Examining the impact of the national teacher shortage, solutions getting mixed reactions
It?s shaping up to be an interesting 2022-2023 school year as ongoing teacher shortages strain districts nationwide.
It?s shaping up to be an interesting 2022-2023 school year as ongoing teacher shortages strain districts nationwide.
Kempner High School student Making the Grade
She's a star on the volleyball court and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Lauryn Chandler is Making the Grade at Kempner High School.
She's a star on the volleyball court and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Lauryn Chandler is Making the Grade at Kempner High School.
Active shooter call at Heights High School in Houston, all clear given
An unconfirmed report of an active shooter at Houston ISD's Heights High School prompted a large police response, authorities say. No injuries have been reported.
An unconfirmed report of an active shooter at Houston ISD's Heights High School prompted a large police response, authorities say. No injuries have been reported.
Alvin High School student Making the Grade
He's hitting home runs on the baseball field and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Cooper Williams is making the grade at Alvin High School.
He's hitting home runs on the baseball field and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Cooper Williams is making the grade at Alvin High School.
Princeton University to cover all college costs for students from families earning less than $100K
Princeton lists the cost of attendance for the 2022-23 academic year at $79,540, including tuition, room, and board.
Princeton lists the cost of attendance for the 2022-23 academic year at $79,540, including tuition, room, and board.
Apps children are using that could put them in danger, what parents need to know
Millions are turning to anonymous chat apps for various reasons, but it poses one of the biggest threats to children’s safety. It's become notorious for cyberbullying, harassment and threats.
Millions are turning to anonymous chat apps for various reasons, but it poses one of the biggest threats to children’s safety. It's become notorious for cyberbullying, harassment and threats.
Politics and pandemic are driving Texas teachers to consider quitting, survey finds
An online survey of 1,291 teachers by the Charles Butt Foundation shows more teacher dissatisfaction as Texas school districts scramble to attract talent.
An online survey of 1,291 teachers by the Charles Butt Foundation shows more teacher dissatisfaction as Texas school districts scramble to attract talent.
Pepsi Stronger Together encourages high school students to apply for scholarships in music, arts
Pepsi Stronger Together made a final stop in Houston, hoping to encourage high school students to apply for scholarships for education in music and the arts.
Pepsi Stronger Together made a final stop in Houston, hoping to encourage high school students to apply for scholarships for education in music and the arts.
Katy ISD students heard making monkey sounds to other students during volleyball game: video
A concerned mother is demanding action from Katy ISD after her daughter was the victim of alleged racist taunting during a volleyball game.
A concerned mother is demanding action from Katy ISD after her daughter was the victim of alleged racist taunting during a volleyball game.
After school shootings, are states making classrooms safer?
Here is what several states have done to implement school safety in the wake of the Uvalde elementary school massacre.
Here is what several states have done to implement school safety in the wake of the Uvalde elementary school massacre.
States’ plans to make school safer reflect political divides
In the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, governors around the country vowed to take steps to ensure their students would be kept safe. Many Republicans have emphasized school security spending, while Democrats have called for tighter gun control.
In the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, governors around the country vowed to take steps to ensure their students would be kept safe. Many Republicans have emphasized school security spending, while Democrats have called for tighter gun control.
LIST: Houston-area schools supporting Uvalde by having students wear maroon, white on Tuesday
Numerous Houston-area school districts are showing their support for students in Uvalde by wearing their school colors on Tuesday.
Numerous Houston-area school districts are showing their support for students in Uvalde by wearing their school colors on Tuesday.
Jaguar or Raven? San Jacinto College asking for help with a new mascot
San Jacinto College says the Jaguar represents strength, skill, power, courage, patience, and agility. Ravens, on the other hand, are well-known for their intelligence, represent resourcefulness, wisdom, and adaptability.
San Jacinto College says the Jaguar represents strength, skill, power, courage, patience, and agility. Ravens, on the other hand, are well-known for their intelligence, represent resourcefulness, wisdom, and adaptability.
These 5 states could tax student loan forgiveness
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Steph Curry graduates from college 13 years after leaving for NBA
The NBA finals MVP earned his degree in sociology, and was also inducted into the Davidson College Hall of Fame Wednesday.
The NBA finals MVP earned his degree in sociology, and was also inducted into the Davidson College Hall of Fame Wednesday.
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.”