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.
Argyle ISD eases mask mandate for students during PE, recess
A school district in Denton County will allow masks for some students to be optional during PE and recess.
A school district in Denton County will allow masks for some students to be optional during PE and recess.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
TEA continues recommending six feet social distancing, despite updated CDC guidelines
It does not appear the Texas Education Agency is going to make any changes to its guidance for schools.
It does not appear the Texas Education Agency is going to make any changes to its guidance for schools.
Third Grand Prairie ISD teacher dies of COVID-19
Bruce Brayden Jr. died Monday from the virus he had been battling for weeks. The 49-year-old teacher taught special education inclusion classes at Fannin Middle School in Grand Prairie.
Bruce Brayden Jr. died Monday from the virus he had been battling for weeks. The 49-year-old teacher taught special education inclusion classes at Fannin Middle School in Grand Prairie.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
North Texas teachers prepare as social distancing guidelines in schools expected to ease
At least one North Texas teacher's union is reacting to changes with the social distance recommended for schools
At least one North Texas teacher's union is reacting to changes with the social distance recommended for schools
Plano ISD announces changes to response process after alleged middle school bullying incident
District administrators say on top of consequences for those involved, they will be making changes to how the district responds to complaints of bullying and harassment.
District administrators say on top of consequences for those involved, they will be making changes to how the district responds to complaints of bullying and harassment.
Argyle ISD keeps mask mandate for remainder of school year
A decision by Argyle ISD to keep its mask rules in effect left some parents frustrated, while others were relieved.
A decision by Argyle ISD to keep its mask rules in effect left some parents frustrated, while others were relieved.
Austin ISD teacher has after hours 'porch visits' with students
One Austin ISD teacher is going above and beyond for her virtual students by doing porch visits after hours.
One Austin ISD teacher is going above and beyond for her virtual students by doing porch visits after hours.
Texas lawmaker files bill to raise minimum wage for teachers
Representative James Talarico (D-Round Rock) announced Thursday he has filed a bill that would increase the minimum salary of a teacher to $70,000.
Representative James Talarico (D-Round Rock) announced Thursday he has filed a bill that would increase the minimum salary of a teacher to $70,000.
Denton County to vaccinate more educators
It was a celebratory afternoon at Texas Motor Speedway as teachers across Denton County received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
It was a celebratory afternoon at Texas Motor Speedway as teachers across Denton County received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC could 'soon' ease school distancing guidelines to 3 feet
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
Arlington Fire Dept. allocates 2,000 vaccines for teachers Wednesday
About 2,000 educators from Mansfield ISD, Kennedale ISD and private and charter schools in Tarrant County received the vaccine Wednesday at the E-Sports Stadium and Expo Center in Arlington.
About 2,000 educators from Mansfield ISD, Kennedale ISD and private and charter schools in Tarrant County received the vaccine Wednesday at the E-Sports Stadium and Expo Center in Arlington.
Despite disapproval from parents, Birdville ISD ends mask mandate for younger students
Birdville ISD in Tarrant County is one of the districts relaxing its mask policy. The decision has some parents concerned.
Birdville ISD in Tarrant County is one of the districts relaxing its mask policy. The decision has some parents concerned.