Beloved Dallas theater teacher killed in traffic accident
Dallas police say 43-year-old Mark Guerra was killed when another driver veered into his lane on Ferguson Road, hitting his car and causing him to crash into a light pole.
Fort Worth ISD gives tour of Arlington Heights renovations
A two-story library and media center is giving students a college-like atmosphere on campus. There are also newly renovated fine arts spaces and more career and technology education options at the school.
Planning underway in Tarrant County to administer COVID-19 vaccine once it's approved for kids
A Wednesday morning conference call gave insight into how Tarrant County school districts are preparing to administer COVID-19 Pfizer vaccinations for children 5-11 years old.
Crowley ISD to lift mask mandate as COVID-19 cases drop
Crowley ISD, one of the school districts that sued over the governor's mask mandate ban, is dropping the requirement now that the number of COVID-19 cases in the district has significantly decreased.
Contradicting police, attorneys for alleged Timberview High School shooter double down on bullying claims
The family of the alleged gunman in this month's shooting at a Mansfield ISD school is again claiming bullying led up to the attack, despite the police chief saying it had nothing to do with it. So far, neither the family's attorneys nor police have provided any public evidence supporting either of their claims.
Police chief: Bullying played no role in Timberview High School shooting
Arlington's police chief says he does not believe bullying played any role in this month's school shooting at Mansfield ISD’s Timberview High School. He said the suspected shooter was involved in "high-risk activity" leading up to the fight.
CDC to continue recommending masks in all schools, Walensky says
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
New basketball court at Paul Quinn College also serves as a Dallas history lesson
The new court at Paul Quinn College comes with a built-in history lesson. Historic images of the Dallas skyline during the 1920s are ingrained on the floor. The college's president says the depiction is a reminder of a time before racial integration.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill can keep affirmative action, judge rules
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
Carroll ISD addresses Holocaust controversy at latest school board meeting
Dozens filed into the school board to speak just days after a Carroll ISD administrator was recorded suggesting to teachers if they have a book on the Holocaust then they should offer a book with an opposing view. While some in attendance Monday night didn’t necessarily agree with the example given, they took the time to praise the person who gave it. Others called for the administrator to be fired.
Beloved Arlington ISD soccer coach dies of COVID-19
A well-known and well-liked soccer coach for Sam Houston High School in Arlington died from COVID-19 nearly two months after contracting it. He was fully vaccinated. But he also suffered from an immune system condition that still left him very vulnerable.
Southlake Carroll ISD teachers told Holocaust lessons need 'opposing viewpoints'
The superintendent of the Carroll Independent School District in Southlake is apologizing after an administrator told teachers they had to offer an opposing viewpoint on books about the Holocaust.
Texas schools urged to review security measures following Timberview High School shooting
Public and charter school districts in Texas are being told to review safety and security procedures and how they would respond to a campus tragedy following last week's school shooting at Mansfield ISD's Timberview High School.
Timberview High School adds metal detector wands following shooting
The Mansfield school district is making some changes to improve security after a shooting at Timberview High School last week.
Rocketship Texas breaks ground on charter school in Fort Worth's Stop Six neighborhood
A nationally known public charter school is set to make the Stop Six community its home.
Texas students lost decade's worth of learning progress during pandemic, TEA says
The TEA commissioner warned the state’s learning loss could reduce lifetime earnings for Texas students, costing the Texas economy an estimated $2 trillion. But there is some positive outlook on the horizon.
Surprise Bonus: Royse City ISD gives employees $1,000
The Royse City Independent School District in Rockwall County surprised workers with a bonus as it started fall break.
Enhanced security in place at Timberview High School following shooting
One day before students and staff return to campus at Timberview High School in Arlington, Mansfield ISD leaders announced enhanced security and a safety protocol review.
Dallas ISD seeing progress with 'reset centers' as suspension alternative
This school year most Dallas ISD students who misbehave will not be suspended. Instead, they will head to one of the district’s new reset centers to work it out.
2 parents convicted in 1st trial of college bribery scandal
Two wealthy parents were convicted Friday of buying their kids’ way into school as athletic recruits in the first case to go to trial in the college admissions cheating scandal that embroiled prestigious universities across the country.