Houston ISD to no longer offer COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers
As teachers prepare to head back to school, in just about two weeks Houston ISD will no longer be offering COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers. The decision comes as the virus surges yet again nationwide.
As teachers prepare to head back to school, in just about two weeks Houston ISD will no longer be offering COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers. The decision comes as the virus surges yet again nationwide.
Houston ISD offering free teaching certification program, $61K salary for selected teachers
In schools with a "critical shortage area," selected teachers may also receive a stipend of up to $5,000.
In schools with a "critical shortage area," selected teachers may also receive a stipend of up to $5,000.
Texas educator group proposes referring to slavery as 'involuntary relocation'
A group of Texas educators have proposed to the Texas State Board of Education that slavery should be taught as "involuntary relocation" during second-grade social studies instruction, but board members have asked them to reconsider the phrasing, according to the state board?s chair.
A group of Texas educators have proposed to the Texas State Board of Education that slavery should be taught as "involuntary relocation" during second-grade social studies instruction, but board members have asked them to reconsider the phrasing, according to the state board?s chair.
STAAR test results improved this year for Texas elementary, middle school students
Standardized testing scores for elementary and middle schoolers in Texas improved this past school year after disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Standardized testing scores for elementary and middle schoolers in Texas improved this past school year after disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas educator group proposes referring to slavery as “involuntary relocation”
A group of eight public school educators and one university professor have suggested the change to the Texas State Board of Education, which is considering social studies curriculum revisions this summer.
A group of eight public school educators and one university professor have suggested the change to the Texas State Board of Education, which is considering social studies curriculum revisions this summer.
Houston Baptist University offers guaranteed admission for local community college grads
Houston Baptist University signed an agreement that will guarantee admission for local community college graduates into most of their degree programs.
Houston Baptist University signed an agreement that will guarantee admission for local community college graduates into most of their degree programs.
School districts pricing out parents on record requests by charging tens of thousands in 'exorbitant fees'
A freedom of information expert from Iowa told Fox News Digital 'that the government is using [public records fees] as a way to place records out of reach of ordinary folks.'
A freedom of information expert from Iowa told Fox News Digital 'that the government is using [public records fees] as a way to place records out of reach of ordinary folks.'
TEA pushes back STAAR Test results due to COVID-19
Texas parents will have to wait an additional week to view their students' STAAR Test results if they are between 3rd-8th grade.
Texas parents will have to wait an additional week to view their students' STAAR Test results if they are between 3rd-8th grade.
Relatives of 5-year-old girl see firsthand how she was treated by HISD teacher
"She was sitting in front of him in a chair, crying, kicking, and hollering trying to ask for help," Hagan said.
"She was sitting in front of him in a chair, crying, kicking, and hollering trying to ask for help," Hagan said.
50 years of Title IX: What is it, and what impact has it had?
Title IX, the law best known for its role in gender equity in athletics and preventing sexual harassment on campuses, is turning 50.
Title IX, the law best known for its role in gender equity in athletics and preventing sexual harassment on campuses, is turning 50.
Dartmoth College will eliminate all federal, institutional loans from undergraduate program
The president of Dartmouth College says the school is removing all federal and institutional loans from its undergraduate financial aid awards and replacing them with expanded scholarship grants, beginning with the current summer term.
The president of Dartmouth College says the school is removing all federal and institutional loans from its undergraduate financial aid awards and replacing them with expanded scholarship grants, beginning with the current summer term.
Supreme Court rules religious schools can get Maine tuition aid
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can't exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can't exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.
2 ex-Mizzou fraternity brothers charged with felonies after hazing incident left pledge blind, paralyzed
Mizzou freshman Daniel Santulli was left blind and unable to speak or walk after the hazing incident.
Mizzou freshman Daniel Santulli was left blind and unable to speak or walk after the hazing incident.
State Board of Education rejects Heritage Classical Academy charter school for third time
The Heritage charter’s application has been vetoed multiple times, most recently in June 2021.
The Heritage charter’s application has been vetoed multiple times, most recently in June 2021.
Widow of Alvin ISD principal speaking out against district's plan to name future school after him
The widow of an Alvin ISD principal is speaking out against the district's plan to name a future school after him.
The widow of an Alvin ISD principal is speaking out against the district's plan to name a future school after him.
Houston leaders seeking school security measures with sense of urgency
22 days have passed since the Uvalde school shooting and here in Houston - leaders are scrambling to better protect local campuses.
22 days have passed since the Uvalde school shooting and here in Houston - leaders are scrambling to better protect local campuses.
Dyslexia School of Houston holds summer camp for students to make learning fun, promote 'literacy for all'
A Summer Literacy Camp in Houston looks to promote 'literacy for all' while offering personalized educational sessions for students with dyslexia.
A Summer Literacy Camp in Houston looks to promote 'literacy for all' while offering personalized educational sessions for students with dyslexia.
Father gets diploma 27 years after dropping out of high school: ‘I was led by God’
“Three of my children are still in high school and I felt I needed to be an example to them,” Clyde Welch Jr. told FOX Television Stations.
“Three of my children are still in high school and I felt I needed to be an example to them,” Clyde Welch Jr. told FOX Television Stations.
560,000 students from Corinthian Colleges will have student loans canceled
The colleges shut down after campuses were accused of falsifying data on the success of their graduates, reporting some were working in their field of study but were working at grocery stores or fast-food chains. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the full story.
The colleges shut down after campuses were accused of falsifying data on the success of their graduates, reporting some were working in their field of study but were working at grocery stores or fast-food chains. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the full story.
Biden admin to cancel $5.8B in school loans for former Corinthian College students
Students who have paid off their school loans will not be eligible.
Students who have paid off their school loans will not be eligible.