Garland ISD 2021 senior twins earn combined $600k in scholarship offers
Twins Mayra and Melissa Alvarez are graduating from South Garland High School and have earned a combined $600,000 in scholarship offers.
Twins Mayra and Melissa Alvarez are graduating from South Garland High School and have earned a combined $600,000 in scholarship offers.
Arlington ISD student graduates after having perfect attendance since kindergarten
Arlington High School student Ladasia Rhone graduated Thursday after having perfect attendance since kindergarten.
Arlington High School student Ladasia Rhone graduated Thursday after having perfect attendance since kindergarten.
Some Duncanville ISD students also graduate with college degree thanks to district's Collegiate Academy
While some districts are struggling to boost pandemic graduation rates, some Duncanville ISD seniors are exceeding expectations by graduating with a high school diploma and a college degree.
While some districts are struggling to boost pandemic graduation rates, some Duncanville ISD seniors are exceeding expectations by graduating with a high school diploma and a college degree.
Grand Prairie H.S. 2021 senior accepted to 21 schools, has $80k in scholarship offers
Ezekiel Oluwemimo graduated this past weekend from Grand Prairie High School and was accepted into 21 colleges and universities.
Ezekiel Oluwemimo graduated this past weekend from Grand Prairie High School and was accepted into 21 colleges and universities.
Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
Critical race theory bill could now be headed to Gov. Abbott's desk after Senate revives it
A controversial bill that would limit how teachers can discuss racism and current events in the classroom was just one step from the governor's desk, and then it looked like the bill wouldn't pass at all, but the Texas Senate amended its changes to try and get it back on track.
A controversial bill that would limit how teachers can discuss racism and current events in the classroom was just one step from the governor's desk, and then it looked like the bill wouldn't pass at all, but the Texas Senate amended its changes to try and get it back on track.
Fort Worth ISD offering teachers $1,000 bonus to help students catch up in the summer
The district is hoping a $1,000 bonus will help give teachers more encouragement to sign up for the summer launch program and help students catch up.
The district is hoping a $1,000 bonus will help give teachers more encouragement to sign up for the summer launch program and help students catch up.
Dallas ISD 2021 senior earns more than $400,000 in scholarship offers
Paola Hernandez will graduate in June from DISD's Hillcrest High School with more than $400,000 in scholarship offers and acceptances to 14 universities.
Paola Hernandez will graduate in June from DISD's Hillcrest High School with more than $400,000 in scholarship offers and acceptances to 14 universities.
Howard to name College of Fine Arts in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman
Howard University has announced that the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman, whose career as an actor, director, writer and producer inspired millions.
Howard University has announced that the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman, whose career as an actor, director, writer and producer inspired millions.
Parents mull over learning options as mask mandate ends at Dallas ISD schools
As the mask mandate in schools is set to end soon, Dallas ISD says parents can pull their students from in person at any time during this school year, even though it highly encourages face-to-face learning.
As the mask mandate in schools is set to end soon, Dallas ISD says parents can pull their students from in person at any time during this school year, even though it highly encourages face-to-face learning.
Meet the Los Angeles toddler who is the youngest member of American Mensa with an IQ of 146
A Los Angeles toddler has been accepted into Mensa— the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world. Kashe Quest is just 2 years old and has an IQ of 146.
A Los Angeles toddler has been accepted into Mensa— the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world. Kashe Quest is just 2 years old and has an IQ of 146.
Debate over critical race theory at center of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board election
The debate over critical race theory is heating up in another North Texas school board election and the state legislature.
The debate over critical race theory is heating up in another North Texas school board election and the state legislature.
Dallas ISD gets more high school seniors back on track to graduate in June
Over the last several weeks, the district has pushed to increase that number to now 76% of seniors now on track to graduate on time. Their goal is to reach at least 90 percent.
Over the last several weeks, the district has pushed to increase that number to now 76% of seniors now on track to graduate on time. Their goal is to reach at least 90 percent.
NYC schools to be in-person only in September, de Blasio says
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Texas Senate passes new version of HB 3979, which would restrict teaching critical race theory in schools
A new version of House Bill 3979 passed out of the Senate in an 18-13 vote early Saturday morning after almost five hours of contentious debate on the floor.
A new version of House Bill 3979 passed out of the Senate in an 18-13 vote early Saturday morning after almost five hours of contentious debate on the floor.
Fort Worth high school celebrates achievements of graduating seniors
“Decision Day” at Eastern Hills H.S. recognizes seniors headed not only for college, but other opportunities as well.
“Decision Day” at Eastern Hills H.S. recognizes seniors headed not only for college, but other opportunities as well.
Texas universities drop mask requirements, update capacity limits
At the University of North Texas in Denton and Dallas, masks are no longer required. The same is true for other public universities in Texas.
At the University of North Texas in Denton and Dallas, masks are no longer required. The same is true for other public universities in Texas.
Fort Worth ISD begins vaccinating students in on-campus clinics
Wednesday was the first in a series of on-campus vaccination events at Fort Worth ISD.
Wednesday was the first in a series of on-campus vaccination events at Fort Worth ISD.
Abbott: Texas schools cannot force students, staff to wear masks after June 4
Texas public school districts may keep their current mask policies until June 4. After then, the governor said no student, teacher, staff member, parent or visitor can be required to wear a mask while on campus.
Texas public school districts may keep their current mask policies until June 4. After then, the governor said no student, teacher, staff member, parent or visitor can be required to wear a mask while on campus.
North Texas school districts push to vaccinate students before end of the year
Hospitals and school districts are stepping up with plans to vaccinate children for COVID-19 before the summer.
Hospitals and school districts are stepping up with plans to vaccinate children for COVID-19 before the summer.