Houston ISD Board approves $500 stipend for employees vaccinated against COVID-19
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved a one-time $500 stipend for employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The TEA will also need to approve the stipend.
Anyone non-compliant with the mask mandate will face disciplinary action, HISD Superintendent says
The Houston Independent School District released Friday how the mask mandate will work for the 2021-22 school year.
Houston ISD lays out mask mandate
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice explains how the new mask mandate will work in Houston ISD.
FOX 26 Legal Analyst breaks down mask mandate lawsuits and penalties
A political chess match remains underway between state, local authorities, and public schools as lawsuits pile up. But how will this affect our taxpayer dollars?
Houston ISD Board unanimously approves mask mandate
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more on the vote and as well as what might be next.
FULL VIDEO: Houston ISD School Board members discuss, vote regarding mask mandate
Houston ISD School Board members share their comments and vote regarding a mask mandate for the district.
Houston ISD School Board unanimously gives its support for mask mandate
School board members with the Houston Independent School District have given their support for a mask mandate within the district.
Houston ISD to issue mask mandate for students, staff, superintendent says
Houston ISD's new superintendent told FOX 26 the district will be issuing a mask mandate for the 2021-2022 school year in defiance of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order prohibiting it. The board will still vote on it Thursday.
Houston ISD bus drivers seeking answers regarding safety amid pandemic
Houston ISD bus drivers are seeking for answers when it comes to the safety of everyone on the bus and the staff shortage.
Houston ISD bus drivers raising safety concerns ahead of new school year
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with some bus drivers about their concerns ahead of the upcoming school year.
Supt. House talks about HISD's plan as the pandemic puts a strain on school districts
COVID isn't only causing safety concerns in schools but also adding to employee shortages, thousands of students not returning to school and kids playing catch up after virtual learning.
Surging COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations causing school districts to update health protocols
As COVID-19 cases surge, some Houston-area school districts are updating their health protocols. Fort Bend ISD announced Sunday that the district will now offer a virtual learning option, and HISD’s board of trustees is expected to vote this week on a proposed mask mandate.
Houston ISD parents urge superintendent to offer virtual learning amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Late Thursday night, the Houston Independent School District, the largest district in Texas announced the board of trustees will take a vote next Thursday on a mask mandate.
Houston ISD Superintendent to propose mask mandate to school board members
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more on the Houston ISD Superintendent's plan ahead of students coming back to school.
Texas won’t require schools to notify parents of COVID-19 cases
The new guidance will allow for remote learning for up to 20 days for students that are sick with COVID-19 or have been exposed to it.
Houston ISD Superintendent to bring forward mask mandate to school board next week for a vote
FOX 26 has learned that a mask mandate will be brought before the Houston Independent School District next week for a vote.
Parents say home-schooling is becoming their only option with local districts not offering virtual learning
Home-schooling is becoming the choice for many parents as school districts are set to welcome thousands of kids back next week.
REPORT: Houston ISD says it will not be offering virtual learning for 2021-2022 school year
As the first day back to school looms around the corner, Houston's largest school district detailed its plans for the upcoming school year.
Houston Independent School District in need of more than 700 teachers for the upcoming school year
According to their jobs page online, HISD has 729 posted openings for certified teacher positions. This, as classes begin in a little more than a month.
Houston ISD in need of over 700 teachers ahead of upcoming school year
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff has more on what the Houston Independent School District is doing to bring back and recruit teachers.