All Fort Worth ISD school libraries closed while district reexamines books on shelves
Fort Worth ISD says the person in charge of the catalog at its school libraries is now in a different role. All of the libraries are shut down right now while the district does a full assessment of the books on their shelves. It comes after three books had to be removed before the school year started.
Fort Worth ISD says the person in charge of the catalog at its school libraries is now in a different role. All of the libraries are shut down right now while the district does a full assessment of the books on their shelves. It comes after three books had to be removed before the school year started.
Going to college? What you need to know about student loans
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.
Mineral Wells 5-year-old hit by bus on school campus
A young student at Lamar Elementary School in Mineral Wells was rushed to the hospital Tuesday morning after being hit by a Public Transit Services bus.
A young student at Lamar Elementary School in Mineral Wells was rushed to the hospital Tuesday morning after being hit by a Public Transit Services bus.
23 North Texas districts head back to school Tuesday
Some of the biggest districts returning Tuesday include Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Colleyville, and Highland Park ISDs.
Some of the biggest districts returning Tuesday include Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Colleyville, and Highland Park ISDs.
Plano ISD will implement school marshal program to meet state security requirements
Plano ISD is one of the area districts relying on the school marshal program to help meet the new requirements by the state to have armed security on all public school campuses. But like many districts, it also won't meet the state's deadline.
Plano ISD is one of the area districts relying on the school marshal program to help meet the new requirements by the state to have armed security on all public school campuses. But like many districts, it also won't meet the state's deadline.
Mesquite ISD approves plan to hire armed security guards on elementary campuses
A week after school started, Mesquite ISD approved its plan to staff security at schools. Leaders there believe they may have staff in place by the state's deadline.
A week after school started, Mesquite ISD approved its plan to staff security at schools. Leaders there believe they may have staff in place by the state's deadline.
Texas A&M leaders meet with area superintendents to discuss plans to recruit minority students
Last year, 2,000 African American students who graduated from Texas high schools in the top ten percent of their class did not go to any college or university. Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp says we want those students in college. But a troubled summer around race in hiring and college admissions is something the A&M system has to reckon with.
Last year, 2,000 African American students who graduated from Texas high schools in the top ten percent of their class did not go to any college or university. Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp says we want those students in college. But a troubled summer around race in hiring and college admissions is something the A&M system has to reckon with.
Students in Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs head back to school
Students in the two largest districts in North Texas are among the 23 districts heading back to school Monday.
Students in the two largest districts in North Texas are among the 23 districts heading back to school Monday.
Move-in Day Mafia helps students in need as they enter Paul Quinn College
Saturday was move-in day for Paul Quinn College, and a national non-profit was there to help get students’ stuff into their rooms.
Saturday was move-in day for Paul Quinn College, and a national non-profit was there to help get students’ stuff into their rooms.
Dallas ISD 167 armed officers short of new state law requirements, looking at alternatives
Dallas ISD says all middle and high school campuses will have an armed security officer in place as students return, but they are scrambling to hire more before a new state law takes effect.
Dallas ISD says all middle and high school campuses will have an armed security officer in place as students return, but they are scrambling to hire more before a new state law takes effect.
Texas tax-free weekend helps families save money on school supplies and more
Families still looking for school supplies and new clothes will save some money during Texas’ Tax-Free Weekend.
Families still looking for school supplies and new clothes will save some money during Texas’ Tax-Free Weekend.
36 school districts kick off their new year on Thursday
Students in three dozen North Texas school districts are heading back to school on Thursday.
Students in three dozen North Texas school districts are heading back to school on Thursday.
North Texas schools scrambling to get armed security for all campuses ahead of new mandate
It's the 11th hour for several districts in our area. For most of the districts, they have school resource officers for secondary schools, like high school and junior high. But now, elementary schools need to be covered.
It's the 11th hour for several districts in our area. For most of the districts, they have school resource officers for secondary schools, like high school and junior high. But now, elementary schools need to be covered.
It's the first day of school for students in 29 North Texas school districts
Students in more than two dozen North Texas school districts including Plano, Frisco, Lewisville and McKinney are returning to the classroom Wednesday morning.
Students in more than two dozen North Texas school districts including Plano, Frisco, Lewisville and McKinney are returning to the classroom Wednesday morning.
Mesquite ISD teacher resigns amid investigation into racist posts on X
Monday evening, the teacher claimed on social media she wasn’t going to get fired because "they told me to delete the post, but my job is safe since I did not directly wish harm on all white people. They laughed and told me to watch what I say, and I’ll be good to go."
Monday evening, the teacher claimed on social media she wasn’t going to get fired because "they told me to delete the post, but my job is safe since I did not directly wish harm on all white people. They laughed and told me to watch what I say, and I’ll be good to go."
Some Florida school districts requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames
For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.
For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.
Mesquite Horn student brought gun to school Monday, district says new clear bag policy helped find it
Mesquite ISD credits its new clear bag policy for the discovery of the gun.
Mesquite ISD credits its new clear bag policy for the discovery of the gun.
17 North Texas school districts kick off their year on Tuesday
The school year has begun for thousands more students in North Texas.
The school year has begun for thousands more students in North Texas.
Back-to-school shopping to cost Americans more than ever amid inflation spike
Back-to-school shopping is expected to cost Americans a record amount this year, as shoppers face high inflation across the country.
Back-to-school shopping is expected to cost Americans a record amount this year, as shoppers face high inflation across the country.
Several North Texas school districts return to the classroom Monday
Mesquite ISD is the largest of 26 North Texas districts that will be returning to the classroom Monday.
Mesquite ISD is the largest of 26 North Texas districts that will be returning to the classroom Monday.