Gov. Abbott’s school voucher plan receives election day boost
The results of Tuesday night’s primaries will make it more likely that a school voucher plan will become law in Texas soon.
The results of Tuesday night’s primaries will make it more likely that a school voucher plan will become law in Texas soon.
Judge sides with Ken Paxton in Denton ISD election lawsuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed two Denton ISD principals violated state law by using their school email to encourage staff to vote for candidates who support public education.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed two Denton ISD principals violated state law by using their school email to encourage staff to vote for candidates who support public education.
Keller ISD cancels school play about gay hate crime victim Matthew Shepard
Keller ISD addressed the investigation into a film crew that was brought onto a school campus without permission by a now-former trustee. But at Thursday's meeting, much of the concern was over a new controversy brewing in the district: the cancellation of a school play about a hate crime victim's murder.
Keller ISD addressed the investigation into a film crew that was brought onto a school campus without permission by a now-former trustee. But at Thursday's meeting, much of the concern was over a new controversy brewing in the district: the cancellation of a school play about a hate crime victim's murder.
Fort Worth ISD approves new abstinence-focused sex-ed curriculum
Some students protested against the new proposed curriculum Tuesday night. Supporters of the curriculum were very vocal as well.
Some students protested against the new proposed curriculum Tuesday night. Supporters of the curriculum were very vocal as well.
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.