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.
Hundreds attend balloon release to remember Kimball High School mentor killed in crash
Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday at Kimball High School in Oak Cliff to honor a woman remembered for her leadership and for helping students achieve their goals of going to college.
Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday at Kimball High School in Oak Cliff to honor a woman remembered for her leadership and for helping students achieve their goals of going to college.
Woman killed in DeSoto crash remembered for helping countless Dallas ISD students go to college
A Dallas high school community is devastated after a woman, who helped countless teens get on track to go to college, lost her life in a DeSoto car crash.
A Dallas high school community is devastated after a woman, who helped countless teens get on track to go to college, lost her life in a DeSoto car crash.
Dallas, Fort Worth ISD parents mull decision to send students with masks after mandate ends
This week marked the start of optional masking at schools in Texas. While most North Texas schools are already done, some — like Dallas and Fort Worth ISD — are still going. As this chaotic year comes to a close, masks in school are still causing some confusion among parents with no universal rule.
This week marked the start of optional masking at schools in Texas. While most North Texas schools are already done, some — like Dallas and Fort Worth ISD — are still going. As this chaotic year comes to a close, masks in school are still causing some confusion among parents with no universal rule.
Loudoun County gym teacher reinstated after suspension for opposing gender policies, group says
A Loudoun County gym teacher who was placed on administrative leave following his opposition to his school's new gender policies has been reinstated, according to the group who filed a lawsuit on his behalf.
A Loudoun County gym teacher who was placed on administrative leave following his opposition to his school's new gender policies has been reinstated, according to the group who filed a lawsuit on his behalf.
HEB ISD 2021 graduate receives more than $450,000 in scholarships offers
Alessandra Maria Grady graduated from the International Baccalaureate program at Trinity High School in Euless with more than $450,000 in scholarship offers.
Alessandra Maria Grady graduated from the International Baccalaureate program at Trinity High School in Euless with more than $450,000 in scholarship offers.
Ohio school district to pay parents $3M after bullied child's suicide
Cincinnati Public Schools entered a $3 million settlement with the parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being bullied.
Cincinnati Public Schools entered a $3 million settlement with the parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being bullied.
Garland ISD 2021 senior twins earn combined $600k in scholarship offers
Twins Mayra and Melissa Alvarez are graduating from South Garland High School and have earned a combined $600,000 in scholarship offers.
Twins Mayra and Melissa Alvarez are graduating from South Garland High School and have earned a combined $600,000 in scholarship offers.
Arlington ISD student graduates after having perfect attendance since kindergarten
Arlington High School student Ladasia Rhone graduated Thursday after having perfect attendance since kindergarten.
Arlington High School student Ladasia Rhone graduated Thursday after having perfect attendance since kindergarten.
Some Duncanville ISD students also graduate with college degree thanks to district's Collegiate Academy
While some districts are struggling to boost pandemic graduation rates, some Duncanville ISD seniors are exceeding expectations by graduating with a high school diploma and a college degree.
While some districts are struggling to boost pandemic graduation rates, some Duncanville ISD seniors are exceeding expectations by graduating with a high school diploma and a college degree.
Grand Prairie H.S. 2021 senior accepted to 21 schools, has $80k in scholarship offers
Ezekiel Oluwemimo graduated this past weekend from Grand Prairie High School and was accepted into 21 colleges and universities.
Ezekiel Oluwemimo graduated this past weekend from Grand Prairie High School and was accepted into 21 colleges and universities.
Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
Critical race theory bill could now be headed to Gov. Abbott's desk after Senate revives it
A controversial bill that would limit how teachers can discuss racism and current events in the classroom was just one step from the governor's desk, and then it looked like the bill wouldn't pass at all, but the Texas Senate amended its changes to try and get it back on track.
A controversial bill that would limit how teachers can discuss racism and current events in the classroom was just one step from the governor's desk, and then it looked like the bill wouldn't pass at all, but the Texas Senate amended its changes to try and get it back on track.
Fort Worth ISD offering teachers $1,000 bonus to help students catch up in the summer
The district is hoping a $1,000 bonus will help give teachers more encouragement to sign up for the summer launch program and help students catch up.
The district is hoping a $1,000 bonus will help give teachers more encouragement to sign up for the summer launch program and help students catch up.
Dallas ISD 2021 senior earns more than $400,000 in scholarship offers
Paola Hernandez will graduate in June from DISD's Hillcrest High School with more than $400,000 in scholarship offers and acceptances to 14 universities.
Paola Hernandez will graduate in June from DISD's Hillcrest High School with more than $400,000 in scholarship offers and acceptances to 14 universities.
Howard to name College of Fine Arts in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman
Howard University has announced that the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman, whose career as an actor, director, writer and producer inspired millions.
Howard University has announced that the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman, whose career as an actor, director, writer and producer inspired millions.
Parents mull over learning options as mask mandate ends at Dallas ISD schools
As the mask mandate in schools is set to end soon, Dallas ISD says parents can pull their students from in person at any time during this school year, even though it highly encourages face-to-face learning.
As the mask mandate in schools is set to end soon, Dallas ISD says parents can pull their students from in person at any time during this school year, even though it highly encourages face-to-face learning.
Meet the Los Angeles toddler who is the youngest member of American Mensa with an IQ of 146
A Los Angeles toddler has been accepted into Mensa— the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world. Kashe Quest is just 2 years old and has an IQ of 146.
A Los Angeles toddler has been accepted into Mensa— the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world. Kashe Quest is just 2 years old and has an IQ of 146.