UIL Realignment: School classification changes announced
It was a busy morning for high school athletic departments across Texas as they found out where they landed in the UIL realignment.
It was a busy morning for high school athletic departments across Texas as they found out where they landed in the UIL realignment.
FAFSA changes could delay financial aid offers from colleges
After changes led to delays and setbacks, colleges and universities will not begin receiving FAFSA information until March, much later than usual.
After changes led to delays and setbacks, colleges and universities will not begin receiving FAFSA information until March, much later than usual.
Student grocery store opens at high school in Fort Worth
A grocery store is now open at a high school in Fort Worth. It’s run by students for students. And in the process, it will help teach life skills while benefiting families in need.
A grocery store is now open at a high school in Fort Worth. It’s run by students for students. And in the process, it will help teach life skills while benefiting families in need.
Former Plano private school teacher accused of grooming student
The 15-year-old victim came forward to her parents, and the family immediately went to the Plano Police Department. She handed over screenshots of their conversations, and they were extremely graphic.
The 15-year-old victim came forward to her parents, and the family immediately went to the Plano Police Department. She handed over screenshots of their conversations, and they were extremely graphic.
Texas school districts making cuts after state fails to pass funding increase
Texas school districts are faced with making cuts because lawmakers did not increase school funding.
Texas school districts are faced with making cuts because lawmakers did not increase school funding.
Keller ISD facing more than $27M budget shortfall
School board members and many parents in the Keller Independent School District are frustrated and angry. They are blaming state lawmakers for a big budget shortfall.
School board members and many parents in the Keller Independent School District are frustrated and angry. They are blaming state lawmakers for a big budget shortfall.
Rio Vista ISD closed Friday due to widespread illness
Another North Texas school district is closing because of a high number of illnesses. Schools there will be closed on Friday and the district will sanitize campuses.
Another North Texas school district is closing because of a high number of illnesses. Schools there will be closed on Friday and the district will sanitize campuses.
Garner ISD closing for rest of week as sickness spreads
Garner ISD in Weatherford said it reached a threshold of both sick students and staff members where they had to close. The school district closed on Wednesday and will not reopen until Monday.
Garner ISD in Weatherford said it reached a threshold of both sick students and staff members where they had to close. The school district closed on Wednesday and will not reopen until Monday.
Fort Worth ISD sex-ed committee meeting interrupted by graphic porn
While holding a meeting for the School Health Advisory Council, which determines sex-ed curriculum among other things, someone dialed into a Zoom call set up for the meeting and started playing pornography.
While holding a meeting for the School Health Advisory Council, which determines sex-ed curriculum among other things, someone dialed into a Zoom call set up for the meeting and started playing pornography.
Dallas ISD dominates list of top schools in North Texas
Several Dallas ISD schools are among the best in the state according to new rankings from a nonprofit. See where your school ranks on the list.
Several Dallas ISD schools are among the best in the state according to new rankings from a nonprofit. See where your school ranks on the list.
Which US states still require students to learn cursive handwriting?
Cursive has been making a comeback in U.S. classrooms, with research showing its benefits for learning. But not everyone supports its instruction in an increasingly digital age with an already-full curriculum.
Cursive has been making a comeback in U.S. classrooms, with research showing its benefits for learning. But not everyone supports its instruction in an increasingly digital age with an already-full curriculum.
Ohio lawmakers propose paying students to attend school and graduate
A proposed bill would give students between $250 and $750 for graduating high school.
A proposed bill would give students between $250 and $750 for graduating high school.
Biden cancels student loan debt for another 74K borrowers
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
Appeals court blocks Texas from enforcing book rating law
Plaintiffs claimed that the 2023 law, which required book vendors to rate the explicitness of sexual references in materials sold to schools, was unconstitutionally broad.
Plaintiffs claimed that the 2023 law, which required book vendors to rate the explicitness of sexual references in materials sold to schools, was unconstitutionally broad.
School Closings: Campuses in Fort Worth, Mesquite, Plano closed; some start late on Wednesday
The schools worked feverishly in hopes of getting damaged campuses dried out and back open in time for kids to return to school on Thursday.
The schools worked feverishly in hopes of getting damaged campuses dried out and back open in time for kids to return to school on Thursday.
North Texas school districts defend decision to cancel Tuesday classes
Having schools closed when the streets were clear and most employers operating with business as usual created a challenge for working parents. School district leaders explained what was behind their decision.
Having schools closed when the streets were clear and most employers operating with business as usual created a challenge for working parents. School district leaders explained what was behind their decision.
Sonic is honoring teachers with free food and drinks this week
According to the fast-food giant, educators can enjoy the special offer each day from Jan. 16-19.
According to the fast-food giant, educators can enjoy the special offer each day from Jan. 16-19.
Dallas 4th grader wins 2024 MLK oratory competition
Dozens of North Texas students honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special competition. Meet the 9-year-old Marsalis Elementary fourth grader whose speech came out on top.
Dozens of North Texas students honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special competition. Meet the 9-year-old Marsalis Elementary fourth grader whose speech came out on top.
School closings: Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs among districts closed Tuesday
Some North Texas school districts will be closed on Tuesday because of the winter weather. Check the status of your district.
Some North Texas school districts will be closed on Tuesday because of the winter weather. Check the status of your district.
Rowlett High School now has a 'reset room' to help students and teachers
Rowlett High School has a reset room on campus that will serve as a place for students to take a break, work through their anger, and re-center outside of the normal school environment.
Rowlett High School has a reset room on campus that will serve as a place for students to take a break, work through their anger, and re-center outside of the normal school environment.