One major district in the Greater Houston area has announced a new cell phone policy that is being widely discussed as the school year gets underway.

The first day of school is finally here!

You can help by donating school supplies, diapers, hygiene items and more.

As we help get your family classroom ready it’s not just reading, writing and math your students are learning, they will also learn about lockdowns, evacuations and sheltering in place. There are six different types of safety drills Texas students will practice this school year. KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis explains the difference so you can talk to your child about what they’re learning.

The stuttered and calamitous police response to the Robb Elementary School shooting stunned the entire country and prompted lawmakers to address gaps in police training and response to school shootings. Lawmakers recently passed several laws that add training requirements for officers and call for better coordination in rural counties.

To keep our children safe after the Uvalde and Sante Fe school shootings, campus police have to be ready for the unthinkable in order to protect our kids.

Dana Sheridan, counselor from The Village School, joins Sofia Ojeda on KPRC 2 News Today at 10 to talk about the impact of screen time exposure on developmental delays in children, and how to make changes at home to help.

For some children, even a routine school safety drill can cause anxiety.

Is a four-day school week beneficial – and to whom?

Back to school season is here, and it's the perfect time to set new guidelines for social media use.

While much of the discussion about school safety has recently revolved around putting armed security on every campus and increasing police training, there is less highlighted work being done on campuses across the state to spot potential problems before they spiral into violent behavior.

The Preparing Students for Independence program at T.H. Rogers serves students with unique needs that cannot be met at their zoned Houston Independent School District campus.

The penalty for vaping in Texas schools just got a lot harsher. Starting, Sept. 1 any student caught on school property with a vape will have to go to an alternative school program.

With the majority of our students back in school, we are making sure those students, their parents, and teachers remain Classroom Ready in every way.

Several parents with students in the Houston Independent School District said they are worried that the only program created for severely disabled children may soon be gone.

A mother says she panicked after her kindergartener was placed on a school bus and dropped off, even though she says there was an agreement that he’d be picked up from school.

The story is reflective of the new law passed in Texas of a peace officer on every campus.

KPRC 2 is getting you classroom ready. With tens of thousands of students across the Houston area riding the bus to school every day, the safety of those vehicles is always top of mind for parents. School districts are required to abide by strict regulations. KPRC 2 talked to Kayne Smith, Director of Transportation Services at CyFair ISD, who walked us through the inspection process step by step.

From locked doors to school police, while walking through the halls of Lake Creek High School in Montgomery Independent School District you’re going to see signs of security.

Teachers and staff at Channelview ISD welcomed back students to the classroom Wednesday morning.

Students in Katy ISD are headed back to the classrooms Wednesday morning, and several new schools within the district are opening their doors for the first time.

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital is investing in its surrounding underserved communities and creating opportunities for those who may not have the chance to further their education financially on their own.

Parents know the back-to-school financial struggle all too well. You gotta buy pencils, paper, safety scissors and not to mention the pressure to buy a new wardrobe for the kids. It all adds up. But what if you split it up over four interest-free payments?

It’s an exciting year for seniors but it’s also a time to look ahead to the next chapter in their lives: college.

The first day of school is different for schools across the Houston area, but some districts have already gone back.

The Civic Heart Community Services nonprofit is holding two back to school events this month to provide families with supplies and health services, the organization said in a news release.

Multiple Houston-area school districts are providing free meals to children during the 2023-2024 school year.

As students in Fort Bend ISD return to the classrooms, three brand new schools within the Fort Bend Independent School District welcomed students for the first time Wednesday morning.

Many students around the Houston area are heading back to the classrooms this Wednesday morning!

Going back to school means keeping our kids safe and bullying is an issue in which all school districts may have to deal.

How does law enforcement view portable classrooms? “A red flag of danger,” according to former HPD Captain Greg Fremin. There are various reasons as to why the safety of those inside can be viewed as more challenging to ensure than teachers and students in a main building.

The first day of school is around the corner. As many kids are picking out their fashionable attire to impress their new friends, parents are expected to snap photos of their children and post them to their social media to share those moments with family and friends.

Skewers are easy to make and fun to eat!

As we start another school year, one big concern for parents is security in the schools. We are looking into four devices made to stop an intruder from entering the classroom.

Students at Crosby Independent School District are ready to return to school Monday morning.

As the new school year approaches, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Shell have partnered to get students ready to go back to the classroom with the Mayor’s Back to School Festival

Dr. Anna Brown shares how to identify if your stress is normal and coping tips to help reduce stress & anxiety.

These products will make back to school as easy as 1, 2 3!

Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman is going to assign many deputy constables to school districts to help improve student safety this school year.

Artificial Intelligence has become helpful in so many areas -- playing music, turning off lights and helping us drive safer. But what about Parenthood?

When gunfire breaks out on any school campus, we all know the most important thing is to get armed officers and first responders to the exact spot where that shooter is located as quickly as possible.

In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, parents, teachers, and school districts are working to find ways to keep classrooms secure.

The first day of school is almost here for many Houston-area districts, but when is everyone going back?

Texas schools require immunizations against preventable diseases and most of what’s required will be given before students enroll in Kindergarten.

KPRC 2 is focusing on making sure families are Classroom Ready.

Dr. David Persse, Chief Medical Officer for the City of Houston, joins KPRC 2+ at 7 to help us understand exactly when children need their shots against preventable diseases.

KPRC 2 is helping you get classroom ready. We are always looking for ways to save time and money stocking up on all the school supplies your child needs. No matter which type of shopper you are we think you’ll find value to this list of ways to save on back-to-school shopping.

You can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday from Aug. 11-13 this year.

The World Youth Foundation is holding a free Back 2 School Summit Sunday, July 23, at The George R. Brown Convention Center. The event will be hosted by the Madd Hatta, Houston’s legendary radio personality and music executive.

Don’t panic, but schools go back into session in just weeks! So are you ready? KPRC 2 will help you prepare for school through our new station initiative, Classroom Ready.

Sam’s Club wants to send teachers back to school with exclusive access to a can’t-miss deal.

With the start of school looming in August, now is a great time to give back to children in need of school supplies.

As student-athletes return to practices, one doctor in warning athletes to have every injury checked out within a few weeks or risk further damage having it healed the wrong way.

Lauryn Pope, Goose Creek ISD middle school athletic trainer with Houston Methodist Baytown, said those most at risk are the football players.

‘Watch D.O.G.S.,’ or “Dads of Great Students,” is a father or male-involvement initiative that has really taken off in Katy ISD.

With students heading back into the classroom soon, the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, wanted to help kids remain safe as they head back to school.

Summer is flying by, and it is time to start shopping for going back to school. A new water bottle is going to be just what your kid needs to have a great new year.

Starting high school can understandably create nervousness among parents and kids.

Back to school means sharing the road. And this season, we could see more students choosing to walk or bike to class, in an attempt to stay away from germs on a school bus.

Whether it’s pre-school, kindergarten, or even daycare, separating from your child can be tough -- in a lot of cases, tougher on the parents than the kids.