STAAR testing temporarily suspended due to statewide technical issues
The Texas Education Agency suspended online testing for those affected while the test vendor works out the issues. Many school districts say they’re waiting on TEA guidance to find out what are the next steps.
The Texas Education Agency suspended online testing for those affected while the test vendor works out the issues. Many school districts say they’re waiting on TEA guidance to find out what are the next steps.
Carroll ISD trustees arrested, accused of violating Texas Open Meetings Act
Two Carroll ISD board members in Southlake were arrested on a charge of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Two Carroll ISD board members in Southlake were arrested on a charge of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Dallas ISD teacher reflects on first year of teaching during pandemic
A Dallas ISD teacher is reflecting on his first year of teaching at the district. He started last fall during the pandemic and never expected to be teaching Dallas ISD students.
A Dallas ISD teacher is reflecting on his first year of teaching at the district. He started last fall during the pandemic and never expected to be teaching Dallas ISD students.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD superintendent apologizes for racist quiz question about Asian Americans
A North Texas superintendent is apologizing for the hurt caused to Asian Americans by a racist question on a middle school social studies quiz.
A North Texas superintendent is apologizing for the hurt caused to Asian Americans by a racist question on a middle school social studies quiz.
Dallas ISD working to get more Hispanic male teachers to better reflect their student body
Dallas ISD has a new initiative to hire teachers that reflect the heavily Hispanic student body and help provide role models that students may not be getting at home.
Dallas ISD has a new initiative to hire teachers that reflect the heavily Hispanic student body and help provide role models that students may not be getting at home.
Texas A&M Commerce expanding to Dallas in November
Texas A&M Commerce will expand and take over the top two floors of a building right across from the NorthPark Center.
Texas A&M Commerce will expand and take over the top two floors of a building right across from the NorthPark Center.
Plano ISD leaders say they are working to improve bullying prevention
The Plano school district is taking on allegations of racism after being pressured into action by a terrible story that got national attention.
The Plano school district is taking on allegations of racism after being pressured into action by a terrible story that got national attention.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teachers suspended after racist question about Asian Americans used on quiz
The quiz asked, “Which one of these Chinese norms is true?” It was followed by answers referring to etiquette in a restaurant, punishment for children who steal candy and the consumption of certain animals.
The quiz asked, “Which one of these Chinese norms is true?” It was followed by answers referring to etiquette in a restaurant, punishment for children who steal candy and the consumption of certain animals.
Coach looking to expand ROTC-type program after seeing success at Dallas ISD elementary school
ROTC programs are high school staples, but what about similar military-style programs for our youngest students?
ROTC programs are high school staples, but what about similar military-style programs for our youngest students?
North Texas educators hopeful vaccine could bring some normalcy to upcoming school year
With the news of the Pfizer vaccine being 100% effective among kids between 12 and 15, educators are hoping it will free more students to return to the classroom this fall.
With the news of the Pfizer vaccine being 100% effective among kids between 12 and 15, educators are hoping it will free more students to return to the classroom this fall.
Joshua ISD says masks now optional for students, staff
The district is located in Johnson County south of Fort Worth and it said there are some exceptions on removing mask rules, mostly related to music classes.
The district is located in Johnson County south of Fort Worth and it said there are some exceptions on removing mask rules, mostly related to music classes.
Petition to change Keller High School’s mascot garners thousands of signatures
Advocates of the change spoke out during Monday night's school board meeting. They argued the name Keller Indians is offensive.
Advocates of the change spoke out during Monday night's school board meeting. They argued the name Keller Indians is offensive.
Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
Graduates of comprehensive preschool less likely to be obese adults, study shows
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
North Texas school districts starting to make changes to COVID-19 guidelines
North Texas school districts are starting to make changes to their COVID-19 guidelines.
North Texas school districts are starting to make changes to their COVID-19 guidelines.
Clinic held to help vaccinate educators in Duncanville
The Dallas Methodist Health System hosted a vaccination clinic for Duncanville ISD. It’s the first of several pop-up clinics for educators in North Texas.
The Dallas Methodist Health System hosted a vaccination clinic for Duncanville ISD. It’s the first of several pop-up clinics for educators in North Texas.
Dallas ISD renames schools with ties to Confederacy
The latest round of school name changes come nearly three years after Dallas ISD stripped the names of Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee from campuses.
The latest round of school name changes come nearly three years after Dallas ISD stripped the names of Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee from campuses.
Prom plans still up in the air for many North Texas high schools
Most school districts are moving forward with plans to hold outdoor in-person graduations this year. But other big spring events that were canceled last year, like prom, remain in doubt.
Most school districts are moving forward with plans to hold outdoor in-person graduations this year. But other big spring events that were canceled last year, like prom, remain in doubt.
Plano ISD to offer new African American, Mexican American studies courses
The new classes will be open to students starting in the fall. Plano ISD says both will focus on history and culture.
The new classes will be open to students starting in the fall. Plano ISD says both will focus on history and culture.