Former HISD COO, district vendor indicted in multimillion-dollar kickback scheme

The former Houston ISD COO has been indicted in a multimillion-dollar public corruption scheme that names five other HISD officials, including former board president Rhonda Skillern-Jones.

All 9 seniors of Worthing High School's Marching Band awarded $50,000 scholarships

Big congratulations go out to the nine seniors in the Worthing High School Marching Pride of Sunnyside Band. All received a $50,000 scholarship from Langston University after a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Oklahoma for tryouts.

WATCH: Megan Thee Stallion graduates from TSU
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Houston's own Megan Thee Stallion is now Megan Thee TSU Graduate! This weekend the rapper walked across the stage to accept her graduation diploma from Texas Southern University.

Houston-area colleges, universities offering an on-demand sexual assault hotline

A new partnership is taking on the pervasive issue of sexual assaults on Houston-area college campuses, bringing victims on-demand help and providing measures to prevent sexual assaults.

Houston ISD considering an update on mask mandate amid COVID-19 Omicron variant
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Leaders in Houston ISD were considering updating the district?s mask mandate after the holidays, but this was before a federal appellate court temporarily restored Gov. Greg Abbott?s executive order prohibiting mask mandates in schools.

Houston ISD to lift mask mandate amid COVID-19 Omicron variant
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Leaders in Houston ISD were considering updating the district?s mask mandate after the holidays. But with the new variant, that decision is now under review. FOX 26?s Natalie Hee has more.

HISD reassigned employees at Madison HS amid inappropriate conduct investigations
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A walkout was organized Thursday morning at Madison High School amid allegations of inappropriate conduct. FOX 26?s Natalie Hee shows how the district is responding to their concerns.

Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort

Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.

What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic

Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.

6-year-old left with hickeys on neck after extreme bullying incident at Spring ISD elementary

A mother says her 6-year-old daughter was excessively bullied at her Spring ISD elementary school. The officers investigating told her they consider one incident a sexual assault.

Financial literacy course now required for Ohio high school students

Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.

White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools

The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.

Schools forced to limit lunch options amid nationwide supply chain crisis

School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.

Is community college a good investment for students? future?
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FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan looks at a new study looking at how community college can help students more and what local schools are doing to increase their earning potential.