The pandemic’s toll on educators has made Texas’ teacher shortage worse
Teachers report being spread thin by the demands of remote learning and exhausted by the constant health concerns.
Teachers report being spread thin by the demands of remote learning and exhausted by the constant health concerns.
Pandemic learning loss or disability? Houston expert encourages getting assessments
Going into the pandemic, an estimated 14% of public school students were receiving learning accommodations.
Going into the pandemic, an estimated 14% of public school students were receiving learning accommodations.
California may require menstrual products in public schools
Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia said her measure was inspired by Scotland, which last year declared access to menstrual products to be a human right and required public places to provide them free of charge.
Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia said her measure was inspired by Scotland, which last year declared access to menstrual products to be a human right and required public places to provide them free of charge.
UT San Antonio removing 'Come and Take It' football tradition
The university’s tradition to display a giant Come and Take It flag and fire a cannon during the fourth quarter was meant to inspire fans and challenge opponents.
The university’s tradition to display a giant Come and Take It flag and fire a cannon during the fourth quarter was meant to inspire fans and challenge opponents.
Parent to parent: When does shouting at your children go too far?
A survey suggests 40% of parents say they are yelling or even screaming at their kids during the pandemic. You be the judge of whether it is right or wrong to yell, but many parents are eager to know how to cope with the underlying issue.
A survey suggests 40% of parents say they are yelling or even screaming at their kids during the pandemic. You be the judge of whether it is right or wrong to yell, but many parents are eager to know how to cope with the underlying issue.
Parent to parent: When does shouting at your children go too far?
Is it a bad thing to yell at your children too much? According to a recent survey, raising their voices at children has gone up, especially for parents of younger children.
Is it a bad thing to yell at your children too much? According to a recent survey, raising their voices at children has gone up, especially for parents of younger children.
REPORT: TikTok's algorithm is promoting sex, drug videos to children
Do you know what your children are watching on the video-sharing app TikTok. According to a recent report, TikTok's algorithm has been promoting videos of sex and drugs to minors. For more information, we turn to Alex Hammerstone, Director of Advisory Solutions for with TrustedSEC.
Do you know what your children are watching on the video-sharing app TikTok. According to a recent report, TikTok's algorithm has been promoting videos of sex and drugs to minors. For more information, we turn to Alex Hammerstone, Director of Advisory Solutions for with TrustedSEC.
Will 'compassion fatigue' and surge in COVID-19 cases discourage aspiring nursing students?
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
Examining how nursing schools are faring amid rise in health care workers experiencing 'compassion fatigue'
Dr. Lucindra Campbell-Law with Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing for the University of St. Thomas breaks down how nursing schools are holding steady despite the rise in COVID-19 patients at Houston-area hospitals.
Dr. Lucindra Campbell-Law with Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing for the University of St. Thomas breaks down how nursing schools are holding steady despite the rise in COVID-19 patients at Houston-area hospitals.
A look at kids and their mental health
Going back to school can be more than just physically draining for our kids, it can be mentally draining for them, too, especially during a pandemic. They might be dealing with mental health issues like being anxious or depressed. Dr. Jessica Lanerie of Kelsey Seybold Clinic shares some signs to look out for.
Going back to school can be more than just physically draining for our kids, it can be mentally draining for them, too, especially during a pandemic. They might be dealing with mental health issues like being anxious or depressed. Dr. Jessica Lanerie of Kelsey Seybold Clinic shares some signs to look out for.
9/11 as American History: Schoolteachers prepare lessons
Schoolteachers and administrators on Long Island are faced with the challenge of teaching an important piece of history that most of their students weren't even alive for — the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Schoolteachers and administrators on Long Island are faced with the challenge of teaching an important piece of history that most of their students weren't even alive for — the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Toys that teach
Kids may be back in the classroom, but they can still learn at home and have a good time doing it. Chris Byrne, the Toy Guy, gives us some great ideas.
Kids may be back in the classroom, but they can still learn at home and have a good time doing it. Chris Byrne, the Toy Guy, gives us some great ideas.
Most parents want online or hybrid learning for students, survey finds
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
Addressing concerns that virtual learning bill could leave out many students
State lawmakers approved money for online learning for children through 2023. The bill is now headed to the governor's desk. However, even if and when it is signed, it won't mean all students have the option to go remote again.
State lawmakers approved money for online learning for children through 2023. The bill is now headed to the governor's desk. However, even if and when it is signed, it won't mean all students have the option to go remote again.
Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Fort Bend ISD to not require face masks but still encourages staff, students, and parents to wear one
As the battle wages on between local school districts and the state on enforcing masks in schools, Fort Bend ISD announced it would not. "In light of this legal development, at this time, the District is not requiring the wearing of masks," Fort Bend ISD said.
As the battle wages on between local school districts and the state on enforcing masks in schools, Fort Bend ISD announced it would not. "In light of this legal development, at this time, the District is not requiring the wearing of masks," Fort Bend ISD said.
Barbers Hill ISD facing backlash once more about controversial dress code policy
Barbers Hill is ISD facing backlash once more about controversial dress code policy
Barbers Hill is ISD facing backlash once more about controversial dress code policy
Houston ISD police investigating attempted abduction near Herod Elementary School
The Houston Independent School District Police Department is investigating following an attempted abduction near Herod Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon.
The Houston Independent School District Police Department is investigating following an attempted abduction near Herod Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon.
Clear Creek ISD offering virtual learning again as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Parents are pondering how to protect their kids during the COVID-19 pandemic and struggle with choosing virtual or in-person learning.
Parents are pondering how to protect their kids during the COVID-19 pandemic and struggle with choosing virtual or in-person learning.
Clear Creek ISD offering virtual learning again as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Parents are pondering how to protect their kids during the COVID-19 pandemic and struggle with choosing virtual or in-person learning.
Parents are pondering how to protect their kids during the COVID-19 pandemic and struggle with choosing virtual or in-person learning.