Nearly 70 Texas lawmakers calling on TEA to cancel STAAR test
Texas lawmakers are calling on the Texas Education Commission to cancel the STAAR test to help students struggling with learning during the pandemic.
Texas lawmakers are calling on the Texas Education Commission to cancel the STAAR test to help students struggling with learning during the pandemic.
Texas lawmakers calling upon the state to cancel STAAR testing
FOX 26's Natalie Hee has more as Texas lawmakers are asking the Texas Education Agency to cancel the STAAR test for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
FOX 26's Natalie Hee has more as Texas lawmakers are asking the Texas Education Agency to cancel the STAAR test for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Houston ISD interim leader rejected despite stellar job review
Documents obtained exclusively by FOX 26 indicate Dr. Grenita Lathan's job evaluation based on meeting seven key challenges, including the pandemic, earned a score of 86, well above the minimum passing grade of 75.
Documents obtained exclusively by FOX 26 indicate Dr. Grenita Lathan's job evaluation based on meeting seven key challenges, including the pandemic, earned a score of 86, well above the minimum passing grade of 75.
Texas schools getting reimbursed for COVID-19 remote learning costs
Governor Abbott has announced a $420M reimbursement program to cover costs incurred by Texas public schools.
Governor Abbott has announced a $420M reimbursement program to cover costs incurred by Texas public schools.
Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Dr. Charles Dupre announces intention to resign
Fort Bend ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Dupre has announced his intention to resign by December 2021.
Fort Bend ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Dupre has announced his intention to resign by December 2021.
Houston ISD elementary school to go virtual due to COVID-19 cases
HISD officials say R. Martinez Elementary School is transitioning to virtual learning on November 17 and November 18 as a precautionary measure after COVID-19 cases were reported on campus.
HISD officials say R. Martinez Elementary School is transitioning to virtual learning on November 17 and November 18 as a precautionary measure after COVID-19 cases were reported on campus.
Houston-area high school requiring failing students to return to in-person education
Crosby High School is requiring some remote learning students to return to in-person schooling if they’re failing in a specific subject.
Crosby High School is requiring some remote learning students to return to in-person schooling if they’re failing in a specific subject.
Houston ISD Board of Trustees rejects naming Dr. Grenita Lathan as lone finalist for superintendent
The Houston ISD Board of Trustees has rejected naming Dr. Grenita Lathan as the lone finalist for the superintendent position.
The Houston ISD Board of Trustees has rejected naming Dr. Grenita Lathan as the lone finalist for the superintendent position.
Will Dr. Lathan be HISD’s permanent superintendent? Board expected to vote Thursday
The Houston ISD board is expected to vote on Thursday on whether Dr. Granita Lathan will be the permanent superintendent.
The Houston ISD board is expected to vote on Thursday on whether Dr. Granita Lathan will be the permanent superintendent.
Texas school districts can demand in-person learning if students struggle online
Last week, the Texas Education Agency updated its guidance and now allows districts to take away a student's option to learn virtually if the child is struggling with academics or attendance.
Last week, the Texas Education Agency updated its guidance and now allows districts to take away a student's option to learn virtually if the child is struggling with academics or attendance.
CEO of Git Mom doing her best to help parents juggle home life during the pandemic
Eirene Heidelberger, CEO of Git Mom, is helping parents find a balance that works during the pandemic.
Eirene Heidelberger, CEO of Git Mom, is helping parents find a balance that works during the pandemic.
State Representative asking Houston ISD to offer optional grading system
State Rep. Shawn Thierry has written a letter to HISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan asking for the district to give parents a choice to have their kids school work graded regularly or modify grading guidelines to include a Pass/Fail option this semester.
State Rep. Shawn Thierry has written a letter to HISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan asking for the district to give parents a choice to have their kids school work graded regularly or modify grading guidelines to include a Pass/Fail option this semester.
Seven Lakes High School temporarily closed due to COVID-19
A COVID-19 outbreak at Seven Lakes High School in Katy forced the school to temporarily shut down in-person learning.
A COVID-19 outbreak at Seven Lakes High School in Katy forced the school to temporarily shut down in-person learning.
Seven Lakes High School temporarily closed after 43 students test positive for COVID-19
Students and staff will report back for in-person learning on Wednesday, November 4, Katy ISD administrators said.
Students and staff will report back for in-person learning on Wednesday, November 4, Katy ISD administrators said.
HISD teachers call in sick to avoid in-person classes
The teachers who called out believe in-school instruction right now is unsafe for them and students.
The teachers who called out believe in-school instruction right now is unsafe for them and students.
Alief ISD seeing drop in student enrollment due to COVID-19
One of the largest school districts in the Houston area is seeing a drop in enrollment due to COVID-19.
One of the largest school districts in the Houston area is seeing a drop in enrollment due to COVID-19.
Houston ISD to reopen campuses Thursday after being recently closed due to COVID-19
The Houston Independent School District announced Wednesday all school campuses closed on Tuesday will reopen on Thursday.
The Houston Independent School District announced Wednesday all school campuses closed on Tuesday will reopen on Thursday.
Maryland family has enough of virtual learning; sends son to Arizona for in-person instruction
We're nearly two months into the school year and for many local school districts there seems to be no end in sight to virtual learning.
We're nearly two months into the school year and for many local school districts there seems to be no end in sight to virtual learning.
Donut shop providing Houston ISD students with free access laptops, Wi-Fi
As some Houston ISD schools go back to virtual learning because of COVID-19 positive or presumed cases, a local business is stepping up to help students.
As some Houston ISD schools go back to virtual learning because of COVID-19 positive or presumed cases, a local business is stepping up to help students.