Laura Isensee

Houston, the fourth largest city in the U.S., is straining under massive power outages. Now the water supply is affected. Some people have no service or limited pressure.

A new national poll of teachers from NPR/Ipsos finds broad trepidation about returning to the classroom, with 77% of those surveyed worried about risking their own health.

In 2004, Texas put an arbitrary cap on how many children could receive special education. Last year, the policy was deemed illegal, but some parents still struggle to enroll their kids in special ed.

The Texas education commissioner has notified Houston's school board that he will strip it of its elected powers — a move that was widely expected but still marks an unprecedented takeover.

They are early risers and hard workers. Some are the first in their family to go to college. Many are financially independent from their parents. Meet the "nontraditional" college students of today.

One year and seven surgeries after Sarah Salazar nearly died in her art classroom, she's still struggling to manage the deep physical and emotional trauma she suffered that day.

High school graduations are momentous for students about to head out into the world. And ceremonies at Santa Fe High School were particularly emotional two weeks after a mass shooting.

More Houston schools opened Monday than previously expected — nearly 250 out of about 280 total. For students and teachers, back-to-school brought an extra burst of joy, relief, and other emotions.

Principals and administrators reported to work Monday for the first time this school year. Officials say nearly a quarter of the buildings suffered major damage. Students are expected back Monday.

School was supposed to begin this week in Houston, but Harvey's devastating flooding has made that impossible. Here's how the school district is coping and working to move forward.