Dallas ISD teachers learn to ‘stop the bleed’ in school mass shooting training
Close to 200 DISD teachers are better prepared to deal with life-threatening situations on campus. The teachers received special training on how to stop bleeding from gunshot injuries.
Close to 200 DISD teachers are better prepared to deal with life-threatening situations on campus. The teachers received special training on how to stop bleeding from gunshot injuries.
Elementary school student speaks out against math homework question comparing girls’ weight
A Utah elementary school student spoke out last week against a math homework question that compared girls’ weight, leading the curriculum company to apologize and remove the question from their materials on Thursday.
A Utah elementary school student spoke out last week against a math homework question that compared girls’ weight, leading the curriculum company to apologize and remove the question from their materials on Thursday.
Dallas ISD launches esports pilot program for students
Esports is growing across the country with colleges now offering scholarships to students.
Esports is growing across the country with colleges now offering scholarships to students.
In wake of student's suicide, Prosper ISD working to help other students in need of help
Nearly a year ago, a Prosper high school student took his own life. Since then, the Prosper Independent School District has made changes in hopes of helping other students before it's too late.
Nearly a year ago, a Prosper high school student took his own life. Since then, the Prosper Independent School District has made changes in hopes of helping other students before it's too late.
Ready student one? Universities introduce degrees in esports
Dozens of U.S. colleges have offered varsity level esports competitions for years. But some schools are taking it a step further by adding courses as the industry's boom drives demand for professionals who know how to, for example, organize esports tournaments.
Dozens of U.S. colleges have offered varsity level esports competitions for years. But some schools are taking it a step further by adding courses as the industry's boom drives demand for professionals who know how to, for example, organize esports tournaments.
Texas A&M University System bans vaping across all campuses
Vaping is no longer allowed within the Texas A&M University System.
Vaping is no longer allowed within the Texas A&M University System.
Frisco ISD students who failed TAKS test earn diplomas after law changes
It was a delayed but still sweet graduation for some Frisco ISD students.
It was a delayed but still sweet graduation for some Frisco ISD students.
TEA commissioner says new laws will improve Texas schools
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath told Dallas business leaders that the education legislation passed this year is a game-changer for Texas schools.
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath told Dallas business leaders that the education legislation passed this year is a game-changer for Texas schools.
Middle school teacher investigated for quiz question referring to Trump as ‘idiot’
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
Dallas ISD teachers protest merit pay system
Dallas ISD teachers protested ahead of Thursday’s school board meeting to demand change to the current teacher merit pay system.
Dallas ISD teachers protested ahead of Thursday’s school board meeting to demand change to the current teacher merit pay system.
Cloud computing degrees to be offered at all Texas community colleges starting in 2020
Every community college and tech school in Texas will have the opportunity to offer an associates’ degree in cloud computing beginning next spring.
Every community college and tech school in Texas will have the opportunity to offer an associates’ degree in cloud computing beginning next spring.
Program allows some North Texas school districts to help families start saving for college
The cost of college weighs heavily on parents' minds, even those who have years to prepare.
The cost of college weighs heavily on parents' minds, even those who have years to prepare.
Try these tips and school lunch ideas for building better brains
You can help build a better brain for your children by offering them better lunches. Dietitian Meridan Zerner from the Cooper Clinic shares some tips and ideas.
You can help build a better brain for your children by offering them better lunches. Dietitian Meridan Zerner from the Cooper Clinic shares some tips and ideas.
Frisco ISD ramps up education efforts on vaping dangers
Frisco ISD has been working on how to get ahead of the growing problem since last year, when principals at some schools were reaching out for help. When they talked to students, they found some might already be addicted to nicotine from vaping.
Frisco ISD has been working on how to get ahead of the growing problem since last year, when principals at some schools were reaching out for help. When they talked to students, they found some might already be addicted to nicotine from vaping.
WINGS mentor program helps students transition into high school
Allen High School in Collin County is a mega school with a student population larger than some cities. Fitting in can be tough but a mentoring program is making the transition easier.
Allen High School in Collin County is a mega school with a student population larger than some cities. Fitting in can be tough but a mentoring program is making the transition easier.
HBO produces documentary to help kids understand 9/11
For students from elementary to high school, the Sept. 11 terrorist attack isn't a memory. It's history. A new HBO documentary that debuts on the event's 18th anniversary treats it that way.
For students from elementary to high school, the Sept. 11 terrorist attack isn't a memory. It's history. A new HBO documentary that debuts on the event's 18th anniversary treats it that way.
Fort Worth ISD asked to reinstate teacher removed for anti-immigration posts
The Fort Worth ISD school board will make its decision within ten days about Georgia Clark's future with the district.
The Fort Worth ISD school board will make its decision within ten days about Georgia Clark's future with the district.
Round Rock ISD opens campus-based mental health centers for students
Round Rock ISD has opened mental health centers for its students, giving them access to mental health professionals and therapy free-of-charge, according to a release from the district.
Round Rock ISD has opened mental health centers for its students, giving them access to mental health professionals and therapy free-of-charge, according to a release from the district.
Trump signs student debt forgiveness for disabled veterans
Student loan debt held by disabled veterans will be forgiven under an order signed Wednesday by President Donald Trump.
Student loan debt held by disabled veterans will be forgiven under an order signed Wednesday by President Donald Trump.
Summer coming to an end for students in a few remaining school districts
It’s the first day of school for even more students in North Texas.
It’s the first day of school for even more students in North Texas.