All graduates at this Dallas ISD school earned a college scholarship

Every senior at the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy in Dallas was accepted into college and earned a scholarship. The Class of 2026 earned scholarships totaling more than $15 million to prestigious institutions like Princeton and the University of Chicago.

Kindergarten COVID kids now visit Zoo in 6th grade
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Kids who were in kindergarten when the pandemic began are now graduating from the sixth grade. A mom at Canyon Creek elementary school in Richardson wanted to make sure they didn't miss out on an important kindergarten rite of passage, a field trip to the Dallas zoo

Dallas Zoo field trip fulfills pandemic promise for Richardson ISD 6th graders

Canyon Creek Elementary sixth graders in Richardson finally visited the Dallas Zoo, completing the kindergarten field trip they missed in 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdowns.

CEO defends AI after graduates boo commencement speech: 'Hear me now or pay me later'

Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta defended the role of artificial intelligence in the music industry after graduates at Middle Tennessee State University booed his remarks.

Fort Worth ISD deciding on the future of Farrington Field

The future of an iconic Fort Worth football stadium will be a topic at tonight's Fort Worth ISD board meeting.

Texas sues 'TexAM' over alleged fake degrees and confusing Texas A&M branding

The state of Texas is suing "Texas American Muslim University" (TexAM) for allegedly operating an illegal, unaccredited school and using branding deceptively similar to Texas A&M University.

Richardson ISD to limit screens in classrooms
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Starting next school year, Richardson ISD will work to limit the amount of "passive screen time" students are getting in the classroom. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Richardson ISD plans less "passive screen time" in classrooms for 2026-27 school year

Students in Richardson ISD will see less screen time and more physical books next school year as the district reconsiders how it uses technology in the classroom.

Soon-to-be SMU grad shares redemption story following double life sentence

Former federal inmate Chris Young is set to graduate from Southern Methodist University this weekend with degrees in economics and public policy. It’s a big accomplishment for a man who was once given two life sentences without the possibility of parole.

'Parent Pass' app expands to Dallas County
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Tarrant County's popular 'Parent Pass' app is expanding to Dallas County, bringing local resources, tools and connections to more families. Here's what to know about the app from Co-Founder Sara Redington.

Richardson ISD studies impact of screen time in classroom
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Less screen time could be coming to a North Texas school district as it studies the impacts of technology in the classroom. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Richardson ISD considers limiting screen time in classroom

As the conversation around screen time in the classroom gets louder across the country, Richardson ISD is looking at its own use of technology.

Keller board considers closing 4 intermediate schools
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Keller ISD board members will discuss closing intermediate schools in the district. The say it's necessary to address declining enrollment and save millions of dollars.

18-year-old gets master's degree from UNT Dallas
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A North Texas teen has become the youngest-ever graduate of UNT Dallas, and she has plans for much more. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.

Texas sees significant drop in public school enrollment
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The number of students enrolled in Texas public schools for the 2025-26 dropped for only the second time since 1987, raising concerns about the future of public schools in the state. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.

Texas public school enrollment drops below 5.1M
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Texas public schools are seeing the biggest decline in nearly four decades. Here's what we know.

Texas school enrollment sees second-largest historic drop, falls below 5.5 million

Texas public school enrollment has fallen below 5.5 million students this year, marking the second-largest decline in the state’s recent history, according to data from the Texas Education Agency and analysis by Texas 2036.