Fentanyl Crisis: Dallas ISD will allow staff to administer Narcan
All Dallas Independent School District schools will have Narcan available to administer to anyone who overdoses on drugs like fentanyl.
All Dallas Independent School District schools will have Narcan available to administer to anyone who overdoses on drugs like fentanyl.
School Choice: Texas lawmakers proposing bringing taxpayer funding to private schools
Any student could qualify to receive $8,000 for private or home school expenses, but two-thirds of the $500 million allotted under the bill would be prioritized for students at poor-performing campuses. The remainder would be available for any student.
Any student could qualify to receive $8,000 for private or home school expenses, but two-thirds of the $500 million allotted under the bill would be prioritized for students at poor-performing campuses. The remainder would be available for any student.
Grand Prairie NAACP calls for students using racial slurs in video to be expelled
The video shows several students in a classroom discussing and handling Post-It notes with the written message “I hate n****** 4 life."
The video shows several students in a classroom discussing and handling Post-It notes with the written message “I hate n****** 4 life."
Controversial Texas ‘school choice’ bill could help families pay for private school tuition
State senators heard testimony about a controversial "school choice" bill that could give families taxpayer money to pay for private school tuition.
State senators heard testimony about a controversial "school choice" bill that could give families taxpayer money to pay for private school tuition.
Bill discussed that would give Texas teachers $2K or $4K raises, short of what they are asking for
Lawmakers in the Texas Senate discussed a bill Wednesday that would give teachers $2,000 raises across the board, and some teachers whose salaries are below the median would receive $4,000 raises.
Lawmakers in the Texas Senate discussed a bill Wednesday that would give teachers $2,000 raises across the board, and some teachers whose salaries are below the median would receive $4,000 raises.
All LAUSD schools closed as thousands of employees continue 3-day strike
Los Angeles Unifed campuses will be closed Tuesday and likely through Thursday as service workers begin a planned strike -- leaving more than 400,000 students without classes.
Los Angeles Unifed campuses will be closed Tuesday and likely through Thursday as service workers begin a planned strike -- leaving more than 400,000 students without classes.
Arlington ISD asks for parents help in finding next superintendent
Arlington ISD is asking parents to help define the characteristics they want to see in their new superintendent.
Arlington ISD is asking parents to help define the characteristics they want to see in their new superintendent.
Arlington Lamar High School shooting leaves 1 student dead, 1 injured; suspect in custody
1 student was killed and another was injured following a shooting at Lamar High School in Arlington. The suspected shooter is under arrest.
1 student was killed and another was injured following a shooting at Lamar High School in Arlington. The suspected shooter is under arrest.
TEA announces takeover of Houston ISD schools, stirring anger
Texas officials on Wednesday announced a state takeover of Houston’s nearly 200,000-student public school district, the eighth-largest in the country, acting on years of threats and angering Democrats who assailed the move as political.
Texas officials on Wednesday announced a state takeover of Houston’s nearly 200,000-student public school district, the eighth-largest in the country, acting on years of threats and angering Democrats who assailed the move as political.
Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letter
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
Lunchables with 'specialized recipe' headed to US school lunch programs
The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.
The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.
Texas teachers fight for more funding, speak out against school choice vouchers
“More funding and less vouchers," that was the simple message chanted by members of the Texas American Federation of Teachers, as teachers rallied outside the AFL-CIO building in Austin Monday.
“More funding and less vouchers," that was the simple message chanted by members of the Texas American Federation of Teachers, as teachers rallied outside the AFL-CIO building in Austin Monday.
Texas House speaker prioritizes teacher mentorships over pay raises
Texas teachers have made it clear they want lawmakers to grant them a raise this legislative session. But House Speaker Dade Phelan has instead prioritized teacher mentorships.
Texas teachers have made it clear they want lawmakers to grant them a raise this legislative session. But House Speaker Dade Phelan has instead prioritized teacher mentorships.
Bill would require Texas high schools to offer African American, Mexican American history
Under the bill, students could choose to take African American history or Mexican American history instead of World History or World Geography to receive a Social Studies credit toward graduation.
Under the bill, students could choose to take African American history or Mexican American history instead of World History or World Geography to receive a Social Studies credit toward graduation.
More Texas school districts considering 4-day school weeks
The 50 districts across the state that are switching to a 4-day week say it's a way to attract and retain teachers. But some experts say it is an experiment that could backfire.
The 50 districts across the state that are switching to a 4-day week say it's a way to attract and retain teachers. But some experts say it is an experiment that could backfire.
University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
Mesquite ISD opts against a 4-day school week
Right now, there are about 50 school districts across the state that are trying, or getting ready to try the 4-day week.
Right now, there are about 50 school districts across the state that are trying, or getting ready to try the 4-day week.
Lowe's Foundation invests $50M to address 'critical' tradespeople worker shortage
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.
Education industry at highest risk for layoffs over next 6 months: survey
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
Rockwall-Heath coach resigns after school workout investigation
Rockwall-Heath High School's head football coach has resigned following an investigation into an off-season workout that landed several football players in the hospital.
Rockwall-Heath High School's head football coach has resigned following an investigation into an off-season workout that landed several football players in the hospital.