School security experts discuss student safety ideas at North Texas seminar
The school safety seminar comes less than a week after police say 17-year-old Ja'kerian Rhodes-Ewing was somehow able to get a gun through metal detectors at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Southeast Dallas and shot another student in in a classroom.
The school safety seminar comes less than a week after police say 17-year-old Ja'kerian Rhodes-Ewing was somehow able to get a gun through metal detectors at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Southeast Dallas and shot another student in in a classroom.
Students, parents voice concerns at community meeting about Wilmer Hutchins High School shooting
School district officials were on hand, but they said they would only listen to concerns and not answer questions. That brought some irritation from some in the audience.
School district officials were on hand, but they said they would only listen to concerns and not answer questions. That brought some irritation from some in the audience.
An ‘adulting crash course’ would appeal to 81% of Americans, survey finds
To build up financial literacy and confidence, 81% said in a new survey that they’d be willing to take a crash course on “adulting.”
To build up financial literacy and confidence, 81% said in a new survey that they’d be willing to take a crash course on “adulting.”
UT Dallas students say diversity program layoffs send mixed signals
In a letter, the president of UTD acknowledged the decision won’t be popular with everyone in the community. Students say they are confused by the purpose of the DEI ban.
In a letter, the president of UTD acknowledged the decision won’t be popular with everyone in the community. Students say they are confused by the purpose of the DEI ban.
UT Dallas lays off 20 employees to comply with new Texas law
The University of Texas at Dallas is laying off 20 employees to comply with the state’s ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion offices on college campuses.
The University of Texas at Dallas is laying off 20 employees to comply with the state’s ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion offices on college campuses.
Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year’s STAAR tests
The state will save more than $15 million by using technology similar to ChatGPT to give initial scores, reducing the number of human graders needed. The decision caught some educators by surprise.
The state will save more than $15 million by using technology similar to ChatGPT to give initial scores, reducing the number of human graders needed. The decision caught some educators by surprise.
25 years after fatal bonfire, Texas A&M considers bringing student tradition back
A university system regent has sought input from the victims’ families about restoring the tradition, which was suspended after the 1999 tragedy.
A university system regent has sought input from the victims’ families about restoring the tradition, which was suspended after the 1999 tragedy.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about Biden’s latest cancellation proposal
Biden shared a student loan forgiveness proposal on Monday that would cancel at least some debt for more than 30 million U.S. borrowers.
Biden shared a student loan forgiveness proposal on Monday that would cancel at least some debt for more than 30 million U.S. borrowers.
Solar Eclipse: NASA educators, scientists teach North Texas students what to expect
Excitement is building among North Texas students as we get closer to Monday's total solar eclipse.
Excitement is building among North Texas students as we get closer to Monday's total solar eclipse.
Ohio teacher faces termination after calling in sick to attend Nashville concert, reports say
A high school teacher in Ohio is facing termination after calling off sick for two days to attend a concert in Nashville, according to reports.
A high school teacher in Ohio is facing termination after calling off sick for two days to attend a concert in Nashville, according to reports.
2 Denton ISD principals criminally charged for violating state election laws
Two Denton ISD administrators are facing criminal charges for allegedly conducting an electioneering scheme using their school emails.
Two Denton ISD administrators are facing criminal charges for allegedly conducting an electioneering scheme using their school emails.
Plano ISD approves plan to give teachers raises
The recommendation includes a bump in salaries and an increase to the starting pay for new teachers.
The recommendation includes a bump in salaries and an increase to the starting pay for new teachers.
UT Austin shuts down DEI division due to SB 17
The president of UT Austin announced a major staffing shake-up as a result of a new state law banning "diversity, equity and inclusion" programs on campus. FOX 7 Austin also learned some employees will be losing their jobs.
The president of UT Austin announced a major staffing shake-up as a result of a new state law banning "diversity, equity and inclusion" programs on campus. FOX 7 Austin also learned some employees will be losing their jobs.
Tuition at these 4 universities will top $90,000 a year this fall
The cost to attend several private colleges and universities per year is nearing six-figures.
The cost to attend several private colleges and universities per year is nearing six-figures.
Denton ISD announces postponement of new school opening as it deals with budget cuts
Denton ISD, which is dealing with the budget cuts that are plaguing school districts across the state, said it is postponing plans to open a new elementary school.
Denton ISD, which is dealing with the budget cuts that are plaguing school districts across the state, said it is postponing plans to open a new elementary school.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas universities to revise free speech policies to combat antisemitism
This request for universities to revamp their free speech policies singled out pro-Palestinian groups. And while it aims to address antisemitism, it does not aim to address Islamophobia.
This request for universities to revamp their free speech policies singled out pro-Palestinian groups. And while it aims to address antisemitism, it does not aim to address Islamophobia.
LEGO lessons helping North Texas students learn about upcoming solar eclipse
Schools across North Texas are preparing students for the solar eclipse on April 8. For a couple teachers in McKinney and Dallas, these lessons involve LEGOs.
Schools across North Texas are preparing students for the solar eclipse on April 8. For a couple teachers in McKinney and Dallas, these lessons involve LEGOs.
Richardson ISD approves consolidation plan closing 4 schools
Parents and students stormed out of the auditorium as the board approved the new plan. Some parents booed while others said they'll "remember this come November."
Parents and students stormed out of the auditorium as the board approved the new plan. Some parents booed while others said they'll "remember this come November."
Sanger ISD switching to a 4-day school week
In October, Sanger ISD will start operating Mondays through Thursdays. Here's how it will work.
In October, Sanger ISD will start operating Mondays through Thursdays. Here's how it will work.
Here's how North Texas school districts are handling the total solar eclipse
FOX 4 took a sampling of districts large and small to see how they are approaching the eclipse. Decisions are split about whether parents can sign in as visitors or whether or not an absence to view the eclipse as a family will be excused. Here are their responses.
FOX 4 took a sampling of districts large and small to see how they are approaching the eclipse. Decisions are split about whether parents can sign in as visitors or whether or not an absence to view the eclipse as a family will be excused. Here are their responses.