Duncanville ISD requiring clear backpacks for the new year
Students returning to class in the Duncanville Independent School District have a new backpack policy to follow.
Students returning to class in the Duncanville Independent School District have a new backpack policy to follow.
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism, plagiarism controversies
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Texas public schools prepare for no increase in funding as voucher stalemate continues
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said he would not sign a school funding bill if it did not have vouchers attached. Before students went home for the holidays, districts like Richardson ISD updated parents about the strong likelihood of budget cuts.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said he would not sign a school funding bill if it did not have vouchers attached. Before students went home for the holidays, districts like Richardson ISD updated parents about the strong likelihood of budget cuts.
Millions of student loan borrowers still aren't making payments
President Biden ended the student loan payment pause earlier this year.
President Biden ended the student loan payment pause earlier this year.
Carroll ISD School Board President: Say 'Christmas break' not 'holiday break'
“It's Christmas and New Year's break, and I think the district should refer to it as such,” said Carroll ISD school board president Cam Bryan.
“It's Christmas and New Year's break, and I think the district should refer to it as such,” said Carroll ISD school board president Cam Bryan.
Keller ISD hires first female superintendent in district's 112-year history
Dr. Tracy Johnson previously served as Keller ISD's Chief Human Resources Officer.
Dr. Tracy Johnson previously served as Keller ISD's Chief Human Resources Officer.
Carroll ISD rejects allowing volunteer chaplains in schools
The Carroll Independent School District will not allow volunteer chaplains in its schools and will only hire chaplains to serve as counselors if they have the proper certification.
The Carroll Independent School District will not allow volunteer chaplains in its schools and will only hire chaplains to serve as counselors if they have the proper certification.
Student incident prompts DeSoto ISD teacher sickout
Dozens of teachers reportedly called in sick on Friday after they said administrators allowed a student back on campus after allegedly assaulting a teacher.
Dozens of teachers reportedly called in sick on Friday after they said administrators allowed a student back on campus after allegedly assaulting a teacher.
48-year-old Dallas man overcomes language barrier, graduates with electrical engineering degree
Among a crowd of UT Dallas graduates on Monday stood a proud Jean Tchinda. At 48 years old, he's more than twice the average graduate age. But on graduation day, he says he feels as giddy as a schoolboy.
Among a crowd of UT Dallas graduates on Monday stood a proud Jean Tchinda. At 48 years old, he's more than twice the average graduate age. But on graduation day, he says he feels as giddy as a schoolboy.
Former death row inmate graduates from TWU with master's degree
Ryan Matthews was convicted of a murder in Louisiana and spent years on death row for the killing of a convenience store clerk he did not commit. His exoneration offered him a second chance.
Ryan Matthews was convicted of a murder in Louisiana and spent years on death row for the killing of a convenience store clerk he did not commit. His exoneration offered him a second chance.
House passes legislation to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias
If approved by the Senate, whole milk could be available on school menus for the first time in over a decade.
If approved by the Senate, whole milk could be available on school menus for the first time in over a decade.
Arlington ISD set to hire Matt Smith as new superintendent
Arlington ISD has found its new superintendent after months of searching. Dr. Matt Smith comes to the district from Belton ISD in Central Texas.
Arlington ISD has found its new superintendent after months of searching. Dr. Matt Smith comes to the district from Belton ISD in Central Texas.
Fort Worth ISD rejects plan to allow unlicensed chaplains in schools
Fort Worth ISD formally voiced its opposition to letting unlicensed religious chaplains work in its schools.
Fort Worth ISD formally voiced its opposition to letting unlicensed religious chaplains work in its schools.
Keller ISD votes to allow chaplains in school at contentious board meeting
Keller's resolution, which allows volunteer chaplains to provide services for students “as assigned by the board," was met with opposition from several public speakers.
Keller's resolution, which allows volunteer chaplains to provide services for students “as assigned by the board," was met with opposition from several public speakers.
Do teachers who moonlight in adult content like OnlyFans have legal recourse?
At a small rural Missouri high school, two English teachers shared a secret: Both were posting adult content on OnlyFans, the subscription-based website known for sexually explicit content.
At a small rural Missouri high school, two English teachers shared a secret: Both were posting adult content on OnlyFans, the subscription-based website known for sexually explicit content.
UPenn President Liz Magill and board chair resign following uproar over testimony on antisemitism
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned after days of uproar surrounding her testimony about antisemitic incidents that occurred on campus.
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned after days of uproar surrounding her testimony about antisemitic incidents that occurred on campus.
Dallas College offers free job training at new Red Bird facility
Dallas College's new workforce training facility at the Shops at RedBird mall offers job training for free.
Dallas College's new workforce training facility at the Shops at RedBird mall offers job training for free.
Biden admin approves $5 billion more in student loan relief for 80K borrowers
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
Judges hear arguments on Texas law that will regulate content of books distributed to public school
A panel of judges took a hard look at a new state law that regulates the content of books distributed to public school districts.
A panel of judges took a hard look at a new state law that regulates the content of books distributed to public school districts.
Godley ISD blames background check process for convicted prostitute serving on district committees
Godley ISD is explaining to parents how a convicted prostitute, actively advertising as an escort, became a committee member and parent volunteer in the district.
Godley ISD is explaining to parents how a convicted prostitute, actively advertising as an escort, became a committee member and parent volunteer in the district.