Third Grand Prairie ISD teacher dies of COVID-19
Bruce Brayden Jr. died Monday from the virus he had been battling for weeks. The 49-year-old teacher taught special education inclusion classes at Fannin Middle School in Grand Prairie.
Bruce Brayden Jr. died Monday from the virus he had been battling for weeks. The 49-year-old teacher taught special education inclusion classes at Fannin Middle School in Grand Prairie.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
North Texas teachers prepare as social distancing guidelines in schools expected to ease
At least one North Texas teacher's union is reacting to changes with the social distance recommended for schools
At least one North Texas teacher's union is reacting to changes with the social distance recommended for schools
Plano ISD announces changes to response process after alleged middle school bullying incident
District administrators say on top of consequences for those involved, they will be making changes to how the district responds to complaints of bullying and harassment.
District administrators say on top of consequences for those involved, they will be making changes to how the district responds to complaints of bullying and harassment.
Argyle ISD keeps mask mandate for remainder of school year
A decision by Argyle ISD to keep its mask rules in effect left some parents frustrated, while others were relieved.
A decision by Argyle ISD to keep its mask rules in effect left some parents frustrated, while others were relieved.
Austin ISD teacher has after hours 'porch visits' with students
One Austin ISD teacher is going above and beyond for her virtual students by doing porch visits after hours.
One Austin ISD teacher is going above and beyond for her virtual students by doing porch visits after hours.
Texas lawmaker files bill to raise minimum wage for teachers
Representative James Talarico (D-Round Rock) announced Thursday he has filed a bill that would increase the minimum salary of a teacher to $70,000.
Representative James Talarico (D-Round Rock) announced Thursday he has filed a bill that would increase the minimum salary of a teacher to $70,000.
Denton County to vaccinate more educators
It was a celebratory afternoon at Texas Motor Speedway as teachers across Denton County received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
It was a celebratory afternoon at Texas Motor Speedway as teachers across Denton County received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC could 'soon' ease school distancing guidelines to 3 feet
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
Arlington Fire Dept. allocates 2,000 vaccines for teachers Wednesday
About 2,000 educators from Mansfield ISD, Kennedale ISD and private and charter schools in Tarrant County received the vaccine Wednesday at the E-Sports Stadium and Expo Center in Arlington.
About 2,000 educators from Mansfield ISD, Kennedale ISD and private and charter schools in Tarrant County received the vaccine Wednesday at the E-Sports Stadium and Expo Center in Arlington.
Despite disapproval from parents, Birdville ISD ends mask mandate for younger students
Birdville ISD in Tarrant County is one of the districts relaxing its mask policy. The decision has some parents concerned.
Birdville ISD in Tarrant County is one of the districts relaxing its mask policy. The decision has some parents concerned.
Denton County begins plans to vaccinate educators at Texas Motor Speedway
Denton County is starting with some of the most vulnerable teachers and school staff with underlying conditions who are part of the 1B group.
Denton County is starting with some of the most vulnerable teachers and school staff with underlying conditions who are part of the 1B group.
Parkland Health to vaccinate 9,000 Dallas ISD employees
Parkland Health will set aside about 9,000 COVID-19 vaccines for Dallas ISD employees. Dr. Michael Hinojosa called it a game-changer.
Parkland Health will set aside about 9,000 COVID-19 vaccines for Dallas ISD employees. Dr. Michael Hinojosa called it a game-changer.
Arlington ISD hosts single-day clinic to vaccinate employees
Arlington ISD said about 3,500 employees received a COVID-19 vaccine at Monday’s one-day vaccination event.
Arlington ISD said about 3,500 employees received a COVID-19 vaccine at Monday’s one-day vaccination event.
Several Texas college campuses to keep mask mandates after governor’s order
Several Texas colleges and universities will still require people to wear face masks after Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he will lift the statewide mask mandate and other COVID-19 restrictions starting Wednesday.
Several Texas colleges and universities will still require people to wear face masks after Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he will lift the statewide mask mandate and other COVID-19 restrictions starting Wednesday.
Texas State awarded $1.5M to help former students complete degrees
The $1.5 million will directly support Bring Bobcats Back, a program created in 2018 to encourage students to return and finish their degrees.
The $1.5 million will directly support Bring Bobcats Back, a program created in 2018 to encourage students to return and finish their degrees.
Melissa ISD makes face masks optional for students and staff
Melissa ISD is one of the first school districts in North Texas to drop the face mask requirement for students and staff.
Melissa ISD is one of the first school districts in North Texas to drop the face mask requirement for students and staff.
Baltimore-area student passed only 3 classes in 4 years, ranked near top half of class
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
No plan in place yet to get Dallas ISD teachers, staff vaccinated
While districts like Fort Worth ISD and Arlington ISD have announced plans to begin vaccinating teachers, Dallas ISD doesn't have an agreement like that yet.
While districts like Fort Worth ISD and Arlington ISD have announced plans to begin vaccinating teachers, Dallas ISD doesn't have an agreement like that yet.
UNT planning for full in-person 'experience' starting fall 2021 semester
The University of North Texas is planning to hold full in-person classes starting in the fall semester.
The University of North Texas is planning to hold full in-person classes starting in the fall semester.