Garland ISD bus driver saves student from potential predator

A bus driver spotted a man trying to lure one of her students into his car as she arrived. She then managed to calm the student down while figuring out how to capture his license plate.

3 North Texas students to compete in 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Three students from North Texas will show off their impressive spelling skills this week at the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Texas Legislature fails to pass bill for teacher pay raises

Republicans and Democrats in the Texas Legislature proposed teacher pay raises this session. But hope for the teacher raises died with the Texas Republicans’ ongoing feud over a private school voucher program.

At-home learning during Summer break
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Naveena Bontha a science teacher with Teach For America Dallas Fort Worth shares her tips to prevent summer brain drain.

Dallas ISD sends home Winnie the Pooh-themed school shooting book to young students

One Dallas mother says the picture book on what to do during an active shooter came home in her son’s backpack without warning and without instructions. Her son was excited to read the book, but the mother quickly became emotional.

Texas Senate passes revamped school funding bill in last-minute bid to implement voucher program

Texas senators have latched education savings accounts to a school funding bill in a last-ditch effort to avoid a special session. But some House members are furious at the revamped version and have vowed not to let it become law.

Texas lawmakers OK bill that aims to keep sexually explicit material out of school libraries

Approved by both chambers, the bill is now on its way to the governor. Unless he vetoes it, the bill will become law, which means book vendors will have to assign ratings to books based on depictions or references to sex.

Police presence heightened at Fort Worth middle school following nearby deadly shooting

One person was shot and killed Sunday and another was wounded at an apartment complex not far from the school. Letters were sent to families of Leonard Middle School students.

Class of 2023: Krispy Kreme is giving graduates a dozen doughnuts for free

Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.

Amended Texas Senate bill revives school voucher debate

A Texas Senate committee is set to debate a new version of a bill that would give parents thousands of dollars per year for their kids' private school education.