Cleburne ISD names lone finalist in superintendent search

A finalist has been chosen for the top spot in the Cleburne Independent School District, south of Fort Worth.

Keller ISD approves new policies affecting LGBTQ+ students

The Keller Independent School District passed two new policies that will affect how its LGBTQ+ students use restrooms and locker rooms. It also affects how they’re addressed by teachers.

Dallas ISD superintendent rallies for teacher pay raises

Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde has been very vocal on Twitter about lawmakers not committing funding to teacher pay raises. She says while the school board just approved raises locally, it’s not enough.

Keller ISD School Board discusses policies impacting LGBTQ+ students

Dozens of people spoke during a Keller ISD School Board meeting Tuesday night about proposed policies that would impact LGBTQ+ students.

Grapevine officer recognized by the state for developing school security plan

Grapevine Police Officer Patrick O’Neal is serious about improving police response times in the event of school emergencies like an active shooter.  He created a unique mapping plan to be tailored to individual school campuses.

High school graduate says she was denied her diploma after dancing across stage

Four students at Philadelphia High School for Girls claim they were denied their diplomas on stage at graduation after their expressions of excitement drew reactions from the audience.

Richardson ISD set to expand use of locking cell phone pouches

Last fall, Richardson ISD rolled out a program to test a new tool to lock up student cell phones in hopes of unlocking learning. Now, the district says it worked.

Austin ISD teacher fired over viral TikTok video

Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy was a third grade teacher at Becker Elementary School in Austin until she posted a TikTok that went viral overnight.

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.