Need for Tarrant Area Food Bank grows during summer with kids out of school

The Tarrant Area Food Bank says the summer season can be the toughest for its youngest residents. That's why it partners with Fort Worth ISD to make sure kids still get quality meals even when school is out.

Mesquite ISD substitute teacher indicted for encouraging students to fight

A one-time substitute teacher in Mesquite who allegedly encouraged students to fight in the classroom has been indicted by a Dallas County grand jury.

Keller ISD superintendent to retire

Keller ISD Superintendent Dr. Rick Westfall announced today that he will retire after six years on the job.

Official: Nearly 80 schoolgirls in Afghanistan poisoned, hospitalized

Nearly 80 girls were poisoned and hospitalized in two separate attacks at their primary schools in northern Afghanistan, a local education official said Sunday.

Student loan repayment: How to prepare for payments when pandemic freeze ends

A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.

North Texas superintendent arrested in Houston-area child sex sting

A Harris County constable said Itasca ISD Superintendent Michael Stevens appeared to have taken some of the inappropriate images that he sent to undercover officers while he was at work in his office.

National Spelling Bee: Dev Shah, 14, wins with final word 'psammophile'

Congrats, Dev Shah! The teen from Largo, Florida, had his spelling career interrupted by the pandemic, then didn't make it out of his regional bee last year. He was crowned last night as the 2023 champion.

TEA takeover of Houston ISD: New Superintendent Mike Miles, board of managers announced

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has named Mike Miles the new superintendent of Houston ISD as the state's takeover of the district begins. The TEA also announced the new Board of Managers.

Garland ISD bus driver saves student from potential predator

A bus driver spotted a man trying to lure one of her students into his car as she arrived. She then managed to calm the student down while figuring out how to capture his license plate.

3 North Texas students to compete in 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Three students from North Texas will show off their impressive spelling skills this week at the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Texas Legislature fails to pass bill for teacher pay raises

Republicans and Democrats in the Texas Legislature proposed teacher pay raises this session. But hope for the teacher raises died with the Texas Republicans’ ongoing feud over a private school voucher program.

At-home learning during Summer break
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Naveena Bontha a science teacher with Teach For America Dallas Fort Worth shares her tips to prevent summer brain drain.

Dallas ISD sends home Winnie the Pooh-themed school shooting book to young students

One Dallas mother says the picture book on what to do during an active shooter came home in her son’s backpack without warning and without instructions. Her son was excited to read the book, but the mother quickly became emotional.