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Mayor Whitmire calls for new crosswalk, stronger traffic enforcement near Lamar HS after student hit by SUV
Read full article: Mayor Whitmire calls for new crosswalk, stronger traffic enforcement near Lamar HS after student hit by SUVMayor John Whitmire has implemented stronger traffic control measures to protect students walking near Lamar High School.
How Fort Bend ISD’s Shared Dreams program provides essential support for families in need
Read full article: How Fort Bend ISD’s Shared Dreams program provides essential support for families in needFort Bend ISD's Shared Dreams program supports families facing economic challenges by providing essential items like clothing, school supplies, and food.
Houston ISD launches ‘Special Focus’ program to boost struggling schools
Read full article: Houston ISD launches ‘Special Focus’ program to boost struggling schoolsThe 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.
How Fulshear’s new parking ban impacts Katy ISD, Lamar CISD schools
Read full article: How Fulshear’s new parking ban impacts Katy ISD, Lamar CISD schoolsFulshear 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.
Groove into the school year this Saturday at Third Ward block party with free haircuts, manicures, and supplies!
Read full article: Groove into the school year this Saturday at Third Ward block party with free haircuts, manicures, and supplies!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.
Several campuses faced HVAC issues last year. How the district is responding before classes resume
Read full article: Several campuses faced HVAC issues last year. How the district is responding before classes resumeKPRC 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.
Free haircuts, backpacks, and more: Houston area Alpha Kappa Alpha chapters host back-to-school drive
Read full article: Free haircuts, backpacks, and more: Houston area Alpha Kappa Alpha chapters host back-to-school driveGet ready for an amazing day of giving back and gearing up for the school year!
Bible references in public school lessons? What Texas’ new Bluebonnet Curriculum means for your child
Read full article: Bible references in public school lessons? What Texas’ new Bluebonnet Curriculum means for your childTexas is making waves in education with the introduction of the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum.
Majority of US adults support religious chaplains in public schools, a new AP-NORC poll shows
Read full article: Majority of US adults support religious chaplains in public schools, a new AP-NORC poll showsA new poll finds few Americans support allowing religious schools to become tax-funded public charter schools.
Florida lawmakers pass charter school expansion on last day of session
Read full article: Florida lawmakers pass charter school expansion on last day of sessionOn 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.
‘Cyber-event’ causing network interruption affects STAAR testing at Santa Fe ISD schools
Read full article: ‘Cyber-event’ causing network interruption affects STAAR testing at Santa Fe ISD schoolsSanta 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.
School vouchers were passed in Arizona, here’s what could happen if Texas approves it
Read full article: School vouchers were passed in Arizona, here’s what could happen if Texas approves itAs 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.
‘I could not be prouder:’ Harris Co. Judge, who attended Harvard, stands by university after grants frozen
Read full article: ‘I could not be prouder:’ Harris Co. Judge, who attended Harvard, stands by university after grants frozenHarvard 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.
Harmony Public Schools offers up to $10,000 signing bonus for teachers
Read full article: Harmony Public Schools offers up to $10,000 signing bonus for teachersAnnounced 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.
Spring ISD making Pre-K accessible to all children in their district
Read full article: Spring ISD making Pre-K accessible to all children in their districtIn 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.
What is the FURRIES Act? Lawmakers target non-human student behavior in schools
Read full article: What is the FURRIES Act? Lawmakers target non-human student behavior in schoolsIs it just an expression of freedom or a distraction? Lawmakers want to crack down on students acting like their furry friends during school.
Debate on House’s school voucher bill centers on a question: Should wealthy Texans be included?
Read full article: Debate on House’s school voucher bill centers on a question: Should wealthy Texans be included?The hearing on House Bill 3 started Tuesday and ended Wednesday morning. Hundreds of Texans waited overnight to testify.
More Aldine ISD elementary schools shut down for 2025-2026 as part of ongoing budget cuts
Read full article: More Aldine ISD elementary schools shut down for 2025-2026 as part of ongoing budget cutsIn 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.
Texas Education Agency reviewing truancy data following KPRC 2 investigation
Read full article: Texas Education Agency reviewing truancy data following KPRC 2 investigationWith approximately 1 million students reported truant each year over the last four school years, concerns are rising about the effectiveness of truancy prevention measures.
‘This situation was very unfortunate’: Family of boy who assaulted 12-year-old girl speaks out
Read full article: ‘This situation was very unfortunate’: Family of boy who assaulted 12-year-old girl speaks outA 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.
‘Nobody was listening to her’: Mom feels that Huntsville ISD downplayed daughter’s assault
Read full article: ‘Nobody was listening to her’: Mom feels that Huntsville ISD downplayed daughter’s assaultA 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.
Montgomery County man charged with attempting kidnapping after trying to talk to girl after she got off school bus
Read full article: Montgomery County man charged with attempting kidnapping after trying to talk to girl after she got off school busA 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.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles discusses what lies ahead for 2025 spring semester
Read full article: Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles discusses what lies ahead for 2025 spring semesterASK 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.

Q&A: KPRC 2 viewer questions on proposed bible curriculum
Read full article: Q&A: KPRC 2 viewer questions on proposed bible curriculumEight 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.
Texas Board advances Bible curriculum in close vote, final decision pending Friday
Read full article: Texas Board advances Bible curriculum in close vote, final decision pending FridayThe 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.
Inappropriate conduct investigations underway at three Fort Bend Elementary Schools
Read full article: Inappropriate conduct investigations underway at three Fort Bend Elementary SchoolsFort Bend ISD places staff members on leave at three elementary schools amid inappropriate conduct investigations, sparking concerns among parents over transparency and communication.
Houston ISD’s Harvard elementary principal placed on leave as parents rally in support
Read full article: Houston ISD’s Harvard elementary principal placed on leave as parents rally in supportDr. 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.
Data shows double-digit increase in Harris County juveniles charged connected to school threats, violence
Read full article: Data shows double-digit increase in Harris County juveniles charged connected to school threats, violenceThe 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.
What is the difference between secure mode and lockdown in Texas schools?
Read full article: What is the difference between secure mode and lockdown in Texas schools?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.
What is the law in regards to students caught with vaping products at Texas schools?
Read full article: What is the law in regards to students caught with vaping products at Texas schools?A state law which went into effect in September 2023 increases the penalties for students caught with vape products.
Affordable healthcare options for Houston children heading back to school
Read full article: Affordable healthcare options for Houston children heading back to schoolA 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.
Report from Rice University’s Kinder Institute shows over 73% of Texas schools are underfunded
Read full article: Report from Rice University’s Kinder Institute shows over 73% of Texas schools are underfundedOver 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.
Here’s when, where Houston will host its 14th annual Back 2 School Fest
Read full article: Here’s when, where Houston will host its 14th annual Back 2 School FestCouncil 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.
Houston ISD students returning to class despite campuses still under repair from deadly windstorm
Read full article: Houston ISD students returning to class despite campuses still under repair from deadly windstormIn 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!’: Houston ISD students admonish Mike Miles during protests after principals, staffs terminated
Read full article: ‘I hope you’re happy!’: Houston ISD students admonish Mike Miles during protests after principals, staffs terminated“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 to have regular school day Wednesday with exception of a few schools
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD to have regular school day Wednesday with exception of a few schoolsSpring Branch ISD says all schools and offices, with the exception of a few, will be open for a regular school day Wednesday.
Houston ISD parents, teachers protest ‘resign or terminate’ ultimatum given to principal
Read full article: Houston ISD parents, teachers protest ‘resign or terminate’ ultimatum given to principalIt 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.
More than 100 teachers call in sick across 35 Houston ISD campuses
Read full article: More than 100 teachers call in sick across 35 Houston ISD campusesToday, 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 ISD raises salaries for Special Education teachers
Read full article: Houston ISD raises salaries for Special Education teachersHouston Independent School District announced that its Special Education teachers will receive an additional stipend along with the standard pay scale for educators.
Gender-based “Genderbread person” assignment at Santa Fe High School causing concern among parents, state officials
Read full article: Gender-based “Genderbread person” assignment at Santa Fe High School causing concern among parents, state officialsParents angered after a high school junior taking a college-level psychology class is given a gender-based assignment.
City councilmember concerned that possible loss of more than 100 HISD principals could have detrimental long-term effect
Read full article: City councilmember concerned that possible loss of more than 100 HISD principals could have detrimental long-term effectNearly half of HISD principals are in the hot seat after poor performance reviews, and could lose their jobs.
Special needs child suffers cuts, bruises after he says teacher punched him in face for trying to perfect his homework
Read full article: Special needs child suffers cuts, bruises after he says teacher punched him in face for trying to perfect his homeworkA 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.
My Magical Rodeo Garden: Fourth grade authors honored for their creative essays and poems
Read full article: My Magical Rodeo Garden: Fourth grade authors honored for their creative essays and poemsThese 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.
Hidden dangers: Inappropriate relationships between teachers and students uncovered on school campuses
Read full article: Hidden dangers: Inappropriate relationships between teachers and students uncovered on school campusesExposing Vulnerabilities: Investigating Inappropriate Teacher-Student Relationships in Schools
Private schools are ready to expand into smaller communities if Texas adopts voucher program
Read full article: Private schools are ready to expand into smaller communities if Texas adopts voucher programWith 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 ISD asking voters to approve a nearly $2B that would build new schools, renovate campuses and upgrade technology
Read full article: Conroe ISD asking voters to approve a nearly $2B that would build new schools, renovate campuses and upgrade technologyConroe 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.
School voucher bill gets initial approval in the Texas Senate, heads over to a more skeptical House
Read full article: School voucher bill gets initial approval in the Texas Senate, heads over to a more skeptical HouseThe 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.
Disability advocates argue against school vouchers in Texas Senate hearing
Read full article: Disability advocates argue against school vouchers in Texas Senate hearingThe 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.
Fort Bend voters will decide on tax rate that will generate $35M for pay raises and security officers at schools
Read full article: Fort Bend voters will decide on tax rate that will generate $35M for pay raises and security officers at schoolsThe 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.
Art Institutes system of schools, including Houston location, to permanently close
Read full article: Art Institutes system of schools, including Houston location, to permanently closeThe Art Institutes system of schools announced their locations, including the location in Houston, will be permanently closing as of Sept. 30.
Community leaders host block walk to inform parents about HISD library cuts
Read full article: Community leaders host block walk to inform parents about HISD library cutsAn 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.
High school principals from 3 Houston ISD schools reassigned, Superintendent Mike Miles says
Read full article: High school principals from 3 Houston ISD schools reassigned, Superintendent Mike Miles saysHouston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles announced on Wednesday that several principals within the district have been reassigned.
2 men speak out after being escorted off the property at HISD Board Meeting
Read full article: 2 men speak out after being escorted off the property at HISD Board MeetingIt 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.
‘We don’t need a TEA takeover’: Teachers rally in Austin as uncertainty looms
Read full article: ‘We don’t need a TEA takeover’: Teachers rally in Austin as uncertainty loomsHundreds 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.
'School choice' is culture-war focus for Kansas lawmakers
Read full article: 'School choice' is culture-war focus for Kansas lawmakersTop Republican legislators in Kansas are focusing on helping conservative parents remove their children from public schools over what’s taught about gender and sexuality.
Some Republicans are optimistic about enacting school choice in next year’s session — but it might not be so easy
Read full article: Some Republicans are optimistic about enacting school choice in next year’s session — but it might not be so easyAdvocates 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.
‘Still very anxious’: Mom of 4-year-old speaks after he wandered away from FBISD school, showed up at neighbor’s front door
Read full article: ‘Still very anxious’: Mom of 4-year-old speaks after he wandered away from FBISD school, showed up at neighbor’s front doorA 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.
HISD ratings: Superintendent Millard House II weighs in on recently released TEA accountability scores
Read full article: HISD ratings: Superintendent Millard House II weighs in on recently released TEA accountability scoresThe Texas Education Agency has just released the newest accountability ratings, which show how schools performed academically across the state last year.

Watch live: Katy ISD school damaged in storms; See Sky 2 aerials over damage, cleanup efforts
Read full article: Watch live: Katy ISD school damaged in storms; See Sky 2 aerials over damage, cleanup effortsSeveral Katy Independent School District campuses were damaged during the severe storms that blew through the Houston area Wednesday night.
VYPE Spring Tour Episode 4: San Marcos High School
Read full article: VYPE Spring Tour Episode 4: San Marcos High SchoolWelcome 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.
VYPE Spring Tour Episode 3: Willis High School
Read full article: VYPE Spring Tour Episode 3: Willis High SchoolWelcome 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.
VYPE Spring Tour Episode 2: Klein Forest High School
Read full article: VYPE Spring Tour Episode 2: Klein Forest High SchoolWelcome 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.
Houston-area McDonald’s restaurants to give students, teachers free breakfast for STAAR testing Tuesday
Read full article: Houston-area McDonald’s restaurants to give students, teachers free breakfast for STAAR testing TuesdayOn 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.
HISD Foundation hosts annual State of the Schools address
Read full article: HISD Foundation hosts annual State of the Schools addressThe Houston Independent School District Foundation hosted its annual State of the Schools address Friday morning to focus on the road ahead for the district with the new superintendent at the helm, according to a release.
Texas City ISD superintendent honored as ‘2021 Outstanding Citizen of the Year’
Read full article: Texas City ISD superintendent honored as ‘2021 Outstanding Citizen of the Year’Dr. Melissa Duarte, who is now serving her second year as superintendent of Texas City ISD, was named 2021 Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce.
Children at Risk unveils Mount Carmel Academy is ranked No. 1 Houston-area high school on its 2021 rankings
Read full article: Children at Risk unveils Mount Carmel Academy is ranked No. 1 Houston-area high school on its 2021 rankingsChildren at Risk, along with other school officials across the Houston area, said Mount Carmel Academy is the No. 1 high school in the Houston area.
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Some Houston area school districts to allow virtual learning option amid COVID surge, outcry from parents
Read full article: Some Houston area school districts to allow virtual learning option amid COVID surge, outcry from parentsWith the rise in COVID-19 cases and the Delta variant, many parents of school-aged children, especially those who are too young to be vaccinated, are pleading for a virtual learning option.