Voters approve $3.5 billion in Dallas ISD school bonds
While voters said yes to a historic $3.5 billion in Dallas ISD school bonds to cover school upgrades and new technology, voters said no to three other requests.
While voters said yes to a historic $3.5 billion in Dallas ISD school bonds to cover school upgrades and new technology, voters said no to three other requests.
Voters to decide on several local school bond proposals
The school districts in Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington are asking voters for permission to either borrow money or increase taxes to fund things like teacher pay, technology and new facilities.
The school districts in Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington are asking voters for permission to either borrow money or increase taxes to fund things like teacher pay, technology and new facilities.
North Texas districts prepare for 2020 election aftermath on campuses
Some North Texas school districts say now is a good time to talk with kids about how to deal with their emotions, no matter what the outcome is after the election.
Some North Texas school districts say now is a good time to talk with kids about how to deal with their emotions, no matter what the outcome is after the election.
AT&T donates 10,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to DeSoto ISD
AT&T donated 10,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to DeSoto ISD, with 800 boxes of that delivered to East Middle School on Tuesday morning.
AT&T donated 10,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to DeSoto ISD, with 800 boxes of that delivered to East Middle School on Tuesday morning.
Dallas ISD to offer rapid COVID-19 tests to students, staff
Dallas ISD officials say the district will be part of the state’s rapid test program and begin with student athletes before expanding access.
Dallas ISD officials say the district will be part of the state’s rapid test program and begin with student athletes before expanding access.
DeSoto ISD board members vote down motion to request virtual learning extension
DeSoto ISD board members voted down a motion to make a request for extending online learning past Thanksgiving.
DeSoto ISD board members voted down a motion to make a request for extending online learning past Thanksgiving.
Voters to decide on $3.7 billion Dallas ISD bond proposals
Dallas ISD is asking voters to approve bond proposals that total a record $3.7 billion to update aging facilities and resources. Trustees say there will be no tax rate increase.
Dallas ISD is asking voters to approve bond proposals that total a record $3.7 billion to update aging facilities and resources. Trustees say there will be no tax rate increase.
Arlington ISD reveals action plan to help failing students during virtual learning
Arlington ISD released an action plan after revealing a large number of students are failing at least one subject during virtual learning.
Arlington ISD released an action plan after revealing a large number of students are failing at least one subject during virtual learning.
Cowboys player thanks first ESL teacher for changing his life
Cowboys player Azur Kamara was just 10 years old when he came to Phoenix as a refugee from the Ivory Coast of Africa. He spoke French and very little English.
Cowboys player Azur Kamara was just 10 years old when he came to Phoenix as a refugee from the Ivory Coast of Africa. He spoke French and very little English.
Arlington ISD concerned about failing students during virtual learning
North Texas is seeing alarming rates relating to students failing classes during virtual learning, but parents have many options to weigh.
North Texas is seeing alarming rates relating to students failing classes during virtual learning, but parents have many options to weigh.
Donut shop providing Houston ISD students with free access laptops, Wi-Fi
As some Houston ISD schools go back to virtual learning because of COVID-19 positive or presumed cases, a local business is stepping up to help students.
As some Houston ISD schools go back to virtual learning because of COVID-19 positive or presumed cases, a local business is stepping up to help students.
Dallas ISD hosts webinar to discuss race and education inequality
Dallas ISD held the first of several web-based seminars to discuss race relations in the district.
Dallas ISD held the first of several web-based seminars to discuss race relations in the district.
Concern for schools grows as COVID-19 cases rise in Dallas and Tarrant counties
With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Dallas and Tarrant counties, there are also increasing concerns about sending children into classrooms.
With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Dallas and Tarrant counties, there are also increasing concerns about sending children into classrooms.
Texas teen wins $25K for work on possible COVID-19 solution
14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.
14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.
Waxahachie ISD to offer only in-person learning after Nov. 2
The Waxahachie Independent School District wants all kids back in the classroom by Nov. 2.
The Waxahachie Independent School District wants all kids back in the classroom by Nov. 2.
Betsy DeVos visits North Texas for discussion on COVID-19 and education
Education Secretary Betsy Devos visited a charter high school in Garland Thursday to talk to students, parents and teachers about challenges and opportunities during the pandemic.
Education Secretary Betsy Devos visited a charter high school in Garland Thursday to talk to students, parents and teachers about challenges and opportunities during the pandemic.
Pilot program gives select Texas schools COVID-19 rapid test kits
Staff and students who have written parent permission will have access to the rapid COVID-19 tests at the eight school districts across Texas.
Staff and students who have written parent permission will have access to the rapid COVID-19 tests at the eight school districts across Texas.
Tarrant County public health director suggests students return to virtual-learning only
Tarrant County health officials want all students back home and out of the classroom. Right now, there’s no sign of that happening.
Tarrant County health officials want all students back home and out of the classroom. Right now, there’s no sign of that happening.
Dallas ISD considers adding six weeks to 2020-21 school year
Dr. Michael Hinojosa says shutting down Dallas ISD schools in March resulted in a drastic learning loss for some students.
Dr. Michael Hinojosa says shutting down Dallas ISD schools in March resulted in a drastic learning loss for some students.
DeSoto ISD back to school fair to be held this Saturday
It's long after the start of the school year but one suburban district says it is finally time for a back to school fair. Students in DeSoto ISD return to class later this month.
It's long after the start of the school year but one suburban district says it is finally time for a back to school fair. Students in DeSoto ISD return to class later this month.