Houston-area schools, districts earn spots on 2025 Texas Honor Roll
The 2025 Texas Honor Roll recognizes the top 15% of the state's schools and districts for high academic achievement and success in closing gaps for economically disadvantaged students.
The 2025 Texas Honor Roll recognizes the top 15% of the state's schools and districts for high academic achievement and success in closing gaps for economically disadvantaged students.
Professor fired after Texas A&M gender lesson controversy sues school
The former instructor claims the school violated her constitutional rights and illegally broke their contract with her when she was terminated last year.
The former instructor claims the school violated her constitutional rights and illegally broke their contract with her when she was terminated last year.
NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Former HISD employee accused of sexually assaulting student at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center
Former HISD employee Edward Marquise Bell is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14. Court documents say the alleged abuse happened at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center.
Former HISD employee Edward Marquise Bell is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14. Court documents say the alleged abuse happened at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center.
TEA appoints new enforcer to lead investigations into 'flawed' teachers
The purpose of the new role is to act as an enforcer of policies to foster safe learning environments, following widespread investigations into Texas educators the agency calls “flawed.”
The purpose of the new role is to act as an enforcer of policies to foster safe learning environments, following widespread investigations into Texas educators the agency calls “flawed.”
Texas reports 20,000 students applied for 'education freedom accounts' in first day
On the first day of open applications for the Texas private school voucher program, the state says 20,000 students threw their names in for consideration.
On the first day of open applications for the Texas private school voucher program, the state says 20,000 students threw their names in for consideration.
Kansas bill would require children to be potty-trained before entering kindergarten
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
ICE responds after detainment of Houston ISD high school student
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement after students at a Houston-area high school held a rally for a classmate who was taken into custody.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement after students at a Houston-area high school held a rally for a classmate who was taken into custody.
Houston-area districts confirm A.I. monitoring tools on student devices as privacy questions grow
Houston-area school districts confirmed to FOX26 they use software to monitor activity on school-issued devices. Here’s what districts say the tools are used for, what GoGuardian says about AI alerts and human review, and what questions parents can ask.
Houston-area school districts confirmed to FOX26 they use software to monitor activity on school-issued devices. Here’s what districts say the tools are used for, what GoGuardian says about AI alerts and human review, and what questions parents can ask.
Navigating Texas Education Freedom Account Portal: Useful info for parents
Texas is set to launch its first-ever school voucher program Wednesday, opening a billion-dollar portal that allows families to use public funds for private education.
Texas is set to launch its first-ever school voucher program Wednesday, opening a billion-dollar portal that allows families to use public funds for private education.
Texas Education Freedom Account applications open Wednesday: How to apply
Texas parents can begin applying for the new "education freedom accounts," for publicly funded private schooling starting on Wednesday.
Texas parents can begin applying for the new "education freedom accounts," for publicly funded private schooling starting on Wednesday.
Volleyball player Chloe Tran is Making the Grade
Carnegie Vanguard High School student and volleyball player Chloe Tran is a star in class and at volleyball. Here's how she is Making the Grade!
Carnegie Vanguard High School student and volleyball player Chloe Tran is a star in class and at volleyball. Here's how she is Making the Grade!
Abbott directs education commissioner to investigate Austin ISD student ICE protests
Gov. Greg Abbott has called on the state's education commissioner to investigate a series of student-led protests at Austin ISD.
Gov. Greg Abbott has called on the state's education commissioner to investigate a series of student-led protests at Austin ISD.
Despite public pushback, Texas social studies overhaul moves to next phase
The framework for the next generation of Texas' public school social studies curriculum has been approved to move forward as the state works to establish a new baseline for that area of education.
The framework for the next generation of Texas' public school social studies curriculum has been approved to move forward as the state works to establish a new baseline for that area of education.
Fort Bend ISD parents, students warn of consolidation impacts during board meeting
Fort Bend ISD parents and students spoke out over long-range boundary planning and potential school consolidations, citing concerns about special education services, rezoning disruptions and community impact. A final vote is expected in March, according to the district website.
Fort Bend ISD parents and students spoke out over long-range boundary planning and potential school consolidations, citing concerns about special education services, rezoning disruptions and community impact. A final vote is expected in March, according to the district website.
Aldine ISD considers possible closure of Teague Middle School
Aldine ISD is considering the possible closure of Teague Middle School as part of its ongoing district-wide optimization plan; no final decision has been made.
Aldine ISD is considering the possible closure of Teague Middle School as part of its ongoing district-wide optimization plan; no final decision has been made.
Texas education board delays vote on reading list including Bible passages
The list, as it was presented by the Texas Education Agency this month, would mandate all public schools teach passages of the Bible in classrooms.
The list, as it was presented by the Texas Education Agency this month, would mandate all public schools teach passages of the Bible in classrooms.
Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Teen arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in Aldine ISD school bus crash
A teen suspect was taken into custody after a brief pursuit in a stolen vehicle ended in a crash with an Aldine ISD school bus, leaving four middle school students with minor injuries.
A teen suspect was taken into custody after a brief pursuit in a stolen vehicle ended in a crash with an Aldine ISD school bus, leaving four middle school students with minor injuries.
Houston ISD responds following reports of heating issues at some school campuses
The Houston Independent School District is responding after reports of some campuses experiencing heating issues on Tuesday.
The Houston Independent School District is responding after reports of some campuses experiencing heating issues on Tuesday.