Racist graffiti sprayed painted at 2 North Texas schools
The graffiti had hateful and violent messages about Black people, Jews and Hispanic people. One of the messages contained a vague campus threat.
The graffiti had hateful and violent messages about Black people, Jews and Hispanic people. One of the messages contained a vague campus threat.
Texas education commissioner discusses changes to STAAR test, ways to prep new teachers
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath answered questions from lawmakers to address a series of issues, including teacher shortages, the STAAR test and the impact that school vouchers could have on education in the state.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath answered questions from lawmakers to address a series of issues, including teacher shortages, the STAAR test and the impact that school vouchers could have on education in the state.
Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
Former Colleyville Heritage principal sues school district for defamation
A former North Texas high school principal who was caught up in a critical race theory controversy is suing his old district and a school board member.
A former North Texas high school principal who was caught up in a critical race theory controversy is suing his old district and a school board member.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD discusses fentanyl with families
Parents and members of the Carrollton community expressed concerns over the district’s response to the string of student overdoses from fentanyl-laced pills.
Parents and members of the Carrollton community expressed concerns over the district’s response to the string of student overdoses from fentanyl-laced pills.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
Student loan forgiveness to go before Supreme Court: The arguments explained
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
Cedar Hill ISD cracking down on fighting in school
Some of the policies include 45 day suspensions for students involved in fight, punishments for students who record fights and an increase in random searches by Cedar Hill ISD police.
Some of the policies include 45 day suspensions for students involved in fight, punishments for students who record fights and an increase in random searches by Cedar Hill ISD police.
White student sues Howard University for $2 million over racial discrimination
A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."
A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."
Gov. Abbott responds to criticism of school voucher program
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas public schools will not lose funding if education savings accounts are established in the state.
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas public schools will not lose funding if education savings accounts are established in the state.
Texas teachers need raises, training and better working conditions to fix shortages, state task force finds
The yearlong review also recommends increasing the funds schools get per student, a measure already favored by lawmakers looking how to spend a historic state budget surplus.
The yearlong review also recommends increasing the funds schools get per student, a measure already favored by lawmakers looking how to spend a historic state budget surplus.
10-year-old Forney student claims teacher taped him to chair, school police investigating
A Forney ISD teacher is on administrative leave and a school police are investigating after a 10-year-old student claimed the teacher taped him to his desk chair this week. A district spokesperson told FOX 4, "there are two sides to every story."
A Forney ISD teacher is on administrative leave and a school police are investigating after a 10-year-old student claimed the teacher taped him to his desk chair this week. A district spokesperson told FOX 4, "there are two sides to every story."
Debate over school vouchers continues in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has made school vouchers one of his highest priorities this legislative session. However, the Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers says this is school privatization.
Gov. Greg Abbott has made school vouchers one of his highest priorities this legislative session. However, the Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers says this is school privatization.
What you should know about education savings accounts, the voucher-like program championed by Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas is the latest state to pitch a version of the program, which lets parents who opt out of their local school districts use tax dollars to pay for private schooling.
Texas is the latest state to pitch a version of the program, which lets parents who opt out of their local school districts use tax dollars to pay for private schooling.
Plaque honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. unveiled at SMU
Tuesday's event was to unveil a Texas state historical marker recognizing King’s speech. The actual marker is at the foot of the steps before you enter McFarlin Auditorium. Two students who led the effort to bring a historical marker spoke at the event.
Tuesday's event was to unveil a Texas state historical marker recognizing King’s speech. The actual marker is at the foot of the steps before you enter McFarlin Auditorium. Two students who led the effort to bring a historical marker spoke at the event.
Candlelight vigil to be held for teenage victims of Carrollton fentanyl drug ring
A candlelight vigil will be held Friday in Carrollton for teenage fentanyl overdose victims tied to a drug ring. The vigil will also act as a way to educate parents about the dangers of these drugs.
A candlelight vigil will be held Friday in Carrollton for teenage fentanyl overdose victims tied to a drug ring. The vigil will also act as a way to educate parents about the dangers of these drugs.
Mesquite ISD to vote on 4-day school week to battle 'extreme teacher shortage'
The district said the 4-day week could be a tool for retaining and recruiting teachers.
The district said the 4-day week could be a tool for retaining and recruiting teachers.
Murphy Middle School on lockdown for ‘security concern’
The district said there is a security concern but noted that students and staff are safe.
The district said there is a security concern but noted that students and staff are safe.
Student, 76, finishes doctorate more than 50 years after starting
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Arlington ISD auto body shop offers students real-life experience
Auto shops typically will not hire anyone under 18, so it’s tough for students to get that experience before they graduate. Arlington ISD’s Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center is changing that.
Auto shops typically will not hire anyone under 18, so it’s tough for students to get that experience before they graduate. Arlington ISD’s Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center is changing that.