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This nutritionist-backed meal idea will take the guesswork out of packing school lunch
Read full article: This nutritionist-backed meal idea will take the guesswork out of packing school lunchDo you want to elevate your lunch game? Maybe time away from you in the morning, you're deciding between homemade vs pre-packaged foods, or you just want to make sure your child's meal is balanced and delicious. Registered dietitian with Milk & Honey Nutrition, Mary Ellen Phipps is here to help us all out.
Watch Houston Life surprise a kindergarten teacher while she was teaching a class!
Read full article: Watch Houston Life surprise a kindergarten teacher while she was teaching a class!Teachers can significantly impact their students’ lives and often give more than they receive. This week on Houston Life, we celebrate teachers throughout the greater Houston area by teaming up with our friends from Shell Federal Credit Union to deliver surprise gift baskets. San Jacinto Kindergarten teacher Ms. Kaileigh Dempsey was our Tuesday honoree!
Watch Houston Life surprise a Second Grade teacher while she is teaching!
Read full article: Watch Houston Life surprise a Second Grade teacher while she is teaching!Ms. Nealey was in the middle of teaching class when the Houston Life camera burst in to surprise the second grade teacher. Tearing up over the honor, Ms. Nealey said it was wonderful to be recognized for her work in the classroom.
Hey parents! Ease your kids back into school with these small changes and tips
Read full article: Hey parents! Ease your kids back into school with these small changes and tipsSummer vacation is behind us and the kids are back in school. From staying organized to keeping track of homework and assignments, watch the player above for tips to help set your kids up for success in the new school year.
Klein YOUniversity: School district offers new resource to share information between parents, students and teachers
Read full article: Klein YOUniversity: School district offers new resource to share information between parents, students and teachersKlein ISD launches new resource to enhance partnerships with parents and students focusing on campus safety, digital safety, and new training for staff and police. #BackToSchool #Education #CommunitySafety
Katy ISD says students can’t have cell phones on during school hours, and it’s not the only district cracking down📲🚫
Read full article: Katy ISD says students can’t have cell phones on during school hours, and it’s not the only district cracking down📲🚫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.
‘Making good headway’: Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles visits 3 campuses, addresses hiccups on 2nd day of school
Read full article: ‘Making good headway’: Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles visits 3 campuses, addresses hiccups on 2nd day of schoolHouston ISD’s new school year started officially started yesterday.
Houston ISD students returning to 2nd year of school since state takeover
Read full article: Houston ISD students returning to 2nd year of school since state takeoverMany students and teachers in HISD are beginning the school year with a brand new curriculum under the New Education System with their daily routines overhauled, requiring them to adapt to a new learning approach.
Around 700 Houston ISD students still being assigned new bus stops, routes as first day of school starts Monday
Read full article: Around 700 Houston ISD students still being assigned new bus stops, routes as first day of school starts MondayAs Houston ISD prepares to start school again on Monday, the district says around 700 students are still being assigned new bus stops and routes.
Mowing, maintenance, and storm debris removal underway at Houston ISD schools before students return to campuses
Read full article: Mowing, maintenance, and storm debris removal underway at Houston ISD schools before students return to campusesMany school districts are already back in session and Houston ISD is just a weekend away from its first day. However, with that in mind, some parents noticed some T.L.C. that needs to be done at some area schools and they’re taking their concerns right to the top.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles focusing on successes, not critics
Read full article: Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles focusing on successes, not criticsThis week, the state-installed superintendent of HISD sat down with KPRC 2 Investigates to call attention to the district’s successes during his first year at the helm.
🏫 School’s in session: Share your back-to-school photos with Click2Pins 📸
Read full article: 🏫 School’s in session: Share your back-to-school photos with Click2Pins 📸The new school year is starting across the Houston area, and KPRC 2 invites the community to share their back-to-school photos on Click2Pins.
3 simple (new) ways Houston parents can save big on back-to-school shopping 🎒📚
Read full article: 3 simple (new) ways Houston parents can save big on back-to-school shopping 🎒📚Experts say this year, just like everything else, it’s going to cost you more money to buy all that back-to-school gear. KPRC 2′s Bill Spencer is looking for brand new ways you can save money.
We love teachers! Help Houston Life celebrate amazing educators as they head back to school
Read full article: We love teachers! Help Houston Life celebrate amazing educators as they head back to schoolHouston Life and Shell Federal Credit Union are teaming up once again to show some special teachers some love as they head back to the classroom.
Tax-free weekend is approaching, just in time for the new school year. What’s on your list?
Read full article: Tax-free weekend is approaching, just in time for the new school year. What’s on your list?Parents, get ready to save! Texas' tax-free weekend is just around the corner, from Aug. 9 to Aug. 11. What’s on your back-to-school shopping list? Let us know in the comments!
It’s almost that time! List of back-to-school events happening around Houston area
Read full article: It’s almost that time! List of back-to-school events happening around Houston areaAre you ready for your little one to head back to school? If so, check out one of these back-to-school events offering supplies and MORE!
Will school let you know before they do a lockdown drill?
Read full article: Will school let you know before they do a lockdown drill?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.
Parents frustrated after kids arrive to school hours late as bus shortage issues continue
Read full article: Parents frustrated after kids arrive to school hours late as bus shortage issues continueStudents who have already started class are forced to be hours late in the morning as a shortage of bus drivers continues across Houston area schools.
What parents need to know about school bus safety inspections
Read full article: What parents need to know about school bus safety inspectionsKPRC 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.
Buy now, pay later: Is it a friend or a foe?
Read full article: Buy now, pay later: Is it a friend or a foe?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?
‘They’ve been watching you’: How to help teen drivers stay safe on the roads
Read full article: ‘They’ve been watching you’: How to help teen drivers stay safe on the roadsOn KPRC 2+ Now, our traffic anchor spoke with law enforcement and AAA to learn about the safety and concerns with younger drivers.
More than 18,000 students attend Mayor Turner’s 13th Annual Back 2 School Fest at George R. Brown Convention Center
Read full article: More than 18,000 students attend Mayor Turner’s 13th Annual Back 2 School Fest at George R. Brown Convention CenterThe highly anticipated 13th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest presented by Shell and produced by the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, was held this past Saturday and was one of the most successful back-to-school fests to date.
Hundreds attend Houston Mayor’s Back 2 School Festival
Read full article: Hundreds attend Houston Mayor’s Back 2 School FestivalAs 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
What questions do you have for Houston-area educators? KPRC 2 wants to get them answered for you in our live panel
Read full article: What questions do you have for Houston-area educators? KPRC 2 wants to get them answered for you in our live panelKPRC 2 is focusing on making sure families are Classroom Ready.
5 ways to save money on school supplies
Read full article: 5 ways to save money on school suppliesKPRC 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.
Harris County clerk hosting 3rd Annual Back-to-School Birth Certificate event
Read full article: Harris County clerk hosting 3rd Annual Back-to-School Birth Certificate eventThe Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) is hosting its third annual Back-to-School Birth Certificate event on Saturday, July 29, specifically to issue birth certificates for families who need their child’s records for school registration.
Are you Classroom Ready? We’re here to answer your questions and prepare you for back to school!
Read full article: Are you Classroom Ready? We’re here to answer your questions and prepare you for back to school!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.
See something, say something: Anonymous tip lines successful in stopping possible school threats, attackers
Read full article: See something, say something: Anonymous tip lines successful in stopping possible school threats, attackersSchool districts around the country are working to beef up security measures. This school year, safety of students is top of mind more than ever. That's why school systems like Roanoke City are having to rethink the way they do things.
Back to School: Why struggling to learn may indicate you need this specific hearing test
Read full article: Back to School: Why struggling to learn may indicate you need this specific hearing testAs children head back to school, a local audiologist is warning about auditory processing disorder (APD). The condition is when the brain has a problem processing sounds, which can affect how someone understands speech.
Local Texas Teacher Named Teachers of Tomorrow Teacher of the Year
Read full article: Local Texas Teacher Named Teachers of Tomorrow Teacher of the YearShanekia Hall, is a Kindergarten Teacher at Ponderosa Elementary School in Spring, for as long as she remembers she has wanted to teach. She lost her parents early. At two her father died. Three years later, Shanekia’s mother passed after suffering an aneurism. Shanekia credits her teachers for inspiring her to success as a young woman and becoming a teacher herself is a way she says she can pay it forward.
WATCH LIVE: Houston ISD Superintendent Millard House II welcomes students back to school
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Houston ISD Superintendent Millard House II welcomes students back to schoolAs students prepare to return to school on Monday, Houston Independent School District Superintendent Millard House II will welcome students back to school in a news conference.
Rapper Money Man teams with the Shoe Palace to giveaway over 500 shoes to kids
Read full article: Rapper Money Man teams with the Shoe Palace to giveaway over 500 shoes to kidsHundreds of kids in the Houston area will be heading to school in style thanks to multi-platinum artist and entrepreneur Money Man.
Teachers of Tomorrow Certification Program: Training the next class of teachers
Read full article: Teachers of Tomorrow Certification Program: Training the next class of teachersTeachers of Tomorrow is the nation’s largest alternative certification provider, where over 75,000 quality teachers have become certified. Wondering how to become a teacher with Teachers of Tomorrow?
BACK 2 SCHOOL: Tips for students who may show signs of anxiety or behavioral problems
Read full article: BACK 2 SCHOOL: Tips for students who may show signs of anxiety or behavioral problemsBack-to-school nerves and anxiety can be worse than just a one-day ordeal. Some kids may show behavioral problems or signs of anxiety.
Houston-area school districts work to implement solutions to teacher shortages
Read full article: Houston-area school districts work to implement solutions to teacher shortagesTeacher vacancies are becoming quite common throughout our area, right now there are 12 unfilled teaching positions at Cleveland High School.
Southeast Houston back-to-school drive to provide free haircuts, hairstyles, school uniforms, supplies, immunizations and more!
Read full article: Southeast Houston back-to-school drive to provide free haircuts, hairstyles, school uniforms, supplies, immunizations and more!Students can get fresh haircuts, much-needed supplies, health screenings and more at a back-to-school drive hosted by several businesses and business leaders on Wednesday.
Garden Girls’ Jennifer McDonald shows simple ways to create your own back-to-school garden
Read full article: Garden Girls’ Jennifer McDonald shows simple ways to create your own back-to-school gardenJennifer is chatting all about the importance of getting fresh gardens into schools, find out how you can help!
Houston ISD answers parents’ back to school questions
Read full article: Houston ISD answers parents’ back to school questionsKPRC 2 is hosting a live panel discussion to help prepare families in the Houston ISD to head back to school. We'll talk campus safety, the impact of the teacher shortage on your child's classroom, school bus routes, and the cost of everything from cafeteria meals to extracurriculurs.
Houston Area Urban League to give free Backpacks, COVID Shots, and up to $75 in gift cards Thursday
Read full article: Houston Area Urban League to give free Backpacks, COVID Shots, and up to $75 in gift cards ThursdayThe Houston Area Urban League will host a free Back 2 School Vaccination Drive and School Supply give away on Thursday.
Buy groceries, get a physical: This Houston H-E-B location has a fully-functioning primary care clinic
Read full article: Buy groceries, get a physical: This Houston H-E-B location has a fully-functioning primary care clinicThis year, students 12 and older will have a new option on where they can go to get an exam at the H-E-B Wellness Primary Clinic, located at 9745 Katy Freeway at Bunker Hill. The clinic is located within the same complex as its store.
'Periods of calm down': Galena Park ISD’s new resources helping students with mental health, emotional support
Read full article: 'Periods of calm down': Galena Park ISD’s new resources helping students with mental health, emotional supportGalena Park ISD is working to provide additional emotional support for students as they return to class for the new school year.
What does the SCOTUS decision on school prayer mean for schools?
Read full article: What does the SCOTUS decision on school prayer mean for schools?This year the Supreme Court has handed several historic rulings, including one related to school prayer. What effect will that ruling have on the upcoming year?
Classroom Ready: Here are some steps to keep students safe as they head back to class
Read full article: Classroom Ready: Here are some steps to keep students safe as they head back to classWith 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.
BACK TO SCHOOL: Texas’ Sales Tax holiday happening this weekend
Read full article: BACK TO SCHOOL: Texas’ Sales Tax holiday happening this weekendThis weekend marks the 23rd annual Sales Tax Holiday in the state of Texas. The holiday, created in 1999 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis, is intended to help parents who may be short on cash to get what their child needs for the school year.
12th annual Back to School Fest presented by Shell to return to George R. Brown Convention Center
Read full article: 12th annual Back to School Fest presented by Shell to return to George R. Brown Convention CenterMayor Sylvester Turner will be joined by representatives from Shell and the Houston Food Bank in a news conference Thursday to announce details on the 12th Annual Back To School Fest presented by Shell.
Harris County leaders discuss safety plans for the upcoming school year
Read full article: Harris County leaders discuss safety plans for the upcoming school yearHarris County Fire Marshal, Laurie Christensen, and Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey held a joint news conference on Wednesday to address safety for the upcoming school year.
LIST: Here are the vaccinations required for Texas students for the 2022-‘23 school year
Read full article: LIST: Here are the vaccinations required for Texas students for the 2022-‘23 school yearParents, as you gear up to send your children back to school, it’s important to make sure they’re up to date with the current list of vaccinations mandated by the state of Texas.
Mayor Turner joins NASA in distributing free lunchboxes to children in Houston
Read full article: Mayor Turner joins NASA in distributing free lunchboxes to children in HoustonMayor Sylvester Turner joined NASA Wednesday morning in distributing free Artemis Learning Lunchbox Kits to underserved families and youth in Houston, according to a release.
You’ve reached the kindergarten finish line! 5 tips for when your child starts school
Read full article: You’ve reached the kindergarten finish line! 5 tips for when your child starts schoolIt’s hard to think of a more bittersweet moment than when you send a kid off to kindergarten for the first time.
The BEAR Back To School supply drive kicks off today, find out when and where you can donate
Read full article: The BEAR Back To School supply drive kicks off today, find out when and where you can donateBEAR’s Back to School program will help children currently in Child Protective Services get the resources they need for school in the fall.
Sisters take story time to Facebook Live so no child has to miss out
Read full article: Sisters take story time to Facebook Live so no child has to miss outBedtime stories are a fond memory many of us have from our childhood, and on the same note, it’s a memory many of us want to give our children, as well.
Fort Bend ISD lifts mask mandate for students, staff days after it went into effect
Read full article: Fort Bend ISD lifts mask mandate for students, staff days after it went into effectFort Bend Independent School District announced Saturday that its mask mandate for students and staff has been lifted.
2 more Fort Bend ISD elementary schools to temporarily make full or partial switch to virtual learning
Read full article: 2 more Fort Bend ISD elementary schools to temporarily make full or partial switch to virtual learningFort Bend Independent School District announced Tuesday that Oakland Elementary School will join Pecan Grove Elementary School in temporarily switching from face-to-face to virtual learning. Drabek Elementary will also do so, but only for its Pre-K students.
Houston ISD superintendent welcomes students back to school
Read full article: Houston ISD superintendent welcomes students back to schoolIt’s a big day for thousands of students in the Houston area as it is back to school for the largest district in the state of Texas. Thousands of students will be heading back to school. Houston ISD Superintendent Millard House made several stops Monday morning. The first was at Benbrook Elementary School, where he welcomed students with breakfast.
Test your knowledge: How well do you know the schools from your favorite TV shows and movies?
Read full article: Test your knowledge: How well do you know the schools from your favorite TV shows and movies?With students now going back to school or preparing for that very moment, there are probably lots of groans over the fact that summer is about to end -- and understandably so.
10 incredibly easy weekday meals you can make in the Instant Pot
Read full article: 10 incredibly easy weekday meals you can make in the Instant PotGetting dinner on the table at a reasonable hour can be a challenge, but those who have Instant Pots know that dinner can be done in 30 minutes or less with this trendy cooking machine.