Frisco teen selected for Apple scholarship after creating skin cancer app
A 16-year-old student from Frisco was accepted into Apple's prestigious scholarship program after creating an app that warns about the dangers of skin cancer.
A 16-year-old student from Frisco was accepted into Apple's prestigious scholarship program after creating an app that warns about the dangers of skin cancer.
Virtual learning negatively impacted STAAR test scores, results show
Across the state, the failure rate for the reading portion of the STAAR test increased by 4% compared with 2019, and it was 16% higher on the math portion. Nearly 4 out of 10 students are not even close to being ready for the next grade. The biggest impact was felt by virtual learners.
Across the state, the failure rate for the reading portion of the STAAR test increased by 4% compared with 2019, and it was 16% higher on the math portion. Nearly 4 out of 10 students are not even close to being ready for the next grade. The biggest impact was felt by virtual learners.
State of Texas to invest $94.6M to support higher education
The state will be investing $94.6 million in addition to the $175 million Abbott allocated last year to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
The state will be investing $94.6 million in addition to the $175 million Abbott allocated last year to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair will help families for a 25th year
The Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair program started 25 years ago serving 1,000 families. It now supports more than 35,000 families.
The Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair program started 25 years ago serving 1,000 families. It now supports more than 35,000 families.
Everman ISD superintendent dies after 3-year cancer battle
Everman ISD Superintendent Dr. Curtis Amos passed away Saturday after battling cancer for three years.
Everman ISD Superintendent Dr. Curtis Amos passed away Saturday after battling cancer for three years.
Dallas high school valedictorian becomes third sibling in his family to graduate top of class
Noah Macias followed in the footsteps of his older brother and sister to finish first in his class. He is the third valedictorian from his family in the past five years from Sunset High School.
Noah Macias followed in the footsteps of his older brother and sister to finish first in his class. He is the third valedictorian from his family in the past five years from Sunset High School.
Free summer meals available for Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD students
Free summer meals are now available for children in North Texas’ two largest school districts.
Free summer meals are now available for children in North Texas’ two largest school districts.
Group protests Critical Race Theory at Fort Worth ISD school board meeting
More than 100 people marched to district headquarters. Some people claim the district is focusing too much on social issues. The district has already said topics like Critical Race Theory are not officially part of any curriculum.
More than 100 people marched to district headquarters. Some people claim the district is focusing too much on social issues. The district has already said topics like Critical Race Theory are not officially part of any curriculum.
Irving ISD to give teachers $2,000 COVID-19 bonus in August
The $2,000 bonus is a way for Irving ISD to say thank you to its employees who worked through the hardships and challenges that came with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $2,000 bonus is a way for Irving ISD to say thank you to its employees who worked through the hardships and challenges that came with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pop-up clinics set up at four Dallas ISD high schools to vaccinate students
Summer vacation is finally here, and at least two North Texas school districts are using the time to vaccinate as many students as possible. Partnering with Parkland Hospital, the aim is to get the vaccine straight to students in the communities where they live.
Summer vacation is finally here, and at least two North Texas school districts are using the time to vaccinate as many students as possible. Partnering with Parkland Hospital, the aim is to get the vaccine straight to students in the communities where they live.
Texas “critical race theory” bill limiting teaching of current events signed into law
Texas is one of a handful of states that have approved legislation that prescribes how teachers discuss current events and prohibits students from receiving credit for participating in civic activities.
Texas is one of a handful of states that have approved legislation that prescribes how teachers discuss current events and prohibits students from receiving credit for participating in civic activities.
Dallas-Fort Worth area high school graduations delayed by hot weather
While the heat was uncomfortable, many families said they were just thankful to be able to enjoy an in-person graduation this year.
While the heat was uncomfortable, many families said they were just thankful to be able to enjoy an in-person graduation this year.
Dallas ISD boosts student graduation rates to pre-pandemic levels
Dallas ISD boosted graduation rates by more than 20 percent in just a few short weeks. But are students stepping up or is the bar being lowered?
Dallas ISD boosted graduation rates by more than 20 percent in just a few short weeks. But are students stepping up or is the bar being lowered?
Fort Worth police team up with non-profit to give away hundreds of sneakers to kids in need
It may sound simple, but a good pair of sneakers can go a long way.
It may sound simple, but a good pair of sneakers can go a long way.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to address Dallas College graduates
A message from the first lady will air during Dallas College commencement ceremonies later this month.
A message from the first lady will air during Dallas College commencement ceremonies later this month.
Questions after Mountain View College course featured no lectures, no name of professor
The early college student says the Mountain View College professor has not held any virtual classes and hasn't returned his emails about his grades.
The early college student says the Mountain View College professor has not held any virtual classes and hasn't returned his emails about his grades.
Fort Worth student-run podcast aims to start conversations about social issues
An instructor at Tarrant County College launched a podcast designed to share pearls of wisdom with the younger generation.
An instructor at Tarrant County College launched a podcast designed to share pearls of wisdom with the younger generation.
Dallas ISD may do away with most student suspensions
Dallas ISD’s school board will consider ending both in and out-of-school suspensions for most offenses. Disruptive students would instead be sent to special classrooms for what educators call “a reset.”
Dallas ISD’s school board will consider ending both in and out-of-school suspensions for most offenses. Disruptive students would instead be sent to special classrooms for what educators call “a reset.”
Jill Biden, Kate Middleton meet at UK preschool ahead of G-7 Summit
First lady Jill Biden and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, met for the first time on Friday during President Biden's first trip abroad since taking office.
First lady Jill Biden and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, met for the first time on Friday during President Biden's first trip abroad since taking office.
Lack of state funding forcing some North Texas schools to rethink virtual learning options
The walkout by Texas House Democrats focused on killing the controversial voting bill. However, it also derailed virtual school funding. And without that, districts like Garland and Frisco ISD have scrapped plans for online education.
The walkout by Texas House Democrats focused on killing the controversial voting bill. However, it also derailed virtual school funding. And without that, districts like Garland and Frisco ISD have scrapped plans for online education.