Will school let you know before they do a lockdown drill?
As we help get your family classroom ready itโs 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 theyโre learning.
After Uvalde school shooting, new laws address police training, response to active shooters
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.
Addressing threatening behavior at Texas schools
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.
What parents need to know about school bus safety inspections
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.
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?
Nonprofit to hold events to provide back to school supplies, health screenings for families as school year approaches
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.
A portable threat on school campuses first exposed by KPRC 2 Investigates in 2018 remains a concern for officials
How does law enforcement view portable classrooms? โA red flag of danger,โ 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.
Stop sharing personal information! How โBack-to-Schoolโ photos can endanger your child, family, finances
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.
5 ways to save money on school supplies
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 youโll find value to this list of ways to save on back-to-school shopping.
Mad Hatta to help host โBack 2 School Summitโ at George R. Brown Convention Center for Houston area students
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, Houstonโs legendary radio personality and music executive.