Dallas ISD suffers massive data breach; information involved goes back to 2010
Hackers got access to some current and former employee names, address, phone number, social security number, date of birth and other information.
Hackers got access to some current and former employee names, address, phone number, social security number, date of birth and other information.
Texas schools dealing with 'major operational issues' due to COVID-19 outbreaks, TEA says
The head of the Texas Education Agency said that schools are dealing with major operational issues. Mike Morath told members of the state's department of education that community spread is so rampant that it’s pretty much a guarantee that someone with an active infection is walking into a school campus.
The head of the Texas Education Agency said that schools are dealing with major operational issues. Mike Morath told members of the state's department of education that community spread is so rampant that it’s pretty much a guarantee that someone with an active infection is walking into a school campus.
More than 2,700 sign online petition for stricter COVID-19 regulations at Frisco ISD
More than 2,700 people have signed an online petition in support of stricter COVID-19 restrictions at Frisco ISD.
More than 2,700 people have signed an online petition in support of stricter COVID-19 restrictions at Frisco ISD.
Fort Worth ISD hoping Saturday classes will help students overcome learning loss
Amid hundreds of student quarantines and rising COVID-19 cases, Fort Worth ISD is making a push for another chance to learn on Saturdays.
Amid hundreds of student quarantines and rising COVID-19 cases, Fort Worth ISD is making a push for another chance to learn on Saturdays.
Despite judge’s ruling, Florida threatens more districts over school mask mandates
The state of Florida is now warning school board members in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties that they could face a financial penalty for imposing mask mandates amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite a judge’s ruling last week.
The state of Florida is now warning school board members in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties that they could face a financial penalty for imposing mask mandates amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite a judge’s ruling last week.
Louisiana universities ravaged by Hurricane Ida relocating students to Texas
Xavier University of Louisiana is bringing students to a hotel in Downtown Dallas. The first buses will start to arrive late Wednesday afternoon. It says students will be here for at least 14 days.
Xavier University of Louisiana is bringing students to a hotel in Downtown Dallas. The first buses will start to arrive late Wednesday afternoon. It says students will be here for at least 14 days.
Over 1,800 Tulane University students evacuated to Houston following Hurricane Ida
Tulane University students started to arrive in Houston on Tuesday after being evacuated from campus due to Hurricane Ida.
Tulane University students started to arrive in Houston on Tuesday after being evacuated from campus due to Hurricane Ida.
5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
COVID-19 outbreaks force more North Texas schools to close
Only weeks and in some cases just days into the new school year, some campuses are closing because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Only weeks and in some cases just days into the new school year, some campuses are closing because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Dallas ISD to join lawsuit fighting Gov. Abbott’s ban on mask mandates
There was another contentious school board meeting in Dallas Thursday night. It was made even more tense when a few passionate parents refused to wear masks and all were moved to another room.
There was another contentious school board meeting in Dallas Thursday night. It was made even more tense when a few passionate parents refused to wear masks and all were moved to another room.
Fort Worth ISD school board votes for a mask mandate if a judge agrees
During Thursday night’s special board meeting, Fort Worth ISD trustees voted to require face coverings for everyone at the district’s campuses. However, that mandate will only be allowed if a judge rules in favor of the district at a hearing on Sept. 3.
During Thursday night’s special board meeting, Fort Worth ISD trustees voted to require face coverings for everyone at the district’s campuses. However, that mandate will only be allowed if a judge rules in favor of the district at a hearing on Sept. 3.
COVID-19 forces high school game cancelations across North Texas
Nearly two dozen high school football games statewide have already been canceled because of COVID-19. Many of those games are the opening games for schools in North Texas. Dallas ISD had to cancel quite a few. This year is different from last year. All of the COVID precautions in place last season aren't required.
Nearly two dozen high school football games statewide have already been canceled because of COVID-19. Many of those games are the opening games for schools in North Texas. Dallas ISD had to cancel quite a few. This year is different from last year. All of the COVID precautions in place last season aren't required.
Boyd ISD elementary school temporarily closes due to increase in COVID-19 cases
Boyd ISD in Wise County announced on Wednesday that it will close its elementary school for the rest of the week due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Boyd ISD in Wise County announced on Wednesday that it will close its elementary school for the rest of the week due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
With a full plate of controversial bills to go, Texas House committee OKs funding for virtual learning
A Texas House committee approved a plan to expand virtual learning. The proposal calls for the state to cover the costs of online learning for most public districts and some charter schools until September of 2023.
A Texas House committee approved a plan to expand virtual learning. The proposal calls for the state to cover the costs of online learning for most public districts and some charter schools until September of 2023.
Garland ISD approves mask mandate for schools, vaccine incentive for staff
Beginning next week, everyone in the Garland ISD will be required to wear face masks. The district is also offering vaccinated employees a bonus.
Beginning next week, everyone in the Garland ISD will be required to wear face masks. The district is also offering vaccinated employees a bonus.
Fort Worth ISD approves virtual learning option for K-6th grade students
As parents again focus on masks, Fort Worth ISD is considering whether to bring back a virtual option for kids who are too young to get vaccinated.
As parents again focus on masks, Fort Worth ISD is considering whether to bring back a virtual option for kids who are too young to get vaccinated.
Kemp ISD temporarily closes schools due to COVID-19 outbreak
Kemp ISD in Kaufman County says it will close all schools Wednesday through Friday due to a COVID-19 outbreak among staff and students.
Kemp ISD in Kaufman County says it will close all schools Wednesday through Friday due to a COVID-19 outbreak among staff and students.
Dallas College to pay students $200 to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Dallas College students can get $200 for being fully vaccinated, while employees will receive $500.
Dallas College students can get $200 for being fully vaccinated, while employees will receive $500.
Demonstrations over masks held ahead of Carroll ISD Monday meeting
A mask mandate was not officially on the agenda Monday. But still, parents for and against masks rallied outside prior to the meeting.
A mask mandate was not officially on the agenda Monday. But still, parents for and against masks rallied outside prior to the meeting.