Gov. Abbott responds to criticism of school voucher program
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas public schools will not lose funding if education savings accounts are established in the state.
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas public schools will not lose funding if education savings accounts are established in the state.
Texas teachers need raises, training and better working conditions to fix shortages, state task force finds
The yearlong review also recommends increasing the funds schools get per student, a measure already favored by lawmakers looking how to spend a historic state budget surplus.
The yearlong review also recommends increasing the funds schools get per student, a measure already favored by lawmakers looking how to spend a historic state budget surplus.
10-year-old Forney student claims teacher taped him to chair, school police investigating
A Forney ISD teacher is on administrative leave and a school police are investigating after a 10-year-old student claimed the teacher taped him to his desk chair this week. A district spokesperson told FOX 4, "there are two sides to every story."
A Forney ISD teacher is on administrative leave and a school police are investigating after a 10-year-old student claimed the teacher taped him to his desk chair this week. A district spokesperson told FOX 4, "there are two sides to every story."
Debate over school vouchers continues in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has made school vouchers one of his highest priorities this legislative session. However, the Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers says this is school privatization.
Gov. Greg Abbott has made school vouchers one of his highest priorities this legislative session. However, the Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers says this is school privatization.
What you should know about education savings accounts, the voucher-like program championed by Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas is the latest state to pitch a version of the program, which lets parents who opt out of their local school districts use tax dollars to pay for private schooling.
Texas is the latest state to pitch a version of the program, which lets parents who opt out of their local school districts use tax dollars to pay for private schooling.
Plaque honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. unveiled at SMU
Tuesday's event was to unveil a Texas state historical marker recognizing King’s speech. The actual marker is at the foot of the steps before you enter McFarlin Auditorium. Two students who led the effort to bring a historical marker spoke at the event.
Tuesday's event was to unveil a Texas state historical marker recognizing King’s speech. The actual marker is at the foot of the steps before you enter McFarlin Auditorium. Two students who led the effort to bring a historical marker spoke at the event.
Candlelight vigil to be held for teenage victims of Carrollton fentanyl drug ring
A candlelight vigil will be held Friday in Carrollton for teenage fentanyl overdose victims tied to a drug ring. The vigil will also act as a way to educate parents about the dangers of these drugs.
A candlelight vigil will be held Friday in Carrollton for teenage fentanyl overdose victims tied to a drug ring. The vigil will also act as a way to educate parents about the dangers of these drugs.
Mesquite ISD to vote on 4-day school week to battle 'extreme teacher shortage'
The district said the 4-day week could be a tool for retaining and recruiting teachers.
The district said the 4-day week could be a tool for retaining and recruiting teachers.
Murphy Middle School on lockdown for ‘security concern’
The district said there is a security concern but noted that students and staff are safe.
The district said there is a security concern but noted that students and staff are safe.
Student, 76, finishes doctorate more than 50 years after starting
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Arlington ISD auto body shop offers students real-life experience
Auto shops typically will not hire anyone under 18, so it’s tough for students to get that experience before they graduate. Arlington ISD’s Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center is changing that.
Auto shops typically will not hire anyone under 18, so it’s tough for students to get that experience before they graduate. Arlington ISD’s Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center is changing that.
Texas ranked 10th least educated state in the US: WalletHub study
The Lone Star State was also found to have one of the least percentages of high-school diploma holders in the country.
The Lone Star State was also found to have one of the least percentages of high-school diploma holders in the country.
George Clooney helps establish 'model' high school in LA
George Clooney is known as many things... actor, director, writer, producer, activist. Now, he’s also known as the co-founder of a public school program that’s been described as a “national model” by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
George Clooney is known as many things... actor, director, writer, producer, activist. Now, he’s also known as the co-founder of a public school program that’s been described as a “national model” by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD takes steps to address student fentanyl abuse following overdose deaths
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District wants to educate families about the dangers of fentanyl after several recent student overdose deaths.
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District wants to educate families about the dangers of fentanyl after several recent student overdose deaths.
Duncanville High School forced to forfeit final girls' basketball game due to ongoing investigation
Duncanville ISD is once again in the spotlight. A new district investigation caused the girls’ basketball coaches and former head coach to be put on leave and the team to forfeit their final game Tuesday night.
Duncanville ISD is once again in the spotlight. A new district investigation caused the girls’ basketball coaches and former head coach to be put on leave and the team to forfeit their final game Tuesday night.
Prosper ISD will appoint new board president with newly-elected board members in May
After a four-hour executive session, the Prosper ISD School Board decided they will not have a special election for Prosper voters to elect a new president.
After a four-hour executive session, the Prosper ISD School Board decided they will not have a special election for Prosper voters to elect a new president.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
‘This is real’: Sesame Street’s first Black woman puppeteer fills ‘impactful’ role
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Dallas weather: Most school districts ultimately decide to cancel classes Friday
Things thawed out across North Texas on Thursday. But with temperatures dropping back below freezing overnight, many school districts made the decision to close or delay school on Friday.
Things thawed out across North Texas on Thursday. But with temperatures dropping back below freezing overnight, many school districts made the decision to close or delay school on Friday.
Watch: North Texas superintendent gets creative when canceling classes
The superintendent for the Blue Ridge school district found some creative ways to let kids and parents know classes were canceled because of the weather.
The superintendent for the Blue Ridge school district found some creative ways to let kids and parents know classes were canceled because of the weather.