Decatur ISD trustees vote against 4-day school week for 2024-2025, approve it for 2025-2026
Trustees in the Decatur Independent School District, northwest of Fort Worth, voted against switching to a four-day school week for next school year, but still adopted the plan for the year after.
Trustees in the Decatur Independent School District, northwest of Fort Worth, voted against switching to a four-day school week for next school year, but still adopted the plan for the year after.
Midlothian 14-year-old charged with sending threatening text
Police in Midlothian arrested a 14-year-old student who’s accused of sending a group text message and threatening to "shoot up the school."
Police in Midlothian arrested a 14-year-old student who’s accused of sending a group text message and threatening to "shoot up the school."
Decatur ISD considers 4-day school week
If approved at Decatur ISD's meeting on Monday night, classes would be held Monday through Thursday starting next school year.
If approved at Decatur ISD's meeting on Monday night, classes would be held Monday through Thursday starting next school year.
Richardson ISD to hold parent meeting on proposed school closures
Parents in the Richardson Independent School District will get their first chance to talk with district leaders about some proposed school closures.
Parents in the Richardson Independent School District will get their first chance to talk with district leaders about some proposed school closures.
Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Denton ISD, accuses 2 principals of violating election laws
The case involves two leaked emails purportedly sent on school accounts encouraging school staff to vote in the Republican primary. Those messages also point to a scorecard of candidates on public education funding.
The case involves two leaked emails purportedly sent on school accounts encouraging school staff to vote in the Republican primary. Those messages also point to a scorecard of candidates on public education funding.
Richardson ISD planning to close schools to budget cuts
Richardson ISD is making plans to do away with a number of schools in order to deal with budget cuts and declining enrollment.
Richardson ISD is making plans to do away with a number of schools in order to deal with budget cuts and declining enrollment.
Taylor Swift inspired workshop at University of Delaware helping students learn data analytics
From friendship bracelets to song streaming data, a Taylor Swift-inspired workshop series at the University of Delaware is helping students learn data analysis.
From friendship bracelets to song streaming data, a Taylor Swift-inspired workshop series at the University of Delaware is helping students learn data analysis.
North Texas students getting ready for learning experience that comes with total solar eclipse
With the April 8th total solar eclipse just over six weeks away, North Texas schools are working to prepare students for the once in a lifetime event.
With the April 8th total solar eclipse just over six weeks away, North Texas schools are working to prepare students for the once in a lifetime event.
New student loan forgiveness: $1.2B in debt canceled for these 153,000 borrowers
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
Fort Worth ISD addresses declining enrollment, budget cuts in city council meeting
For the past 13 years, the number of Fort Worth ISD students has been decreasing. However, a higher percentage of the district’s students are from disadvantaged communities and struggling families.
For the past 13 years, the number of Fort Worth ISD students has been decreasing. However, a higher percentage of the district’s students are from disadvantaged communities and struggling families.
Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
Keller ISD trustee resigns after allowing film crew on campus
Two Keller ISD trustees were involved in bringing a faith-based film crew from the Netherlands to shoot at Keller's Central High School earlier this month.
Two Keller ISD trustees were involved in bringing a faith-based film crew from the Netherlands to shoot at Keller's Central High School earlier this month.
Fort Worth ISD cutting 133 jobs to make up budget deficit
The district says 129 of the 133 jobs that were cut were funded through COVID relief dollars.
The district says 129 of the 133 jobs that were cut were funded through COVID relief dollars.
Fort Worth ISD will slash staff positions, but teachers will be spared
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Angelica Ramsey confirmed classroom teachers are not part of the cuts but did not go into which departments will face cuts.
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Angelica Ramsey confirmed classroom teachers are not part of the cuts but did not go into which departments will face cuts.
Fort Worth ISD reducing budgets, cutting staff
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Angelica M. Ramsey said impacted employees will be told no later than Friday.
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Angelica M. Ramsey said impacted employees will be told no later than Friday.
Dallas ISD, Garland ISD, Uplift Education to receive $25,000 each from nonprofit
A local nonprofit says Dallas ISD, Garland ISD and Uplift charter schools are all getting results when it comes to changing the trajectory of economically-disadvantaged kids.
A local nonprofit says Dallas ISD, Garland ISD and Uplift charter schools are all getting results when it comes to changing the trajectory of economically-disadvantaged kids.
'Trades Day' encourages North Texas students to explore construction industry careers
The Trades Day event Friday was one of 15 events across the country designed to grow the next generation of skilled workers, which the construction industry desperately needs.
The Trades Day event Friday was one of 15 events across the country designed to grow the next generation of skilled workers, which the construction industry desperately needs.
Frost ISD closes campuses due to widespread illness
Another North Texas school district is closing all of its campuses due to widespread illness affecting its students and staff.
Another North Texas school district is closing all of its campuses due to widespread illness affecting its students and staff.
DFW Student Council Leadership Forum continues important dialogue with annual "Race to End Racism" discussion
Some 450 students from over 40 schools in North Texas participated in the 2024 DFW Student Council Leadership Forum hosted by Highland Park High School.
Some 450 students from over 40 schools in North Texas participated in the 2024 DFW Student Council Leadership Forum hosted by Highland Park High School.
Dallas ISD school on UT Southwestern campus offers students different way of learning
While science, technology, engineering and math are the foundation of the school, the real focus is on making each student "whole."
While science, technology, engineering and math are the foundation of the school, the real focus is on making each student "whole."