TEA announces plans to takeover Fort Worth ISD
This evening, a representative for the agency gave a timeline of when the elected board of trustees will be replaced by an appointed board of managers. It also appointed a conservator to oversee the takeover. Parents expressed concerns over the takeover in a community meeting this evening.
2 Cedar Hill High School band directors depart after investigation involving former students
Two Cedar Hill High School band directors have been dismissed from their positions following an ongoing police investigation into unspecified allegations involving former students.
TEA names conservator to lead FWISD turnaround plan
The Texas Education Agency has named a former teacher and New Mexico state education secretary to oversee Fort Worth ISD in the wake of its state takeover after the district had several schools that were “academically unacceptable for many years in a row."
Texas Education Agency names conservator to oversee Fort Worth ISD
The Texas Education Agency has named a former teacher and New Mexico state education secretary to oversee Fort Worth ISD in the wake of its state takeover after the district had several schools that were “academically unacceptable for many years in a row."
McKinney ISD votes to close 3 elementary schools to save $3M annually
McKinney ISD voted to close three elementary schools by the 2026–2027 school year, a move intended to save the district about $3 million annually and correct a student imbalance partly caused by unaffordable housing leading to low enrollment in some areas.
McKinney ISD considers consolidating campuses
Another North Texas school district is considering closing campuses in effort to save money. Here' s what we know about the latest on McKinney ISD.
Fort Worth ISD Board takes no action on takeover appeal after state meeting
The Fort Worth ISD School Board held a special meeting to discuss the recent state takeover of the district, though board members have not yet indicated whether they plan to appeal the decision by the Texas Education Agency.
FWISD takes no action after meeting with state
The Fort Worth school board held a special meeting to discuss the recent state takeover. FOX 4's David Sentendry attended the meeting and has details regarding the future of the superintendent and board members.
Mansfield teacher allegedly met up with former student
Authorities in Johnson County say a former teacher met up with a teenage girl and had sex with her in the back of a car next to the school administration building. That teacher, 33-year-old Jared Young, is charged with multiple crimes, including the sexual assault of a child.
Texas votes to fund Texas State Technical College System
Proposition 1, to better fund a state education system, passed with Texas voters Tuesday.
Police: Mansfield ISD teacher met former student in parking lot for sex
Alvarado police want to know if there are any other victims of a teacher and coach who is accused of sexual assault. Police said Jared Young sexually assaulted a teenage student outside the Alvarado ISD administration building.
Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule
The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Federal appeals court to hear Texas, Louisiana Ten Commandments cases
The full panel of judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will hear both the Texas case and a similar case from Louisiana in January.
Redefining college experience for 1st generation students
A non-profit is the subject of a new documentary produced by TCU film students. Here's how you can watch 'Trailblazers'.
Another Celina ISD employee on leave after inappropriate conduct claims
Another coach in the Celina Independent School District is on leave because of allegations of inappropriate conduct.
Fort Worth ISD teachers worried about state takeover
Teachers in the Fort Worth Independent School District are waiting to see what changes will occur once the district is taken over by the Texas Education Agency.
Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
Fort Worth ISD teachers are worried about state takeover
Teachers in the Fort Worth Independent School District are waiting to see what changes will occur once the district is taken over by the Texas Education Agency.
Trump administration to limit student loan forgiveness for some borrowers working in public service
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
2nd teacher at Celina ISD school arrested this month
A Celina ISD teacher is in jail after police said she was impaired while on the campus of Moore Middle School. She’s the second teacher from the school to face criminal charges this month.