AI detection tool launched by ChatGPT makers OpenAI amid school cheating fears

The AI detection tool is responding to fears that ChatGPT's artificial intelligence ability to write just about anything could fuel cheating in schools.

Dallas Weather: Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs among several canceling classes as winter weather hits North Texas

Several North Texas school districts have already canceled classes Tuesday because of the wintry weather., Dallas and Forth Worth ISDs are among those who announced they will not be holding classes on Tuesday.

West Virginia advances mandate to display ‘In God We Trust’ in schools

Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and to tell them it's okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.

Woman poses as child for days at NJ school

A 29-year-old woman has been arrested after posing as a child to enroll at New Brunswick High School in central New Jersey.

From homeless shelters to medical school, man shares his story in hopes of inspiring others

A Texan who grew up in homeless shelters, and who was surrounded by gangs and drug use, has overcome the odds stacked against him to get into medical school. His older brother, who is now an attorney, helped inspire him through the journey.

Dallas ISD to ban TikTok from district WiFi, devices

Dallas ISD confirmed Friday that the district is planning to ban TikTok from being used on its WiFi and on district devices.

Cedar Hill ISD police investigating 4-year-old girl's school choking death

Cedar Hill ISD said it is cooperating with a police investigation into how and why a pre-K student choked to death at school last week. Meanwhile, family and friends released colorful balloons in her memory.

READYTOWORK program gives Dallas ISD chance to get certifications needed to land jobs

A career readiness program has returned to Dallas ISD schools to help students who need to enter the workforce right away get the certification needed for skilled jobs.

Prosper ISD school board president resigns after being accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl

Dallas police say a church pastor acting in his role of authority sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl. The suspect is also the president of the Prosper ISD school board. He has since resigned.

Arlington ISD superintendent to retire this year

Dr. Marcelo Cavazos is one of several North Texas superintendents to step down in the last two year.

Anna, Terrell ISDs switch to a 4-day school week

Students in more rural North Texas school districts will have Fridays off next year.

Lawmaker proposes $15,000 raises for all Texas teachers

State Rep. James Talarico (D-Round Rock) says the raises can be paid for with money from the state's budget surplus. Republicans have indicated they want to use that money to pay for property tax relief.

Former Arlington private school administrator arrested for sex with student

David Languell, a former director at The Oakridge School in Arlington, was arrested this week for allegedly having sex with one of the school's high school students.

Cedar Hill ISD student dies after choking on food at lunch

An elementary student in the Cedar Hill Independent School District died last week after choking on a piece of food at lunch.

UT Dallas launches new teaching apprenticeship program

UT Dallas is launching a new teaching apprenticeship program in hopes it will help address the teacher shortage.