House passes bill aimed at protecting K-12 schools against cyberattacks
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
Free books to children for National Literacy Month
It's National Literacy Month and the Houston Children's Museum is offering free books for children and FOX 26 Houston looks at how families can take advantage of this offer and what books are available.
It's National Literacy Month and the Houston Children's Museum is offering free books for children and FOX 26 Houston looks at how families can take advantage of this offer and what books are available.
FOX 26 IN FOCUS: AAMA connects 16-to-24-year-olds to educational and work opportunities
A local group is offering free graphic design lessons. FOX 26?s Maria Salazar shows us why many students say these classes are a turning point for them.
A local group is offering free graphic design lessons. FOX 26?s Maria Salazar shows us why many students say these classes are a turning point for them.
AAMA connects 16-to-24-year-olds to educational and work opportunities
The program began in late 2019. The goal is to help find work and educational opportunities for what they call opportunity youth or 16-to-24-year-olds who are not working or in school.
The program began in late 2019. The goal is to help find work and educational opportunities for what they call opportunity youth or 16-to-24-year-olds who are not working or in school.
Pandemic forces important changes at colleges, universities when it comes to student experience
A new report shows the pandemic has created new options for places of higher education to better cater not only to traditional students but non-traditional students trying to go back to school.
A new report shows the pandemic has created new options for places of higher education to better cater not only to traditional students but non-traditional students trying to go back to school.
COVID-19 testing at Houston, Aldine school district campuses
Parents at participating HISD and AISD schools will receive a consent form that must be signed for their child to participate in the free, on-campus COVID-19 testing program.
Parents at participating HISD and AISD schools will receive a consent form that must be signed for their child to participate in the free, on-campus COVID-19 testing program.
COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Aldine ISD offering $500 incentive to fully vaccinated employees
Aldine ISD's COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program offers a one-time financial incentive to district employees who are fully vaccinated against the virus.
Aldine ISD's COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program offers a one-time financial incentive to district employees who are fully vaccinated against the virus.
Texas’ ban on mask mandates draws fed investigation for possibly violating students with disabilities' rights
The U.S. Department of Education announced the inquiry days after the Texas Education Agency quietly updated its guidance to say school districts can’t require masks.
The U.S. Department of Education announced the inquiry days after the Texas Education Agency quietly updated its guidance to say school districts can’t require masks.
Houstonians with disabilities are learning to be more independent
A local woman is working to ensure those with disabilities are able to eliminate the word "can't" from their vocabulary by teaching them certain skills to make them more independent.
A local woman is working to ensure those with disabilities are able to eliminate the word "can't" from their vocabulary by teaching them certain skills to make them more independent.
As nursing shortage is compounded by pandemic, the University of St. Thomas strives to help meet the need
At a time when nurses are leaving the field, a local university is looking to help meet the needs through an accelerated nursing degree program. A graduate of that nursing program is switching careers to work on the front line of the battle.
At a time when nurses are leaving the field, a local university is looking to help meet the needs through an accelerated nursing degree program. A graduate of that nursing program is switching careers to work on the front line of the battle.
Latest TikTok challenge targets school property
It's a trend we've been covering all this week and FOX 26's Tiffany Justice tells us how school administrators are making it clear this challenge is not funny, and that you could possibly facing serious punishment.
It's a trend we've been covering all this week and FOX 26's Tiffany Justice tells us how school administrators are making it clear this challenge is not funny, and that you could possibly facing serious punishment.
Houston teen whose brutal attack at school was caught on video speaks out
The teen says he suffered head and leg injuries and his family wants to know why so many of their questions about what happened remain unanswered by the district.
The teen says he suffered head and leg injuries and his family wants to know why so many of their questions about what happened remain unanswered by the district.
Houston teen student speaks out after seen on video attacked at school's cafeteria
Juan Martinez Jr. says he suffered head and leg injuries and his family wants to know why so many of their questions about what happened remain unanswered by the district.
Juan Martinez Jr. says he suffered head and leg injuries and his family wants to know why so many of their questions about what happened remain unanswered by the district.
After Texas A&M student died from COVID-19, students and faculty rally for more safety precautions
University leaders have encouraged mask-wearing and getting vaccinated, but they say Gov. Greg Abbott has prevented them from requiring either.
University leaders have encouraged mask-wearing and getting vaccinated, but they say Gov. Greg Abbott has prevented them from requiring either.
Houston ISD students struggle to manage stress, Rice research shows
Experts say stress levels could have negative long-term impact on children, affecting their academic achievement, employment, health and overall well-being.
Experts say stress levels could have negative long-term impact on children, affecting their academic achievement, employment, health and overall well-being.
Dr. Christie Whitback appointed as new superintendent for Fort Bend ISD
Dr. Whitbeck previously served four years as deputy superintendent for FBISD before becoming superintendent for Bryan ISD.
Dr. Whitbeck previously served four years as deputy superintendent for FBISD before becoming superintendent for Bryan ISD.
LIST: Houston-area schools still closed due to Nicholas
Some Southeast Texas school districts have announced plans to remain closed due to damage from Nicholas.
Some Southeast Texas school districts have announced plans to remain closed due to damage from Nicholas.
15 Huston-Tillotson freshmen named to Apple pre-ed scholars program
This second class of scholars moves Huston-Tillotson University toward achieving its goal of producing 100 Black male teachers.
This second class of scholars moves Huston-Tillotson University toward achieving its goal of producing 100 Black male teachers.
Education Matters- Learning Differences
FOX IN FOCUS is putting a spotlight in education in the pandemic, as many students return to the classroom and work to overcome wide-spread pandemic learning loss. But some parents may have noticed that their child is still falling behind. FOX26 anchor Kaitlin Monte takes a look at how, for some students, it was never the pandemic that triggered their struggle.
FOX IN FOCUS is putting a spotlight in education in the pandemic, as many students return to the classroom and work to overcome wide-spread pandemic learning loss. But some parents may have noticed that their child is still falling behind. FOX26 anchor Kaitlin Monte takes a look at how, for some students, it was never the pandemic that triggered their struggle.