Rayburn High School but he's also a star in three other sports and in the classroom. Nate Griffin introduces us to Esteban Nava who is Making The Grade.
Comcast donates more than $1 million to help bridge digital divide in Houston
Comcast is giving more than $1 million to local organizations that help students, adults, and people with disabilities to ensure they have access to quality internet and educate them on technology.
Comcast is giving more than $1 million to local organizations that help students, adults, and people with disabilities to ensure they have access to quality internet and educate them on technology.
Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Foundation gives free classroom supplies to 1,000 Houston ISD teachers
The move was held to assist Houston-area teachers, who often have to stock up classrooms from their own pockets and within minutes, organizers said, 1,000 Houston ISD teachers registered for supplies.
The move was held to assist Houston-area teachers, who often have to stock up classrooms from their own pockets and within minutes, organizers said, 1,000 Houston ISD teachers registered for supplies.
National Battle of the Bands brings big tourism dollars, HBCU awareness to Houston
The event that focuses on Historically Black Colleges and Universities is now in its eighth year.
The event that focuses on Historically Black Colleges and Universities is now in its eighth year.
National Battle of the Bands brings big tourism dollars, HBCU awareness to Houston
The event that focuses on Historically Black Colleges and Universities is now in its eighth year.
The event that focuses on Historically Black Colleges and Universities is now in its eighth year.
Student loan scams: How to protect yourself from loan forgiveness fraud
With new government aid comes new potential scammers — here's how you can protect yourself.
With new government aid comes new potential scammers — here's how you can protect yourself.
What kind of student loan do I have? Your student loan relief questions answered
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
Applications for student loan relief will be available early October, White House says
The timeline for processing the application should clear borrowers to see their amount forgiven before the interest pause expires on Dec. 31.
The timeline for processing the application should clear borrowers to see their amount forgiven before the interest pause expires on Dec. 31.
Student loan forgiveness: what you should know
FOX 26?s Lina de Florias shares frequently asked questions about the student loan forgiveness recently announced by President Biden.
FOX 26?s Lina de Florias shares frequently asked questions about the student loan forgiveness recently announced by President Biden.
White House claps back at lawmakers who criticized student loan relief after PPP loans were forgiven
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
Missouri school district brings back punishment by paddle
The Missouri school district said parents have to opt-in and that the new policy came as a result of parents wanting an alternative to suspension, according to reports.
The Missouri school district said parents have to opt-in and that the new policy came as a result of parents wanting an alternative to suspension, according to reports.
Student loan forgiveness | What is a Pell grant and how will Biden's program impact recipients?
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
Houstonians have mixed feelings about Biden's plan to forgive student loans
Those eligible could see $10,000 in federal loan debt wiped away and Pell grant recipients would receive up to $20,000 in relief.
Those eligible could see $10,000 in federal loan debt wiped away and Pell grant recipients would receive up to $20,000 in relief.
Biden's canceling of student loans relies on pandemic, 2003 law
The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.