
HISD reports that more than 700 students signed up to ride the METRO this year. Some need tips from the โMETRO Kidโ
Read full article: HISD reports that more than 700 students signed up to ride the METRO this year. Some need tips from the โMETRO KidโMeet Dante Arceneaux, the "METRO Kid," who shares his top tips for first-time bus riders

Two decades of first-day Houston ISD weather trends and what to expect this year
Read full article: Two decades of first-day Houston ISD weather trends and what to expect this yearAs Houston ISD students head back to class on Tuesday, the weather looks like a fairly typical late-August day.

KPRC 2 answers your back-to-school questions, sharing parenting advice
Read full article: KPRC 2 answers your back-to-school questions, sharing parenting adviceSchool is almost back in session, and KPRC 2 wants to help prepare you by answering your questions and hearing from experts about helpful tips and suggestions for the school year.

๐ซ Schoolโs back in session: Share your back-to-school photos with Click2Pins next week๐ธ
Read full article: ๐ซ Schoolโs back in session: Share your back-to-school photos with Click2Pins next week๐ธThe new school year is starting across the Houston area, and KPRC 2 invites the community to share their back-to-school photos on Click2Pins.

Tax-free, thrift, and giveaways: How Houston parents can save on school shopping
Read full article: Tax-free, thrift, and giveaways: How Houston parents can save on school shoppingHouston parents can save on back-to-school shopping through Texas' annual tax-free weekend from August 8-10, where essentials like clothing, backpacks, and school supplies are exempt from sales tax, provided individual items are under $100.

Back-to-School โNever To Doโ tips with KPRC 2 anchor Daniella Guzman
Read full article: Back-to-School โNever To Doโ tips with KPRC 2 anchor Daniella GuzmanHey parents! As the school year gets underway, KPRC 2 anchor Danielle Guzman is here to share some crucial โnever to doโ tips for supporting your kids without added stress.

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 familiesโno registration required.

Texas schools preparing for cell phone-free classrooms under new state law
Read full article: Texas schools preparing for cell phone-free classrooms under new state lawThis law affects students from kindergarten to 12th grade, prohibiting the use of smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other personal communication devices in classrooms.

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!

HISD has zero F-rated schools this year, according to the latest state accountability ratings
Read full article: HISD has zero F-rated schools this year, according to the latest state accountability ratingsThis year, 74% of HISD schools earned an A or B rating in the stateโs 2024-2025 accountability ratings.

Fewer Texas students getting vaccinated: Rising exemptions threaten herd immunity, experts warn
Read full article: Fewer Texas students getting vaccinated: Rising exemptions threaten herd immunity, experts warnNew data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a troubling trend: fewer kindergarteners in Texas are receiving routine childhood vaccinations, while exemptions are on the rise.

Donโt have time or money for Houston studentโs school vaccines?
Read full article: Donโt have time or money for Houston studentโs school vaccines?The article provides information on back-to-school immunization events in the Houston area and surrounding counties. It highlights no-to-low-cost vaccine opportunities for school-aged children, detailing event dates and locations, as well as additional health services offered. The piece encourages early registration due to limited availability and offers resources for those outside Houston.

Empowering the next generation: Sister 2 Sistah delivers real talk and tools for success to students at YES Prep
Read full article: Empowering the next generation: Sister 2 Sistah delivers real talk and tools for success to students at YES PrepThis event, themed "Building Intergenerational Help for a Stronger Houston," brought together civic leaders, entrepreneurs, and passionate youth for a day of empowerment and growth.

Back-to-school lunches: How to keep your family happy, healthy and hydrated
Read full article: Back-to-school lunches: How to keep your family happy, healthy and hydratedWith triple-digit temperatures, parents are advised to pack safe and nutritious school lunches focusing on protein-rich and minimally processed foods such as wraps, sandwiches, pasta, and rice bowls.

Helping kids return to school after trauma: Community grieves together
Read full article: Helping kids return to school after trauma: Community grieves togetherIn the aftermath of the Hill Country floods, communities are collectively grieving, and parents face the challenge of helping children return to school while managing their trauma.

Bible references in public school lessons? What Texasโ new Bluebonnet Curriculum means for your child
Read full article: Bible references in public school lessons? What Texasโ new Bluebonnet Curriculum means for your childTexas is making waves in education with the introduction of the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum.

Health fairs, giveaways, and vaccines: Houston preps for back-to-school season
Read full article: Health fairs, giveaways, and vaccines: Houston preps for back-to-school seasonAs the school year approaches in Houston, the city is hosting various initiatives to ensure students are well-prepared and healthy.

3 simple ways Houston parents can save big on back-to-school shopping ๐๐
Read full article: 3 simple ways Houston parents can save big on back-to-school shopping ๐๐Experts say this year, just like everything else, itโs going to cost you more money to buy all that back-to-school gear. KPRC 2โฒs Bill Spencer is looking for brand new ways you can save money.

The Houston Rockets all set to host 3rd annual Back-To-School Bash
Read full article: The Houston Rockets all set to host 3rd annual Back-To-School BashThis yearโs event, which is open to the public, will be at Moody Community Center featuring a backpack giveaway and a distribution of school supplies for up to 1,000 students.

Houston back-to-school: List of places giving away free, discounted school supplies
Read full article: Houston back-to-school: List of places giving away free, discounted school suppliesThe cost of school supplies and clothes have skyrocketed this year, but that doesnโt mean your student has to miss out on the latest styles. Hereโs a list of resources to help your child start the year off right without putting a strain on your wallet.
Three free school supply events to help more than 1,100 kids across the Greater Houston area this summer
Read full article: Three free school supply events to help more than 1,100 kids across the Greater Houston area this summerMore than 1,100 students across the Houston area are getting free backpacks and school supplies this summer, thanks to local dealership employees stepping up to support families ahead of the new school year.

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.

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.

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 districtโs successes during his first year at the helm.

โMaking good headwayโ: Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles visits 3 campuses, addresses hiccups on 2nd day of school
Read full article: โMaking good headwayโ: Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles visits 3 campuses, addresses hiccups on 2nd day of schoolHouston ISDโs new school year started officially started yesterday.

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 studentsโ 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 canโt have cell phones on during school hours, and itโs not the only district cracking down๐ฒ๐ซ
Read full article: Katy ISD says students canโt have cell phones on during school hours, and itโs not the only district cracking down๐ฒ๐ซOne 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.

๐ซ Schoolโs in session: Share your back-to-school photos with Click2Pins ๐ธ
Read full article: ๐ซ Schoolโs in session: Share your back-to-school photos with Click2Pins ๐ธThe new school year is starting across the Houston area, and KPRC 2 invites the community to share their back-to-school photos on Click2Pins.

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.

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.