A federal judge previously gave families an additional two weeks to apply after Muslim parents and Islamic schools sued, arguing they had been improperly excluded from the program.
Why is Houston ISD closing schools now? Superintendent Mike Miles explains what changed since November and what it means for families.
Twelve schools are on the list for closure or consolidation in the Houston Independent School District. The Board of Managers is set to vote on the proposal tonight, Feb. 26, 2026 at 5 p.m..
During a tense exchange at Houston City Council, Councilmember Edward Pollard pressed Mayor John Whitmire to bring Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles before council to answer questions about the district’s plan to close 12 campuses.
Houston ISD is introducing Virtual LaunchPad, a new flexible online school option for high school students starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
As the Texas school voucher program opens statewide, many parents are weighing whether private school is finally within reach. But new data shows that even with vouchers, the cost of private education in Houston remains a major financial commitment for most families.
As Texas rolls out its new school voucher program, public school educators and teacher advocates are raising concerns about how the policy could impact classroom funding across the state.
Clear Creek High School reportedly evacuated its students and faculty Friday morning after there was a bomb threat.
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees will meet for its monthly board meeting Monday evening.
Fort Bend Independent School District is facing criticism from a mother who says the district delayed action after her first-grade son was allegedly sexually assaulted by fellow students at Rosa Parks Elementary School.
Mayor John Whitmire has implemented stronger traffic control measures to protect students walking near Lamar High School.
Fort Bend ISD's Shared Dreams program supports families facing economic challenges by providing essential items like clothing, school supplies, and food.
The district has identified 17 campuses as “Special Focus” schools not failing, but schools rated C or D that need more support to become A or B schools.
Fulshear City Council has approved new school zone parking rules to improve safety and reduce traffic during pick-up and drop-off times. Find out what streets are affected, restricted hours, and what parents need to know for the upcoming school year.
Headed back to school? Grooves of Houston is giving away free backpacks, supplies, haircuts, and more at a Third Ward block party this Saturday. Open to all families—no registration required.
KPRC 2 has extensively covered air conditioning issues within HISD campuses. Back in May, Heights High School was forced to dismiss students early due to A/C problems.
Get ready for an amazing day of giving back and gearing up for the school year!
Texas is making waves in education with the introduction of the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum.
A new poll finds few Americans support allowing religious schools to become tax-funded public charter schools.
On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day legislative session, Florida lawmakers passed a bill to allow charter schools to “co-locate” inside traditional public schools.
Santa Fe ISD shared on its Facebook page said a cyber event over the weekend caused a “network interruption which is affecting internet and phone service" throughout the district.
As the Texas House expects to vote on a bill to create a $1 billion school voucher, a showdown is expected between optimistic supporters and critics hoping to sink the vote again, as they did in 2023.
Harvard is the 7th university to be threatened by the federal government, but is the only one to push back, and arguably is in the best condition to do so, considering its $50 billion endowment.
Announced last week Wednesday, Harmony Public School, a statewide public charter school system, is offering up to$10,000 to teachers who are teacher incentive allotment (TIA) recipients who are new to the district.
In most school districts, Pre-K is only offered to families who meet certain requirements. Spring ISD however, believes it doesn’t matter what’s happening at home, every single student deserves a high-quality education.
Is it just an expression of freedom or a distraction? Lawmakers want to crack down on students acting like their furry friends during school.
The hearing on House Bill 3 started Tuesday and ended Wednesday morning. Hundreds of Texans waited overnight to testify.
In the last two years, Aldine ISD has closed nine campuses. The district says these latest closures are due to declining enrollment, lack of affordable housing, and decreased state funding.
With approximately 1 million students reported truant each year over the last four school years, concerns are rising about the effectiveness of truancy prevention measures.
A 12-year-old girl at Mance Park Middle School was assaulted by a male classmate, suffering a severe concussion. While the girl's mother expressed frustration over Huntsville ISD’s communication, a family member of the boy involved believes the school handled the situation appropriately.
A 12-year-old girl at Mance Park Middle School was violently attacked by a male classmate, suffering a severe concussion. Her mother, Hailey Evans, is demanding accountability after she says the school downplayed the incident.
A Montgomery County man is in custody after police believe he came dangerously close to kidnapping a young girl after she got off the school bus.
ASK MIKE MILES: Superintendent Mike Miles will be LIVE at the KPRC 2 studio during our 4 p.m. broadcast. Let us know if you have any questions you'd like us to ask him.
Eight out of the 15 board members at The Texas State Board of Education gave their preliminary approval and voted in favor of keeping the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum.
The curriculum — designed by the state’s public education agency — would allow teachings from the Bible such as the Golden Rule and lessons from books such as Genesis into classrooms. Under the plan, it would be optional for schools to adopt the curriculum though they would receive additional funding if they did so.
Fort Bend ISD places staff members on leave at three elementary schools amid inappropriate conduct investigations, sparking concerns among parents over transparency and communication.
Dr. Shelby Calabrese, the principal of Harvard Elementary School, has been placed on administrative leave by the Houston Independent School District (HISD), though specific reasons for this decision remain undisclosed.
The consequences of making a school threat or causing violence at Harris County schools are becoming clearer after data shows a double-digit increase in the number of juveniles charged with crimes since the beginning of the school year compared to the same time period last year.
For both kids and parents, schools are a place that should be safe and youth should be able to learn in peace. Sadly, violence and threats against school campuses have been increasing over the years.
A state law which went into effect in September 2023 increases the penalties for students caught with vape products.
A big concern for many families in the Houston area is how to find affordable healthcare. Back-to-school time is often a busy time for parents looking for affordable care. KPRC 2′s Bill Spencer is looking for ways to help families save money on everything from dental visits to regular check-ups.
Over 73% of Texas school districts don’t have enough money, according to a new study by the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University.
Council Member Julian Ramirez shared details Tuesday morning on the upcoming annual Back 2 School Fest, where every year the city partners with Shell to give away backpacks and much more ahead of the starting school year.
In an email from Houston ISD, the district said the plan involves students getting dropped off and picked up from their home campus, then taken to an alternate campus, where they will still be taught by their respective teachers.
“I hope you’re happy; you’ve ruined our schools,” one Houston ISD student said, calling out Superintendent Mike Miles. “You’ve ruined our trust and our faith in our school district, and you’ve ruined these students’ trust in their teachers and in their principal.
Spring Branch ISD says all schools and offices, with the exception of a few, will be open for a regular school day Wednesday.
It was a large turnout at Meyerland Middle School, where demonstrators gathered in hopes of saving their principal. Hundreds of people chanted and held signs outside Meyerland Middle School in support of Principal Auden Sarabia.
Today, more than 100 instructors across at least 35 campuses in Houston ISD scheduled doctors’ appointments and called out of school in unison, in an effort to highlight the ongoing concerns for teaching environments in schools.
Houston Independent School District announced that its Special Education teachers will receive an additional stipend along with the standard pay scale for educators.
Parents angered after a high school junior taking a college-level psychology class is given a gender-based assignment.
Nearly half of HISD principals are in the hot seat after poor performance reviews, and could lose their jobs.
A former charter school teacher was arrested and charged after one of her students says she punched him in the face so hard he suffered cuts and bruises.
These impressive literary works were just some of the entries submitted as part of the 2024 SPURS Writing Competition hosted by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and Rodeo Trailblazer Committee. This was the fourth year of the competition.
Exposing Vulnerabilities: Investigating Inappropriate Teacher-Student Relationships in Schools
With rural Texas relatively underserved by private schools, the potential for expansion could play a role in the debate over whether to let families use taxpayer money to pay for private education.
Conroe Independent School District is averaging about 3,000 new students per year. The district has added over 250 portable classrooms to help accommodate the influx of students.
The Senate also approved Senate Bill 2, which would infuse $5.2 billion to school districts to help them with teacher raises and rising costs. Gov. Greg Abbott said he would add those items to the special session’s agenda once lawmakers approve a voucher program.
The Senate’s main “school choice” bill would prioritize vouchers for children with disabilities, among other underprivileged groups. But advocates and parents raised concerns that voucher recipients who choose private school would no longer be protected by federal law.
The Fort Bend Independent School District is one of the highest achieving districts, but school officials say the starting pay for teachers is the lowest in the area.
The Art Institutes system of schools announced their locations, including the location in Houston, will be permanently closing as of Sept. 30.
An organization that unites Houston parents, educators, students, and community members to advocate for policies that strengthens HISD’s school system is spreading awareness of what is happening to schools since the takeover.
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles announced on Wednesday that several principals within the district have been reassigned.
It has been 24 hours since a chaotic board meeting at HISD headquarters. KPRC was there as people demanded to be let into the main room and our cameras captured one man being removed from the building.
Hundreds of teachers from across the state rallied near the state capitol on Monday as the possibility of the state taking over its largest school district looms.
Top Republican legislators in Kansas are focusing on helping conservative parents remove their children from public schools over what’s taught about gender and sexuality.
Advocates say discontent with public schools’ pandemic rules and teachings on race and gender identity have helped raise support for school choice to an all-time high.
A 4-year-old boy was able to walk away from Rosa Parks Elementary School in Fresno Tuesday afternoon and into a neighborhood across the street without anyone realizing it.
The Texas Education Agency has just released the newest accountability ratings, which show how schools performed academically across the state last year.
Several Katy Independent School District campuses were damaged during the severe storms that blew through the Houston area Wednesday night.
Welcome to a VYPE Original Production - VYPE Spring Tour. In this miniseries we take a look at a few schools in Texas as they getting ready for the Fall during their allotted Spring Practice time.
Welcome to a VYPE Original Production - VYPE Spring Tour. In this miniseries we take a look at a few schools in Texas as they getting ready for the Fall during their allotted Spring Practice time.
Welcome to a VYPE Original Production - VYPE Spring Tour. In this miniseries we take a look at a few schools in Texas as they getting ready for the Fall during their allotted Spring Practice time.
On Tuesday, Houston-area McDonald’s restaurants will provide free breakfast to students taking the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test and teachers.