Former Turner 12 student credits program for her attorney career
The group is made up of 12 students who agree to intense mentoring from seventh grade through high school with the belief that it can change their lives.
The group is made up of 12 students who agree to intense mentoring from seventh grade through high school with the belief that it can change their lives.
UT Arlington receives $10 million grant to develop energy-efficient roads
UTA is the lead university with four others in this research with advanced materials. The work will lower the cost of road construction and use concrete in ways no one has ever imagined.
UTA is the lead university with four others in this research with advanced materials. The work will lower the cost of road construction and use concrete in ways no one has ever imagined.
Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Flower Mound High School band to perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Band students at Flower Mound High School were surprised Tuesday with the chance of a lifetime. They will be one of just 10 bands to perform in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Band students at Flower Mound High School were surprised Tuesday with the chance of a lifetime. They will be one of just 10 bands to perform in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Texas schools host safety conference to discuss response to mass shootings
The training brought people there to discuss risk of, response to and recovery from what continues to happen in urban and rural settings: school shootings.
The training brought people there to discuss risk of, response to and recovery from what continues to happen in urban and rural settings: school shootings.
Texas House passes bill requiring armed security in all schools
House Bill 3 would require at least one armed security officer at every campus and silent panic buttons in every classroom.
House Bill 3 would require at least one armed security officer at every campus and silent panic buttons in every classroom.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
DeSoto ISD bans backpacks from middle, high school students
Students in grades 6-12 will still be allowed to carry a clutch the size of a sandwich bag or a pencil bag. But that means students will have to figure out a way to carry school supplies, computers and other items around with them.
Students in grades 6-12 will still be allowed to carry a clutch the size of a sandwich bag or a pencil bag. But that means students will have to figure out a way to carry school supplies, computers and other items around with them.
Public schools would have to display Ten Commandments under bill passed by Texas Senate
The Senate also passed a bill that would set prayer and Bible reading times during the school day.
The Senate also passed a bill that would set prayer and Bible reading times during the school day.
Euless teacher, coach arrested for relationship with student
Another North Texas high school teacher is accused of having an improper relationship with a student. The victim in this case is a 16-year-old female at Euless Trinity High School.
Another North Texas high school teacher is accused of having an improper relationship with a student. The victim in this case is a 16-year-old female at Euless Trinity High School.
Washington State middle school blasted for 'highly vile' licking game between staff and students
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
Texas Senate passes bill to strengthen school active-shooter plans
Senate Bill 11, which aims to get hundreds of districts without adequate safety protocols to adopt one, would also beef up truancy laws.
Senate Bill 11, which aims to get hundreds of districts without adequate safety protocols to adopt one, would also beef up truancy laws.
Elementary school teacher in The Colony arrested for child sex assault
Police said a parent grew suspicious after picking up her 10-year-old child last week at Camey Elementary School.
Police said a parent grew suspicious after picking up her 10-year-old child last week at Camey Elementary School.
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Timberview High School student arrested after bringing loaded gun to school
A parent notified the school, leading to the search of the student's backpack where the gun was found.
A parent notified the school, leading to the search of the student's backpack where the gun was found.
Hundreds show up to speak at Texas House hearing over school voucher bill
Hundreds of people signed up to testify on the topic of education savings accounts on Tuesday as the Texas House considers one of Governor Greg Abbott's top priorities for the legislative session.
Hundreds of people signed up to testify on the topic of education savings accounts on Tuesday as the Texas House considers one of Governor Greg Abbott's top priorities for the legislative session.
Krispy Kreme will give students free doughnuts for A's on report card
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
Texas House, Senate at impasse over education savings accounts
SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson says the governor would likely resort to a special session to get education savings accounts passed.
SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson says the governor would likely resort to a special session to get education savings accounts passed.
Texas Senate debates bills giving raises to teachers, education savings accounts
Senate Bill 9 would provide across the board raises for teachers and support staff, while the other, Senate Bill 8 would create a financial incentive for families looking to pill their kids out of public school and into private schools.
Senate Bill 9 would provide across the board raises for teachers and support staff, while the other, Senate Bill 8 would create a financial incentive for families looking to pill their kids out of public school and into private schools.
Van Zandt County forms fentanyl task force after 2 student overdoses
Law enforcement officials in Van Zandt County are aggressively working to track down the dangerous opioid after two recent student overdoses. The 13-year-old who overdosed on Monday is still in the hopspital.
Law enforcement officials in Van Zandt County are aggressively working to track down the dangerous opioid after two recent student overdoses. The 13-year-old who overdosed on Monday is still in the hopspital.