16 Houston ISD campuses close due to COVID-19 cases
Houston ISD says a total of 16 Houston ISD schools were temporarily closed and transitioned to virtual instruction due to reported or presumed COVID-19 cases on their campuses.
Houston ISD says a total of 16 Houston ISD schools were temporarily closed and transitioned to virtual instruction due to reported or presumed COVID-19 cases on their campuses.
Former HISD teacher accused of sexually assaulting students
Former HISD teacher Wilbert Sequeiros, 54, has been accused of sexually assaulting several students at Northline Elementary.
Former HISD teacher Wilbert Sequeiros, 54, has been accused of sexually assaulting several students at Northline Elementary.
HISD students return to school buildings for the first time in 7 months
HISD students returned to their school campuses for in-person classes after months of virtual learning.
HISD students returned to their school campuses for in-person classes after months of virtual learning.
Houston ISD students returning to in-person learning on Monday
The state’s largest school district, Houston Independent School District will have kids returning to classrooms Monday for the first time this school year.
The state’s largest school district, Houston Independent School District will have kids returning to classrooms Monday for the first time this school year.
Atlanta Public Schools: No in-person classes this year
Atlanta Public Schools won't have in-school classes at least through the end of the year because COVID-19 data continues to trend the wrong way, says Superintendent Lisa Herring.
Atlanta Public Schools won't have in-school classes at least through the end of the year because COVID-19 data continues to trend the wrong way, says Superintendent Lisa Herring.
Mother files lawsuit after 7-year-old son with autism handcuffed for almost 40 minutes
A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.
A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.
Teachers return to Houston ISD schools to prep for in-person classes
HISD recently released a new communicable disease plan for 2020, highlighting a face mask requirement, the use of sanitizing stations, and social distancing expectations.
HISD recently released a new communicable disease plan for 2020, highlighting a face mask requirement, the use of sanitizing stations, and social distancing expectations.
'Listen. Act. Unite': 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in Zoom-like TV special
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
Lee College credits innovation for increased enrollment in pandemic
While many colleges face dropping enrollment this year, a local junior college has had a spike. Lee College in Baytown says it's due to innovating the way they serve students.
While many colleges face dropping enrollment this year, a local junior college has had a spike. Lee College in Baytown says it's due to innovating the way they serve students.
1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crosby High School to close for rest of week due to COVID-19
Crosby High School is closing for the rest of the week due to COVID-19 cases.
Crosby High School is closing for the rest of the week due to COVID-19 cases.
CDC: COVID-19 cases among young adults increased in US by 55% in 1 month
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
Houston ISD reveals 23 COVID-19 cases on new dashboard
Houston ISD launched a new COVID-19 case dashboard ahead of in=person instruction on Oct. 19, it reveals 23 cases on district campuses.
Houston ISD launched a new COVID-19 case dashboard ahead of in=person instruction on Oct. 19, it reveals 23 cases on district campuses.
How to increase the number of minority male teachers
Isiah speaks with University of Houston-Downtown Assistant Dean Dr. Jerry Wallace and University of Houston-Downtown Assistant Chair of Urban Education Dr. Matthew Fugate about how to increase the amount of minority male teachers in public education.
Isiah speaks with University of Houston-Downtown Assistant Dean Dr. Jerry Wallace and University of Houston-Downtown Assistant Chair of Urban Education Dr. Matthew Fugate about how to increase the amount of minority male teachers in public education.
How to keep your child's love of learning alive
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares advice on how to keep your child's love of learning alive.
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares advice on how to keep your child's love of learning alive.
Galveston College limiting access to campus ahead of Tropical Storm Beta
The shelter-in-place will limit access to and from the campus to essential personnel and student residents.
The shelter-in-place will limit access to and from the campus to essential personnel and student residents.
Houston-area school districts' COVID-19 response as students return to classroom
As more and more students head back to the classroom, FOX 26 Maria Salazar checks in on Houston-area school districts' COVID-19 responses.
As more and more students head back to the classroom, FOX 26 Maria Salazar checks in on Houston-area school districts' COVID-19 responses.
Texas A&M updates on-campus gathering policies
In the update, gathering size limitations have been changed, but the university says everyone on campus — indoors and out — are required to comply with the campus face-covering policy.
In the update, gathering size limitations have been changed, but the university says everyone on campus — indoors and out — are required to comply with the campus face-covering policy.
Trump calls for 'patriotic education,' renounces teaching materials on slavery as 'a form of child abuse'
President Donald Trump lashed out at schools' efforts to highlight the role of slavery in American history, calling new educational materials "toxic propaganda" and "a form of child abuse."
President Donald Trump lashed out at schools' efforts to highlight the role of slavery in American history, calling new educational materials "toxic propaganda" and "a form of child abuse."