Classes canceled, counseling offered following Timberview High School shooting
After such a traumatic day, classes are canceled and counseling services are being offered to students, staff and families. Experts are encouraging the Timberview High School community to focus on their mental health.
After such a traumatic day, classes are canceled and counseling services are being offered to students, staff and families. Experts are encouraging the Timberview High School community to focus on their mental health.
DOJ argues Texas ban on mask mandates violates disabled students’ rights
Plaintiffs say Abbott’s order denies children with disabilities, who are at a high risk of illness and death from the coronavirus, access to public education.
Plaintiffs say Abbott’s order denies children with disabilities, who are at a high risk of illness and death from the coronavirus, access to public education.
1,100 Plano ISD students to finish school year enrolled in virtual learning academy
Initially, 1,600 students were signed up for virtual learning at the start of the school year. No official reason was given. But in the weeks leading up to virtual learning, about 500 students returned to in-person learning.
Initially, 1,600 students were signed up for virtual learning at the start of the school year. No official reason was given. But in the weeks leading up to virtual learning, about 500 students returned to in-person learning.
Family of Richardson teen shocked about sudden death from COVID-19
This teen’s family says it didn’t seem like the 16-year-old was seriously ill. She wasn’t hospitalized. She was quarantined in her room. Then, last week, she passed out and didn’t wake up.
This teen’s family says it didn’t seem like the 16-year-old was seriously ill. She wasn’t hospitalized. She was quarantined in her room. Then, last week, she passed out and didn’t wake up.
Hackers threaten Allen ISD families after cyberattack
Allen ISD was hit by a cyberattack last month that briefly disrupted its computer systems. Now, some parents and employees are getting emails saying their data will be posted if the district does not pay millions of dollars.
Allen ISD was hit by a cyberattack last month that briefly disrupted its computer systems. Now, some parents and employees are getting emails saying their data will be posted if the district does not pay millions of dollars.
Conroe ISD principal apologizes after racially insensitive comments made toward students
A Conroe ISD principal is apologizing after students claim he made racially insensitive comments towards them during a school spirit event.
A Conroe ISD principal is apologizing after students claim he made racially insensitive comments towards them during a school spirit event.
Richardson ISD teacher, student die from COVID-19 complications
Sha’Niyah “Nienie” McGee, a junior at Berkner High School, and Eroletta Piascyk, a teacher at the Christa McAuliffe Learning Center, both died from COVID-19 complications.
Sha’Niyah “Nienie” McGee, a junior at Berkner High School, and Eroletta Piascyk, a teacher at the Christa McAuliffe Learning Center, both died from COVID-19 complications.
Allen ISD school board member David Noll passes away
An Allen Independent School District board member has died. David Noll joined the board of trustees in 2017 and was re-elected earlier this year.
An Allen Independent School District board member has died. David Noll joined the board of trustees in 2017 and was re-elected earlier this year.
California 1st state in nation to announce vaccine requirements for students
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
North Texas families join class-action lawsuit against districts without a mask mandate
Some North Texas parents are suing their school districts hoping to make the districts enforce mask rules and other COVID-19 safety measures.
Some North Texas parents are suing their school districts hoping to make the districts enforce mask rules and other COVID-19 safety measures.
Northwest ISD superintendent retiring in June
Northwest ISD, north of Fort Worth, will need a new district leader next fall.
Northwest ISD, north of Fort Worth, will need a new district leader next fall.
COVID-19 cases higher in schools without mask policies, CDC studies show
The studies found that school districts without a universal masking policy in place were more likely to have COVID-19 outbreaks.
The studies found that school districts without a universal masking policy in place were more likely to have COVID-19 outbreaks.
Dallas ISD has no plans to change mask mandate following federal investigation into the TEA
The Dallas ISD superintendent says he is not changing its mask policy as the federal government is investigating what they call possible civil rights violations by the Texas Education Agency.
The Dallas ISD superintendent says he is not changing its mask policy as the federal government is investigating what they call possible civil rights violations by the Texas Education Agency.
Plano, Denton ISD end mask mandates in schools
Public school students in Plano and Denton will no longer be required to wear face masks in class. They still can if they want but they don't have to.
Public school students in Plano and Denton will no longer be required to wear face masks in class. They still can if they want but they don't have to.
Parents organize rogue homecoming dance after Northwest ISD refuses to hold one
Northwest ISD says it's not holding a homecoming dance because it cannot guarantee student safety. Angry over the district's move, a group of parents forked up their own money, found a venue and a DJ and are now selling tickets to their own homecoming dance.
Northwest ISD says it's not holding a homecoming dance because it cannot guarantee student safety. Angry over the district's move, a group of parents forked up their own money, found a venue and a DJ and are now selling tickets to their own homecoming dance.
How Colleyville Heritage's Black principal was swept into a “critical race theory” maelstrom
For some advocates and experts, Colleyville Heritage principal James Whitfield has become an example of what could happen to educators who try to address issues of racism or inequality in the classroom.
For some advocates and experts, Colleyville Heritage principal James Whitfield has become an example of what could happen to educators who try to address issues of racism or inequality in the classroom.
Duncanville ISD encouraging former students who didn’t graduate to return
The district says it wants those students who came so close to completing their high school careers with a diploma to finish out their coursework. School leaders say they understand how the pandemic negatively impacted school and work-life for some.
The district says it wants those students who came so close to completing their high school careers with a diploma to finish out their coursework. School leaders say they understand how the pandemic negatively impacted school and work-life for some.
TikTok challenges result in damages, vandalism at North Texas schools
School districts are warning parents and students about several TikTok challenges that have caused thousands of dollars in damages at North Texas schools.
School districts are warning parents and students about several TikTok challenges that have caused thousands of dollars in damages at North Texas schools.
Texas school districts push back against lawsuits filed in 'cowardly manner' over mask mandates
An attorney for Paris ISD said the district was not informed about the state's lawsuit or the court hearing until two hours after the hearing was over. Another district said it doesn't have a mask mandate and isn't sure why it's being sued.
An attorney for Paris ISD said the district was not informed about the state's lawsuit or the court hearing until two hours after the hearing was over. Another district said it doesn't have a mask mandate and isn't sure why it's being sued.
Fort Worth ISD superintendent discusses how the district has navigated the COVID-19 pandemic
Fort Worth ISD's superintendent spoke about challenges and opportunities for the district during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fort Worth ISD's superintendent spoke about challenges and opportunities for the district during the COVID-19 pandemic.