Former middle school teacher charged with indecency with a child in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said a former middle school teacher is facing an indecency with a child charge tied to an alleged incident with a student more than five years ago.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said a former middle school teacher is facing an indecency with a child charge tied to an alleged incident with a student more than five years ago.
Houston ISD under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for Civil Rights
The U.S. Department of Education for Civil Rights has opened a disability discrimination investigation into the Houston Independent School District, according to a release.
The U.S. Department of Education for Civil Rights has opened a disability discrimination investigation into the Houston Independent School District, according to a release.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Massive Canvas data breach disrupts finals season for Houston-area students
Students across the country are breathing a sigh of relief today as the Canvas learning program returns to service following a major security breach. The cyberattack. Sent shockwaves through the education system during one of the most stressful times of the academic year: Finals Week.
Students across the country are breathing a sigh of relief today as the Canvas learning program returns to service following a major security breach. The cyberattack. Sent shockwaves through the education system during one of the most stressful times of the academic year: Finals Week.
Canvas restored after cyberattack
The nationwide learning program Canvas is back in use after Thursday's Cyberattack. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares what users should know as of Friday morning.
The nationwide learning program Canvas is back in use after Thursday's Cyberattack. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares what users should know as of Friday morning.
Canvas hack impacts Houston-area schools
Several Houston-area school districts and universities confirmed that their Canvas platforms were impacted by the nationwide cyberattack on Thursday. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann turned to a tech expert for insight.
Several Houston-area school districts and universities confirmed that their Canvas platforms were impacted by the nationwide cyberattack on Thursday. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann turned to a tech expert for insight.
Houston ISD officer accused of assaulting student
A Houston ISD student and his family claim a district officer assaulted him while he was a bystander during an on-campus incident. They spoke exclusively with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.
A Houston ISD student and his family claim a district officer assaulted him while he was a bystander during an on-campus incident. They spoke exclusively with FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour.
Paxton investigating school districts for Ten Commandments posting compliance
In a statement Thursday, Paxton said he was requiring more than two dozen schools to “produce documents regarding the display or lack thereof of the Ten Commandments and their policies regarding SB 10."
In a statement Thursday, Paxton said he was requiring more than two dozen schools to “produce documents regarding the display or lack thereof of the Ten Commandments and their policies regarding SB 10."
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
Transgender policy at elite women’s college spurs Education Dept. investigation
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
Fort Bend ISD, Burton Elementary staff fired over alleged abuse of special needs students
A Fresno mother is demanding answers after Fort Bend ISD and the Sheriff’s Office confirmed valid allegations of child abuse involving multiple staff members at Burton Elementary.
A Fresno mother is demanding answers after Fort Bend ISD and the Sheriff’s Office confirmed valid allegations of child abuse involving multiple staff members at Burton Elementary.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts: 53,000 Tier 2 students selected in latest rollout
Texas is expanding its first statewide school choice program by awarding state-funded education savings accounts to more than 53,000 low-income students via a randomized lottery.
Texas is expanding its first statewide school choice program by awarding state-funded education savings accounts to more than 53,000 low-income students via a randomized lottery.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
McMahon faces tough questions from senators over education cuts and civil rights
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Elizabeth Girmachew is 'Making the Grade' at Stafford High School
Elizabeth Girmachew is a star varsity volleyball player at Stafford High School and she keeps up the grades in the classroom! Nate Griffin stops by to meet the senior who is 'Making the Grade'!
Elizabeth Girmachew is a star varsity volleyball player at Stafford High School and she keeps up the grades in the classroom! Nate Griffin stops by to meet the senior who is 'Making the Grade'!
Parents at Neff Elementary say AC issues continue and causing students to get sick
Parents at Neff Elementary in Sharpstown are speaking out again, raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues they say are making classrooms unbearable.
Parents at Neff Elementary in Sharpstown are speaking out again, raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues they say are making classrooms unbearable.
Over 42,000 Texas students awarded money during 1st round of school-choice lottery
More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.
More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.
American Library Association’s challenged books list: The 11 titles targeted the most in 2025 for removal
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.