More than 400 Houston ISD teachers will not be returning to their teaching positions in the upcoming school year. The district has now explained why.

Lawmakers in 2017 took a major step to end most child marriages. However, emancipated teenagers 16 and older can get married.

The Hobby Center, in partnership with ExxonMobil, is expanding its free arts program for Houston-area 5th-graders, allowing up to 40,000 students to experience live theater performances during the school day.

The family of a seven-year-old student at a Houston ISD elementary school is speaking out after they said their child was sexually assaulted by a fellow student in the school’s bathroom.

Houston ISD announced several changes coming to the way students get to and from school.

Bellaire High School is on a secure hold after the school was made aware of a threat.

Houston ISD announced several changes coming to the way students get to and from school.

Residents near Houston ISD’s Sam Houston High School are expressing worries over student safety as videos reveal students leaving campus during school hours, leading to violent confrontations.

Houston ISD, the largest district in the state and currently under state control received a C grade for that year.

The Texas Education Agency has released updated A-F ratings for public schools and districts, after legal delays. The new accountability system shows a drop in student growth scores compared to 2022, leading to lower ratings for many.

Chronic absenteeism is a growing concern in Houston's schools, impacting student achievement and school funding.

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.

There is a push in our backyard by State Senator Mayes Middleton to reconstruct how our state government looks and operates in the future. The approach is to not only save money for Texans, but also to make government more efficient in the Lone Star State.

Parents of students in Houston ISD’s “Preparing Students for Independence” (PSI) program say they’re gearing up—yet again—for a fight they hoped was behind them.

This new system ties teacher salaries to student success, instructional quality, and effectiveness, moving away from traditional salary schedules. What do you think about this?

An Instagram post by the Council of American Islamic Relations alleges a violent attack against 3 Afghan girls, that has since gone viral, but Houston ISD said the details they shared "do not match the facts of the investigation."

Ken Paxton’s office sent the letter to HISD Superintendent Mike Miles and the Board President Audrey Momanaee.

On Monday, KPRC 2 Investigates revealed at least nine criminal complaints filed with Harris County District Attorney’s Office in connection to the Houston Independent School District’s taxpayer-funded rollout of last year’s massive $4-billion-dollar bond election.

It was in early February that KPRC 2 Investigates first exposed potential electioneering by the Houston Independent School District during last year’s controversial bond election.

In the wake of the tragic loss of 15-year-old Sergio Rodriguez, the Rodriguez family is expressing their heartfelt gratitude to the Texas Legislature and those working to enhance railroad crossing safety.

The Houston Independent School District's recent audit has unveiled delays in extra duty pay due to late documentation approvals.

HISD has cause for celebration this week, as a district record three schools have made the state final in boys basketball, something that has never been done in the district’s long history.

Superintendent Mike Miles outlines plans to balance the budget by 2026-2027.

KPRC 2 dug into records from 25 Houston-area school districts to find teachers and staff are facing a rise in student attacks.

One of the bills limits where smoke shops can operate; something KPRC 2 touched on when a Houston ISD parent was concerned about how close a smoke shop was to Wharton Dual Language Academy.

Concerns have led to four criminal complaints being filed. Despite the district's silence, parents are urging the Harris County District Attorney to investigate.

Ironically, a few months ago the same study named Houston the second most sinful city in the U.S. right behind Las Vegas.

Houston ISD has reported zero truancy prevention measures to the Texas Education Agency over the past four years, despite thousands of students being marked truant each year.

Houston schools are facing a tough challenge with truancy as alarming new data reveals over 60,000 unexcused absences last year alone.

Houston ISD joins other school districts in a lawsuit against social media companies for allegedly causing emotional and physical harm to students.

The governor also called on lawmakers to prohibit the practice at all schools.

Children at Risk has released its annual school rankings for the 2023-2024 school year, spotlighting academic excellence across Texas.

Concerns have arisen in a southwest Houston neighborhood over a HISD school bus stop located near a registered sex offender's residence at the intersection of Gatewood Avenue and Ingomar Way, less than 100 feet away.

Parents of Northside High School students are urging the school to revoke suspensions or expulsions for 45 students involved in a walk-out protesting deportation efforts and supporting community solidarity.

As immigration enforcement ramps up in southeast Texas, Houston ISD schools, like Fleming Middle School, are taking steps to reassure parents and protect students.

On Monday we first exposed a $2-million dollar “key action” listed in the 2024-2025 budget consisting of an “Ask voters for a bond election in November 2024.” What we uncovered was that HISD used nearly $1.4 million dollars to hire a consulting group that specializes in communications, governmental relations and campaigns. Ultimately the district posted social media videos with the words “RENEW HISD” at the end of the highly produced thirty-second videos.

KPRC 2 has obtained a new list from the Texas Education Agency that contains the names of 60 new Texas educators who are currently under investigation in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.

Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Myles is unavailable to discuss a controversial $2-million "key action" linked to a November bond, which involved hiring a consulting group for communication strategies.

Parents of students in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) organized a "sickout" protest against Superintendent Mike Miles' policies, expressing frustrations over the district's handling of potential ICE raids and pressure on teachers.

Less than 24 after KPRC 2 Investigates exposed whether the Houston Independent School District did everything by the book regarding last November’s $4 billion bond, one Texas State Senator already is saying that he believes state law was broken.

Parents from several schools protested by pulling their students out of school to protest the negative impact Superintendent Mike Miles' policies have on students, staff as well as the community.

A former HISD parent turned district advocate is raising alarms over Houston Independent School District's financial practices, particularly under Superintendent Mike Miles.

Houston ISD, the largest school district in Texas, is under scrutiny after Superintendent Mike Miles disclosed unauthorized spending that bypassed board approval.

Hours after the announced results, Superintendent Mike Miles will hold a conference at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center to address the results' key takeaways and answer any questions.

As Houston faces the possibility of snow and freezing temperatures next week, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) is closely monitoring the situation.

As the Spring semester gets underway, Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles is holding a press conference.

As Houston ISD staff and students, prepare to kick off the Spring 2025 semester, there are some important dates parents might want to remember.

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.

HISD reversed its decision back in September to let the students perform at the 2025 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after Houston Mayor John Whitmire offered a police escort for the band.

Here’s a look at HISD’s Spring semester calendar with upcoming holidays and testing dates.

The tragic death of a student this week has brought renewed attention to the ongoing safety concerns surrounding schools located near railroad tracks.

HISD officials acknowledged that 118 of the district's 274 schools are near railroad crossings. Nine of those have particularly hazardous conditions, with Milby High School being one of the most at-risk campuses.

Here is a list of just a few events, where loved ones and community leaders will gather to honor Sergio Rodriguez, who was tragically killed by a train while walking to Milby High School.

Following a lawsuit filed by the parents of the 15-year-old Houston Independent School District student who was hit and killed by a train while walking to school, Union Pacific responds with claims of what happened during the incident.

Texas has more miles of freight train tracks than any other state, surpassing Illinois and California combined.

Concerned parents and Houstonians alike have signed a petition calling for an administrative change at Milby High School after a student was killed by a train while walking to school.

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) pledged continued support for the family of 15-year-old Sergio Rodriguez, a Milby High School student who was killed in a train accident and announced measures to assist grieving students and staff.

Family and friends are mourning the loss of Milby High School athlete, Sergio Rodriguez, who was killed Monday in a train accident.

After a student was killed by a train while walking to school, nearby residents admitted knowing the railroad track's dangers, but a University of Houston historian argues the problems have been around longer than we might have thought.

The Houston Independent School District has launched its Crisis Response and Behavioral Supports (CRBS) Department after a student was fatally struck by a train Monday morning near 2000 Broadway St.

A student died Monday after being hit by a train in southeast Houston. Residents and parents who live nearby tell KPRC 2 it’s not uncommon for students to cross the train tracks despite it being dangerous.

A student was tragically killed Monday morning while walking to school but for those who lived near Milby High School, the dangers of the train tracks are not a new concept.

A growing teacher certification scandal continues to shake the Texas education system. Nearly 40 educators reportedly worked in Houston-area school districts.

KPRC 2 has obtained the Texas Education Agency’s list that contains the names of Houston-area teachers who are currently under investigation in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.

The school has had three principals just this year. Four assistant principals have been reassigned and community organizers say many teachers are leaving due to the staffing changes.

The Texas State Board of Education voted to approve a new curriculum that incorporates Bible teachings into elementary school lessons, despite concerns that it could blur the line between religion and public education.

Mount Carmel Academy, a charter school partnered with Houston ISD, will permanently close on December 20 due to financial difficulties caused by low enrollment numbers.

Lantrip Elementary School has named an interim principal, sources confirm.

This marks the second principal turnover at Lantrip this year and comes amidst broader concerns about leadership instability, with a reported 70% teacher turnover rate since June.

Lantrip Elementary parents are planning a protest against the Houston Independent School District (HISD) on November 20, demanding transparency regarding the sudden removal of Principal Valiza Castro after just three months.

After parents and students had the opportunity to address Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles on Thursday, we’re hoping to learn more by taking your questions directly to Miles later today.

Houston ISD teachers tell KPRC 2 they are still struggling through constant changes in teaching styles and administrators are reluctant to talk due to fear of losing their jobs.

The newly hired principal at Houston ISD’s Harvard Elementary School has stepped down before officially starting the job.

Teachers tell KPRC 2 that two administrators at Houston ISD’s Harvard Elementary School were seen being escorted from the campus with their belongings Thursday.

Last night’s election featured a race with implications for the future of education in Houston, as Harris County voted “No” on Houston ISD’s historic $4.4 billion bond proposal.

Superintendent Mike Miles said, "In this instance, the politics of adults beat out the needs of our children."

Superintendent Mike Miles said, "In this instance, the politics of adults beat out the needs of our children."

Voters will soon decide on HISD’s controversial $4.4 billion bond proposal.

A once-respected head of a boy's basketball coach and two assistant principals are at the center of helping hundreds of teachers slip through the cracks and teach at various local schools in exchange for money.

As investigations continue, HISD has promised immediate termination of any fraudulently certified teachers.

Two of the three Houston ISD employees who were charged in connection to a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts have bonded out of jail.

Houston Independent School District is grappling with a massive scandal as three of its staff members have been arrested in connection with a million-dollar teacher certification fraud.

Houston ISD has started the school year with over 800 uncertified teachers, sparking a conversation about the effectiveness and legitimacy of uncertified educators in our schools.

Five people were charged in connection with the scheme. Investigators say aspiring teachers would pay for help cheating in the certification test.

This morning, two students at Lamar High School were charged after being found with weapons on campus.

A teacher-certification scheme has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of several education officials, including LaShonda Roberts, an assistant principal at Jack Yates High School.

Nicholas Newton, a former assistant principal at Booker T. Washington High School in Houston ISD, appeared in court facing charges of engaging in organized criminal activity as part of a teacher certification exam cheating scheme

Vincent Grayson was said to have an impact on the basketball court at Booker T. Washington High School but his reputation now lies in limbo after being named the ringleader in a million-dollar cheating scandal.

Residents share their reactions after learning that 200 unqualified teachers slipped through the cracks in a cheating scandal. Many of the perpetrators charged (including the alleged kingpin) were Houston ISD educators.

Step-by-step process: How alleged $1M Houston-based cheating scheme worked.

Houston ISD says the three employees arrested as part of an alleged teacher-certification cheating scheme will be relieved of duty immediately.

A coach at Houston Independent School District has been identified as the “Kingpin” in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced criminal charges Monday against five people accused of participating in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.

Join us as we continue to follow the incredible journey of Mrs. Lyndsy Mason, a dedicated sixth-grade math teacher at Fleming Middle School. In her second year under the New Education System, Mrs. Mason is more committed than ever to see her students thrive.

The student at a Houston Independent School District’s Bonham Elementary School has died after testing positive for Meningococcal Disease.

Once an F-rated school, Fleming has leapt to a B-rating, showcasing the potential success of the NES model.

This November, Houston voters face a pivotal decision on the largest school bond in Texas history—$4.4 billion aimed at upgrading school infrastructure and expanding educational programs.

The district said the school sent notifications to families and information to staff and students who may have been in close contact with the confirmed case.

The Texas Education Agency found that checks mailed to Miles’ charter school network in Colorado were eventually deposited into the network’s Texas account.

Students at Fleming Middle School are experiencing both challenges and growth under the Houston Independent School District's New Education System.