Frisco ISD's decision to hold in-person classes Thursday met with heavy criticism
Frisco ISD’s decision to have students and teachers drive in on Thursday during the winter weather was met with heavy criticism.
Frisco ISD’s decision to have students and teachers drive in on Thursday during the winter weather was met with heavy criticism.
North Texas school districts change schedules due to chilly forecast
Some school districts are canceling classes Thursday due to the forecast. Others started making changes Wednesday.
Some school districts are canceling classes Thursday due to the forecast. Others started making changes Wednesday.
Most North Texas school districts undecided on virtual classes if icy weather strikes
Officials in many districts are mum on if classes would be cancelled altogether if roads became too icy or if students and teachers would have a virtual learning day.
Officials in many districts are mum on if classes would be cancelled altogether if roads became too icy or if students and teachers would have a virtual learning day.
Fort Worth ISD approves plan for vaccine clinics on property
Fort Worth ISD is partnering with the Tarrant County Public Health Department to open two new vaccine clinics.
Fort Worth ISD is partnering with the Tarrant County Public Health Department to open two new vaccine clinics.
Richardson ISD to put bond package on May 1 ballot
Richardson ISD is hoping voters approve a $750 million bond package to fund things like building renovations, new school buses and technology upgrades.
Richardson ISD is hoping voters approve a $750 million bond package to fund things like building renovations, new school buses and technology upgrades.
Utah school reverses course after 'reluctantly' letting parents opt-out of Black History Month curriculum
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
Dallas ISD officials going door-to-door to get their students back to school
When trying to ask families about absences, the district is not getting responses from some. So now, it’s going door-to-door to get kids back in school.
When trying to ask families about absences, the district is not getting responses from some. So now, it’s going door-to-door to get kids back in school.
Ex-Keller ISD coach sentenced to 10 years in prison for stalking student, child porn
A former Keller ISD track coach will spend 10 years in federal prison for stalking a student and child pornography.
A former Keller ISD track coach will spend 10 years in federal prison for stalking a student and child pornography.
Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Flower Mound principal back home after 6 weeks hospitalized with COVID
After six weeks in several hospitals, the principal at suburban Flower Mound High School is finally home. He also has a message for everyone about COVID-19.
After six weeks in several hospitals, the principal at suburban Flower Mound High School is finally home. He also has a message for everyone about COVID-19.
Texas House Democrats want to cancel in-person STARR testing
Teacher groups are against in-person testing, and Texas Democratic lawmakers want the test canceled altogether.
Teacher groups are against in-person testing, and Texas Democratic lawmakers want the test canceled altogether.
There aren't enough substitute teachers to step in when coronavirus keeps Texas teachers out of the classroom
Texas school districts, like those across the country, are having trouble keeping their classrooms staffed as teachers stay home for COVID-related quarantine or isolation and the well of substitute teachers is drier than in past years.
Texas school districts, like those across the country, are having trouble keeping their classrooms staffed as teachers stay home for COVID-related quarantine or isolation and the well of substitute teachers is drier than in past years.
Dallas ISD’s ‘Operation Comeback’ urging 11,000 students to return to school
Thousands of Dallas ISD students have not bothered to show up to class or log in for online learning this year. The district hopes to change that.
Thousands of Dallas ISD students have not bothered to show up to class or log in for online learning this year. The district hopes to change that.
COVID-19 claims the life of longtime North Texas educator
Family members said Abel Mojica, a longtime educator in the Dallas and Grand Prairie school districts, died because of COVID-19 last week.
Family members said Abel Mojica, a longtime educator in the Dallas and Grand Prairie school districts, died because of COVID-19 last week.
Mural honors married Grand Prairie teachers who died of COVID-19
Paul and Rosemary Blackwell both taught in Grand Prairie ISD. Their colleagues wanted to do something to honor their legacy.
Paul and Rosemary Blackwell both taught in Grand Prairie ISD. Their colleagues wanted to do something to honor their legacy.
Dallas ISD approves plan adding 5 school weeks to some campuses
Trustees approved three different school calendars. Two of them extend the school year for some students.
Trustees approved three different school calendars. Two of them extend the school year for some students.
Dallas ISD considers adding 5 weeks to school year due to learning losses from pandemic
Dallas ISD knows its plan to add five weeks to the school year will only work if principals, teachers and parents are on board. That's why the district's plan will allow people to have choices.
Dallas ISD knows its plan to add five weeks to the school year will only work if principals, teachers and parents are on board. That's why the district's plan will allow people to have choices.
Irving ISD conducts home visits to connect with truant students
Teachers and staff from the Irving school district are going door to door to learn why students are not showing up for class.
Teachers and staff from the Irving school district are going door to door to learn why students are not showing up for class.
Fort Worth ISD enacts grade recovery policy for failing students
Fort Worth ISD made another change to help students struggling with their grades during the pandemic.
Fort Worth ISD made another change to help students struggling with their grades during the pandemic.
Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.