Family affair: Father, son and daughter graduate together with education degrees
Commondre Cole and his children, Ja'Coby and Iesha, all walked across the stage to get their diplomas from Mississippi State University.
Commondre Cole and his children, Ja'Coby and Iesha, all walked across the stage to get their diplomas from Mississippi State University.
Some HISD workers say pennies for a pay raise is unacceptable
After a year of a number of staffing challenges, even more could be coming for the Houston Independent School District. Some HISD employees say they want a fair pay raise, or they may be forced to try to find work in another district.
After a year of a number of staffing challenges, even more could be coming for the Houston Independent School District. Some HISD employees say they want a fair pay raise, or they may be forced to try to find work in another district.
Teen charged in Heights High School shooting accused in other violent crimes at school
Alex Owiesy, the 17-year-old charged in connection with a shooting at Houston's Heights High School last week, is also facing charges for other violent crimes against students in March.
Alex Owiesy, the 17-year-old charged in connection with a shooting at Houston's Heights High School last week, is also facing charges for other violent crimes against students in March.
College student delivers baby hours before graduation, receives diploma at hospital
Dillard University student Jada Sayles gave birth to her son on May 14, the same day as her graduation ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dillard University student Jada Sayles gave birth to her son on May 14, the same day as her graduation ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Village School senior Making the Grade
She's a champ in the pool, on the track and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Ananya Rao is Making the Grade at The Village School!
She's a champ in the pool, on the track and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Ananya Rao is Making the Grade at The Village School!
Popular graduation balloons festive but dangerous if released, energy companies warn
Mylar balloons have a silvery coating that conducts electricity.
Mylar balloons have a silvery coating that conducts electricity.
SMU student becomes youngest Black student to graduate from U.S. law school
Haley Taylor Schlitz is the country's youngest Black student to ever graduate from law school and the youngest law grad in SMU history.
Haley Taylor Schlitz is the country's youngest Black student to ever graduate from law school and the youngest law grad in SMU history.
Nonspeaking valedictorian with autism delivers inspiring speech at Florida college
A graduating student of Rollins College, who is nonverbal and has autism, received a standing ovation after delivering an inspirational valedictorian speech using a text-to-speech computer program.
A graduating student of Rollins College, who is nonverbal and has autism, received a standing ovation after delivering an inspirational valedictorian speech using a text-to-speech computer program.
More than 800 Houston ISD teachers say they won't be returning to the classroom next year
Houston Teacher’s United tweeted that 1 in 12 teachers in Houston Independent School District have given notice that they won’t be returning next year.
Houston Teacher’s United tweeted that 1 in 12 teachers in Houston Independent School District have given notice that they won’t be returning next year.
More than 800 Houston ISD teachers say they won't be returning to the classroom next year
Houston Teacher?s United tweeted that 1 in 12 teachers in Houston Independent School District�have given notice that they won?t be returning next year. FOX 26's Gabby Hart speaks with the teacher's union and the school district for more information.
Houston Teacher?s United tweeted that 1 in 12 teachers in Houston Independent School District�have given notice that they won?t be returning next year. FOX 26's Gabby Hart speaks with the teacher's union and the school district for more information.
17-year-old arrested in connection to shooting at Heights High School
The Houston Independent School District Police Department said an arrest has been made in connection with Thursday afternoon's shooting of a student at Heights High School.
The Houston Independent School District Police Department said an arrest has been made in connection with Thursday afternoon's shooting of a student at Heights High School.
La Marque teacher encourages many first generation college students
Tiffany Hill is the dance instructor at La Marque High School. She was a first-generation college student, so she realizes how some students really struggle with the application process.
Tiffany Hill is the dance instructor at La Marque High School. She was a first-generation college student, so she realizes how some students really struggle with the application process.
Duke investigating student’s graduation speech that mirrored 2014 Harvard speech
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
C.E. King High School student Making the Grade
He's talented on the football field and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how JJ Auzenne is Making the Grade at C.E. King High School.
He's talented on the football field and in the classroom. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how JJ Auzenne is Making the Grade at C.E. King High School.
Education Department cancels $6.8B in student loans for over 113K in public service
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
Gov. Abbott raising eyebrows with comments about immigrants, education
Governor Greg Abbott is saying he would consider challenging a decades-old supreme court ruling that requires states to offer free public education for all children.
Governor Greg Abbott is saying he would consider challenging a decades-old supreme court ruling that requires states to offer free public education for all children.
Klein Forest HS student Making the Grade
He's a two-sport superstar and a straight-A student. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Parker Jenkins is making the grade at Klein Forest High School.
He's a two-sport superstar and a straight-A student. FOX 26's Nate Griffin shows us how Parker Jenkins is making the grade at Klein Forest High School.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Harvard atones for university's ties to slavery, pledges $100M to research
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
Mayde Creek High School student athlete Making the Grade
This Mayde Creek High School student is a leader on and off the basketball court. He?s part of the English Honor Society and was selected to the all-state academic team by the Texas High School Basketball Coaches Association. FOX 26?s Nate Griffin shows us how Larison LaMette is Making the Grade!
This Mayde Creek High School student is a leader on and off the basketball court. He?s part of the English Honor Society and was selected to the all-state academic team by the Texas High School Basketball Coaches Association. FOX 26?s Nate Griffin shows us how Larison LaMette is Making the Grade!