11 North Texas school districts head back to school
The summer break is over, and the school year is beginning for students in 11 North Texas school districts.
The summer break is over, and the school year is beginning for students in 11 North Texas school districts.
Grand Prairie, South Grand Prairie HS to require locking phone pouches for students
Grand Prairie ISD has become the latest school district in North Texas to lock up students' cell phones during the day.
Grand Prairie ISD has become the latest school district in North Texas to lock up students' cell phones during the day.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD's anti-bullying policy now includes AI
The district updated its Student Code of Conduct relating to cyberbullying and the inappropriate use of AI.
The district updated its Student Code of Conduct relating to cyberbullying and the inappropriate use of AI.
Dallas, Tarrant County host annual back-to-school fairs
School districts in North Texas are preparing for students to return to the classroom soon. That includes students in Dallas and Tarrant County.
School districts in North Texas are preparing for students to return to the classroom soon. That includes students in Dallas and Tarrant County.
Can you get dorm insurance for college students?
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
Nonprofit fills classrooms with supplies so teachers don’t have to
On average, teachers pay about $800 to set up their classrooms. That’s why the United Way decided to get involved.
On average, teachers pay about $800 to set up their classrooms. That’s why the United Way decided to get involved.
City of Fort Worth eyeing historic downtown building for new central library
The existing historic building will come with a price tag of about $6.5 million.
The existing historic building will come with a price tag of about $6.5 million.
Here's how much teachers spend out of their own pockets for their classroom
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
Grand Prairie ISD wants its students to learn how to play cricket
There’s a big push in the city of Grand Prairie for students to learn the world’s second most popular sport – cricket.
There’s a big push in the city of Grand Prairie for students to learn the world’s second most popular sport – cricket.
Dallas ISD welcomes hundreds of new teachers
Hundreds of educators are getting a big welcome from the Dallas Independent School District as they get motivated for the new year.
Hundreds of educators are getting a big welcome from the Dallas Independent School District as they get motivated for the new year.
Grapevine Colleyville ISD cellphone policy now includes $15 fine
A school district in Tarrant County is hoping to limit cellphone use in the classroom by making a fine part of the punishment.
A school district in Tarrant County is hoping to limit cellphone use in the classroom by making a fine part of the punishment.
About two-thirds of Texans support school voucher legislation, poll shows
Texans overwhelmingly support school voucher programs and education savings accounts, according to a recent poll.
Texans overwhelmingly support school voucher programs and education savings accounts, according to a recent poll.
North Texas universities, community colleges look to simplify transfer process
Leaders from Dallas College, Texas A&M Commerce, Texas Women's University and UNT Dallas signed a collaborative agreement looking to it easier for students to transfer.
Leaders from Dallas College, Texas A&M Commerce, Texas Women's University and UNT Dallas signed a collaborative agreement looking to it easier for students to transfer.
Keller ISD to ban cell phones during school hours
Keller ISD is expected to enforce new cell phone rules to keep students focused on learning during the upcoming school year.
Keller ISD is expected to enforce new cell phone rules to keep students focused on learning during the upcoming school year.
Texas announces new 'Sentinel' school safety system
The tool will allow districts to provide a range of data to the TEA, from door checks to threat assessments and intrusion detection audits.
The tool will allow districts to provide a range of data to the TEA, from door checks to threat assessments and intrusion detection audits.
This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Security chief hired to protect Northwest ISD schools arrested on child sex charges
The owner of the security firm hired to protect five Northwest ISD elementary schools is facing charges for the alleged sexual assault of a child.
The owner of the security firm hired to protect five Northwest ISD elementary schools is facing charges for the alleged sexual assault of a child.
Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.