Lawsuit filed against Plano ISD after teacher arrested
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Plano ISD is being sued by a family who alleges the district did nothing to stop Paul Campbell's alleged child sex crimes despite being notified before Campbell's arrest. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.

Several back to school events happening this weekend
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The rising costs and the uncertainty of the economy can create a lot of stress for families this time of year. But there is plenty of help out there with back to school events happening this weekend.

Plano ISD teacher sexual abuse lawsuit alleges school district ignored previous reports

The parents of an 8-year-old girl have filed a gross negligence lawsuit against Plano ISD, Brinker Elementary's principal, and former teacher Paul Campbell, claiming officials failed to report prior sexual abuse allegations to authorities.

Back-to-school events offer free supplies, health screenings this weekend

Organizations across Dallas-Fort Worth, including Arlington, Dallas, and Mansfield, are hosting back-to-school events this Saturday offering free backpacks, school supplies, shoes, haircuts, and health screenings.

Former Forney ISD educator arrested on child injury charges, has questionable history under different name

An arrest affidavit concerning a Forney ISD teacher reveals two incidents involving violence with special need students, as well as the suspect's previous questionable history when known by a different name at a different school district.

Fort Worth ISD not required to reinstate reassigned Muslim principal, judge rules

A federal judge ruled Fort Worth ISD does not have to reinstate Shayma Alzubi to her principal role, finding her reassignment to a higher-paying district position did not harm her employment.

Dallas ISD hosts academy for 800 new educators
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First-year Dallas ISD teachers gather at the Winspear Opera House in Downtown Dallas for an academy aimed at preparing them for classroom success.

Texas approves use of new test for public university admissions

Texas public universities may now use the Classic Learning Test when considering students who do not qualify for automatic admission.

Plano teacher facing 3 additional charges for indecency with a child

The former Plano ISD elementary school teacher who was arrested earlier this month for allegedly sexually abusing students is now facing three additional charges.

Back to School: Dallas ISD welcomes back students on 20 campuses

Summer is over for thousands of Dallas Independent School District students. On Tuesday morning, the district welcomed back students on 20 of its campuses.

Dallas ISD starts extended school year on July 28
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This morning, some Dallas ISD students are headed back to the classroom. The district's new "Additional Days School Year" program kicks off today. Fox 4's Payton May is at John Quincy Adams Elementary to show us what's ahead.

Prosper ISD moves to fire new teacher with criminal past
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Prosper ISD is reversing its decision to hire a new law enforcement teacher after discovering he was previously arrested for domestic violence. 

Prosper ISD fires law enforcement teacher over past domestic violence arrest

The Prosper Independent School District is backtracking on a newly hired law enforcement teacher after learning he was previously arrested for domestic violence.

Christian school in Haslet closes amid controversy
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A Christian school in Haslet made the sudden decision to shut down after weeks of controversy involving its lead pastor. Eric Crawford stepped down from his role earlier this year because the community found out his son, who is a registered sex offender, was working at the church and school.

The best and worst school systems ranked state by state

A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.