Houston-area teachers react to Biden plans to reopen schools
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar speaks with Klein ISD teachers about their struggles during the pandemic.
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar speaks with Klein ISD teachers about their struggles during the pandemic.
US school leaders might extend remote learning into fall 2021
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
In-person learning set to resume at some Fort Bend ISD schools
8 Fort Bend ISD schools have returned to face-to-face learning while 3 other schools decided to close their doors and go virtual.
8 Fort Bend ISD schools have returned to face-to-face learning while 3 other schools decided to close their doors and go virtual.
Utah school reverses course after 'reluctantly' letting parents opt-out of Black History Month curriculum
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
Fort Bend ISD, online schools initiate plans for in person and virtual learning
Fort Bend ISD and several online schools will return to class next week.
Fort Bend ISD and several online schools will return to class next week.
Educators from around the world gather virtually at Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston's SEEC Conference has teachers gathering in cyberspace to learn creative ways to teach their kids.
Space Center Houston's SEEC Conference has teachers gathering in cyberspace to learn creative ways to teach their kids.
Houston parents weigh in after CDC says vaccines not necessary for return to classroom
Houston parents are reacting to a new recommendation from the CDC that schools can return to in person learning without vaccinations.
Houston parents are reacting to a new recommendation from the CDC that schools can return to in person learning without vaccinations.
Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Texas House Democrats want to cancel in-person STARR testing
Teacher groups are against in-person testing, and Texas Democratic lawmakers want the test canceled altogether.
Teacher groups are against in-person testing, and Texas Democratic lawmakers want the test canceled altogether.
Houston professor helps families with autistic children all over the world
A Houston educator is volunteering to help families around the world who were told there is no help for their children.
A Houston educator is volunteering to help families around the world who were told there is no help for their children.
Grant application opens for Texas students with cognitive disabilities impacted by COVID-19
The Supplementary Special Education Services program allows eligible families of children with significant cognitive disabilities and complex educational needs to apply for a $1,500 online account to be used in the SSES marketplace.
The Supplementary Special Education Services program allows eligible families of children with significant cognitive disabilities and complex educational needs to apply for a $1,500 online account to be used in the SSES marketplace.
Dickinson ISD elementary school student caught bringing gun to school
A nine-year-old student at K.E. Little Elementary school in Galveston County was found to have brought a gun to school.
A nine-year-old student at K.E. Little Elementary school in Galveston County was found to have brought a gun to school.
Houston ISD to resume all sports starting Monday
Starting Monday, all Houston ISD sporting and UIL events including district-level varsity competitions and non-district events like tournaments will be reinstated.
Starting Monday, all Houston ISD sporting and UIL events including district-level varsity competitions and non-district events like tournaments will be reinstated.
HISD to resume all sports on Monday, Jan. 25 after cancelling due to COVID-19 concerns
Varsity, junior varsity, freshman, and middle school level sports will all resume starting Monday, Jan. 25.
Varsity, junior varsity, freshman, and middle school level sports will all resume starting Monday, Jan. 25.
6 Fort Bend ISD campuses to shift to online learning starting Monday
Fort Bend ISD says six campuses will shift from face-to-face instruction to online learning effective Monday through the remainder of the week.
Fort Bend ISD says six campuses will shift from face-to-face instruction to online learning effective Monday through the remainder of the week.
Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
Inspired by civil rights great MLK, Houston students give heartfelt speeches against hate
Houston ISD 4th and 5th graders deliver powerful speeches in the MLK Oratory Competition.
Houston ISD 4th and 5th graders deliver powerful speeches in the MLK Oratory Competition.
UT Austin undergraduate hybrid classes go fully online until February
All undergraduate hybrid courses, except in pharmacy and nursing, will be held online as part of an effort to keep the UT community safe as students return to Austin, according to a letter to students issued Jan. 8.
All undergraduate hybrid courses, except in pharmacy and nursing, will be held online as part of an effort to keep the UT community safe as students return to Austin, according to a letter to students issued Jan. 8.
Defying the odds: Houston man becomes father at 15, now graduating from law school
By the start of 10th grade he was a father. Now Demoine Jones and his son are both seniors. His son is a senior in high school. Demoine is a senior in law school.
By the start of 10th grade he was a father. Now Demoine Jones and his son are both seniors. His son is a senior in high school. Demoine is a senior in law school.