Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott refutes claims that his border policies are inhumane
Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke about the border crisis in New York on Wednesday morning.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke about the border crisis in New York on Wednesday morning.
Denton student earns perfect score on ACT exam
Phoebe Richter achieved something fewer than 1% of her peers have been able to do. She got a perfect score on her ACT exam.
Phoebe Richter achieved something fewer than 1% of her peers have been able to do. She got a perfect score on her ACT exam.
Fort Worth ISD approves study on potential school closures amid enrollment decline
The study will analyze Fort Worth ISD's operations costs, student costs, staffing structures and building capacity. It will cost the school district $2 million.
The study will analyze Fort Worth ISD's operations costs, student costs, staffing structures and building capacity. It will cost the school district $2 million.
Art Institute of Dallas among 8 campuses permanently closing
The Art Institutes abruptly announced the closure of all campuses across the United States, including one in North Texas.
The Art Institutes abruptly announced the closure of all campuses across the United States, including one in North Texas.
Denton ISD joins lawsuit against TEA over school ratings
The Denton Independent School District is the latest school district to join a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency over school accountability ratings.
The Denton Independent School District is the latest school district to join a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency over school accountability ratings.
Nationwide book bans hit record levels in 2023, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
Broadway actor, Arlington Heights High alum returns to North Texas to teach to students
Major Attaway's roles include the character “Genie" in Disney's Broadway version of Aladdin.
Major Attaway's roles include the character “Genie" in Disney's Broadway version of Aladdin.
Abbott to call special session on school choice in October
Gov. Greg Abbott is prepared to go to great lengths to pressure reluctant Republicans to support a school choice bill. It will be part of a special session he plans to call soon.
Gov. Greg Abbott is prepared to go to great lengths to pressure reluctant Republicans to support a school choice bill. It will be part of a special session he plans to call soon.
Fort Worth ISD, Plano ISD join lawsuit against TEA over new accountability ratings
Two more North Texas school districts are joining a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency.
Two more North Texas school districts are joining a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency.
Plano ISD considering closing schools as student enrollment declines
Plano ISD says it's seen a continued drop in enrollment over the years. Closing some campuses would save the district millions of dollars.
Plano ISD says it's seen a continued drop in enrollment over the years. Closing some campuses would save the district millions of dollars.
Dallas ISD joins lawsuit against TEA's evaluation changes; Fort Worth could join next week
The largest school district in North Texas, Dallas ISD, announced it is joining a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency for changes to the way schools are evaluated.
The largest school district in North Texas, Dallas ISD, announced it is joining a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency for changes to the way schools are evaluated.
TWU breaks ground on landmark health sciences center in Denton
The Texas Woman’s University in Denton broke ground Friday morning on its landmark new $107 million health sciences center.
The Texas Woman’s University in Denton broke ground Friday morning on its landmark new $107 million health sciences center.
Texas Education Agency delays release of annual school ratings
The Texas Education Agency announced Tuesday it would delay the release of its annual school ratings to account for scoring changes that could negatively impact schools under a revamped version of the agency’s accountability system.
The Texas Education Agency announced Tuesday it would delay the release of its annual school ratings to account for scoring changes that could negatively impact schools under a revamped version of the agency’s accountability system.
Keller ISD takes stand against 'Robin Hood' school funding mechanism
The funding mechanism known as Robin Hood has existed in Texas for about 40 years. Property-wealthy school districts are required to send tax dollars back to the state so they can, in theory, be distributed to districts in need. Keller ISD trustees have been asking the state to show them what it is doing with the tax dollars collected through recapture. They say the state is not giving them any answers.
The funding mechanism known as Robin Hood has existed in Texas for about 40 years. Property-wealthy school districts are required to send tax dollars back to the state so they can, in theory, be distributed to districts in need. Keller ISD trustees have been asking the state to show them what it is doing with the tax dollars collected through recapture. They say the state is not giving them any answers.
North Texas schools adjust games, recess for last day of triple-digit heat streak
With this summer surpassing 1954 with the fourth most triple-digit days on record, North Texas school districts have had to make a lot of adjustments to keep students safe during the excessive heat from adjusting game times to lots of indoor recess.
With this summer surpassing 1954 with the fourth most triple-digit days on record, North Texas school districts have had to make a lot of adjustments to keep students safe during the excessive heat from adjusting game times to lots of indoor recess.
2 North Texas men accused of falsifying records to enroll as high school students
Triston Moses, 20, and Kierre Trenton, 19, are charged with tampering with government records. The men were removed from the Crowley High School campus on Thursday.
Triston Moses, 20, and Kierre Trenton, 19, are charged with tampering with government records. The men were removed from the Crowley High School campus on Thursday.
High school student digs up 34-million-year-old whale skull on family farm
Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.
Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.
Conservative book ban push fuels exodus from American Library Association
The new movement is against the professional organization that has fought against book bans.
The new movement is against the professional organization that has fought against book bans.
Richardson junior high closes gap in advanced classes through inclusive enrollment
A Richardson junior high school that was diverse in the hallways but not in its advanced classrooms discovered a way to close the gap. It's called ‘Operation Spot 'Em and Got 'Em,’ and the data shows it's working.
A Richardson junior high school that was diverse in the hallways but not in its advanced classrooms discovered a way to close the gap. It's called ‘Operation Spot 'Em and Got 'Em,’ and the data shows it's working.