Burleson ISD hires school safety officers for all campuses
The Burleson ISD School Board announced it’s finished hiring its first dedicated team of armed personnel for elementary school campuses. They’re called school safety officers, and there will be one dedicated for each campus.
The Burleson ISD School Board announced it’s finished hiring its first dedicated team of armed personnel for elementary school campuses. They’re called school safety officers, and there will be one dedicated for each campus.
US math scores drop to lowest levels ever recorded during pandemic, report says
Findings from the “nation’s report card,” the first since 2019, showed the pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children.
Findings from the “nation’s report card,” the first since 2019, showed the pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children.
Midlothian ISD honors football coach who died after cancer battle
The Midlothian community honored the life of a beloved football coach who lost his battle with cancer last weekend. Clif White was just 37 years old and had suffered from a rare form of cancer for several months.
The Midlothian community honored the life of a beloved football coach who lost his battle with cancer last weekend. Clif White was just 37 years old and had suffered from a rare form of cancer for several months.
Court temporarily blocks Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness
A federal appeals court late Friday issued an administrative stay temporarily blocking President Joe Biden's plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans, throwing the program into limbo just days after people began applying for loan forgiveness.
A federal appeals court late Friday issued an administrative stay temporarily blocking President Joe Biden's plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans, throwing the program into limbo just days after people began applying for loan forgiveness.
Student loan forgiveness: 22 million people have applied for relief, Biden says
Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.
Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.
Two Dallas teachers surprised with $1000 for school supplies
Pre-K teacher Laurie McKenzie and 5th grade math teacher Katherine Turck from DISD's Anne Frank Elementary received $1,000 each to buy school supplies as part of the Kids in Need Foundation.
Pre-K teacher Laurie McKenzie and 5th grade math teacher Katherine Turck from DISD's Anne Frank Elementary received $1,000 each to buy school supplies as part of the Kids in Need Foundation.
Former Fort Worth ISD students-turned-teachers hope to inspire next generation of teachers
Fort Worth brought students together with several universities and colleges on Wednesday, hoping their students will return to the classroom as teachers.
Fort Worth brought students together with several universities and colleges on Wednesday, hoping their students will return to the classroom as teachers.
Dallas Cowboys team up with Frisco students against bullying
Players and students talked about mental wellness and positive character development. The athletes believe teaching bullying prevention early is key.
Players and students talked about mental wellness and positive character development. The athletes believe teaching bullying prevention early is key.
WNBA star becomes principal for the day at Dallas middle school
Middle schoolers at John Lewis Social Justice Academy in Dallas walked into their school Tuesday morning to find their principal replaced with a basketball star.
Middle schoolers at John Lewis Social Justice Academy in Dallas walked into their school Tuesday morning to find their principal replaced with a basketball star.
How to apply for student loan debt forgiveness
Wondering how to get the ball rolling on your student loan forgiveness? Here is the information you need to know.
Wondering how to get the ball rolling on your student loan forgiveness? Here is the information you need to know.
Video: Texas teacher throws student against wall; officials conclude 'abuse and neglect did not occur'
A Round Rock mother and her 14-year-old son are sharing their story after video shows an administrator throwing her son into a wall, and pinning him down.
A Round Rock mother and her 14-year-old son are sharing their story after video shows an administrator throwing her son into a wall, and pinning him down.
Allen High School teacher on leave while under investigation
A high school teacher in Allen, in Collin County, is accused of having an inappropriate communication with a student.
A high school teacher in Allen, in Collin County, is accused of having an inappropriate communication with a student.
Highland Park ISD superintendent latest to retire as a number of North Texas school leaders call it quits
Dr. Tom Trigg is one of several North Texas superintendents to retire over the last 12 months.
Dr. Tom Trigg is one of several North Texas superintendents to retire over the last 12 months.
Allen ISD parents protest attendance realignment of elementary schools
Parents got a look at how multiple schools will be impacted next year if the plan is approved. They wanted to speak out publicly about the proposed plans. Instead, Allen ISD asked parents to write down their comments.
Parents got a look at how multiple schools will be impacted next year if the plan is approved. They wanted to speak out publicly about the proposed plans. Instead, Allen ISD asked parents to write down their comments.
Fort Worth ISD to add GPS trackers to buses after multiple kids dropped off in wrong neighborhoods
In a few days, FWISD will enter into an agreement with T-Mobile to activate GPS trackers on district buses and vehicles. It comes a week and a half after seven children were left at a stop a half-mile away from where they were supposed to be dropped off.
In a few days, FWISD will enter into an agreement with T-Mobile to activate GPS trackers on district buses and vehicles. It comes a week and a half after seven children were left at a stop a half-mile away from where they were supposed to be dropped off.
Fort Worth ISD: Homeless man breached girls' school through malfunctioning door
FOX 4 spoke with parents at the Young Women’s Leadership Academy in Downtown Fort Worth about a security breach related to a malfunctioning door that happened back on Aug. 30 that is just now becoming public after media reports. Some parents are angry the school never told them about it.
FOX 4 spoke with parents at the Young Women’s Leadership Academy in Downtown Fort Worth about a security breach related to a malfunctioning door that happened back on Aug. 30 that is just now becoming public after media reports. Some parents are angry the school never told them about it.
Dallas Secret Service agent named Texas Chief of School Safety and Security
Chief Scott’s specific duties in this new role still remain vague. In his announcement, the governor used broad terms to explain what Scott would do, like ensuring schools use best practices and act as a resource to districts and lawmakers.
Chief Scott’s specific duties in this new role still remain vague. In his announcement, the governor used broad terms to explain what Scott would do, like ensuring schools use best practices and act as a resource to districts and lawmakers.
Midlothian High School football coach battles Stage 4 cancer with support from community
Midlothian High School Coach Clif White has been through chemotherapy, surgeries and immunotherapy. He's on pain medication and on oxygen full-time. White also continues to lead his team, and he was there Friday as they played Killeen.
Midlothian High School Coach Clif White has been through chemotherapy, surgeries and immunotherapy. He's on pain medication and on oxygen full-time. White also continues to lead his team, and he was there Friday as they played Killeen.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
Parents upset over Allen ISD's rezoning plans
Some Allen ISD parents say they feel blindsided by the district's proposals to address overcrowding in some schools and declined enrollment in others. The potential plans include closing a couple of less crowded schools, repurposing them and shifting kids around.
Some Allen ISD parents say they feel blindsided by the district's proposals to address overcrowding in some schools and declined enrollment in others. The potential plans include closing a couple of less crowded schools, repurposing them and shifting kids around.