Debate over critical race theory at center of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board election
The debate over critical race theory is heating up in another North Texas school board election and the state legislature.
The debate over critical race theory is heating up in another North Texas school board election and the state legislature.
Dallas ISD gets more high school seniors back on track to graduate in June
Over the last several weeks, the district has pushed to increase that number to now 76% of seniors now on track to graduate on time. Their goal is to reach at least 90 percent.
Over the last several weeks, the district has pushed to increase that number to now 76% of seniors now on track to graduate on time. Their goal is to reach at least 90 percent.
NYC schools to be in-person only in September, de Blasio says
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Texas Senate passes new version of HB 3979, which would restrict teaching critical race theory in schools
A new version of House Bill 3979 passed out of the Senate in an 18-13 vote early Saturday morning after almost five hours of contentious debate on the floor.
A new version of House Bill 3979 passed out of the Senate in an 18-13 vote early Saturday morning after almost five hours of contentious debate on the floor.
Fort Worth high school celebrates achievements of graduating seniors
“Decision Day” at Eastern Hills H.S. recognizes seniors headed not only for college, but other opportunities as well.
“Decision Day” at Eastern Hills H.S. recognizes seniors headed not only for college, but other opportunities as well.
Texas universities drop mask requirements, update capacity limits
At the University of North Texas in Denton and Dallas, masks are no longer required. The same is true for other public universities in Texas.
At the University of North Texas in Denton and Dallas, masks are no longer required. The same is true for other public universities in Texas.
Fort Worth ISD begins vaccinating students in on-campus clinics
Wednesday was the first in a series of on-campus vaccination events at Fort Worth ISD.
Wednesday was the first in a series of on-campus vaccination events at Fort Worth ISD.
Abbott: Texas schools cannot force students, staff to wear masks after June 4
Texas public school districts may keep their current mask policies until June 4. After then, the governor said no student, teacher, staff member, parent or visitor can be required to wear a mask while on campus.
Texas public school districts may keep their current mask policies until June 4. After then, the governor said no student, teacher, staff member, parent or visitor can be required to wear a mask while on campus.
North Texas school districts push to vaccinate students before end of the year
Hospitals and school districts are stepping up with plans to vaccinate children for COVID-19 before the summer.
Hospitals and school districts are stepping up with plans to vaccinate children for COVID-19 before the summer.
Arlington ISD hosts vaccine clinic for students and staff
The Arlington school district is hosting a vaccine clinic for its students and their families.
The Arlington school district is hosting a vaccine clinic for its students and their families.
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
College students can tap into $36B in emergency funds from Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
'We can and we must': President of teachers union calls for full reopening of schools in fall
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Globe Life Field to host graduation ceremonies again in 2021
Globe Life Field in Arlington will again host graduation ceremonies this year as school districts look to large venues so they can have social distancing protocols in place.
Globe Life Field in Arlington will again host graduation ceremonies this year as school districts look to large venues so they can have social distancing protocols in place.
Plano, Frisco ISD won’t require face masks next fall
Two of the largest school districts in Collin County are dropping their face mask requirements for the fall. They're also changing some of their other COVID-19 protocols.
Two of the largest school districts in Collin County are dropping their face mask requirements for the fall. They're also changing some of their other COVID-19 protocols.
North Texas school districts making plans to vaccinate students
Dallas ISD has the most concrete and aggressive plan in place to get students vaccinated. Others are planning smaller opportunities, and more may be in the works.
Dallas ISD has the most concrete and aggressive plan in place to get students vaccinated. Others are planning smaller opportunities, and more may be in the works.
No discipline yet against suspended Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teachers
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD still has not taken any action against three teachers suspended more than five weeks ago over a racist question on a quiz.
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD still has not taken any action against three teachers suspended more than five weeks ago over a racist question on a quiz.
UT Arlington renames Davis Hall after racist past revealed
Davis Hall on the campus of UT Arlington has been renamed.
Davis Hall on the campus of UT Arlington has been renamed.
TCU hosts in-person graduation ceremonies for Class of 2020, 2021; TWU holds drive-thru event at TMS
The Class of 2020 was invited to return for ceremonies Friday and Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium. TCU’s Class of 2021 will be celebrated there as well.
The Class of 2020 was invited to return for ceremonies Friday and Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium. TCU’s Class of 2021 will be celebrated there as well.
Westminster teen accepted to 16 universities, including Ivy League schools
Sweet 16! A high school student in Westminster got accepted to more than a dozen universities -- including her dream school, Harvard University!
Sweet 16! A high school student in Westminster got accepted to more than a dozen universities -- including her dream school, Harvard University!