Texas State Board of Education considers ditching BC, AD calendar dating system
In the draft, BC and AD would be replaced by more religiously-neutral language in Texas social studies classes.
In the draft, BC and AD would be replaced by more religiously-neutral language in Texas social studies classes.
Texas State Board of Education considers ditching BC, AD calendar dating system
In the draft, BC and AD would be replaced by more religiously-neutral language in Texas social studies classes.
In the draft, BC and AD would be replaced by more religiously-neutral language in Texas social studies classes.
Texas Board of Education seeks clarification on how racism can be taught in classrooms
The lawmaker who wrote the bill says he may introduce new legislation to clarify.
The lawmaker who wrote the bill says he may introduce new legislation to clarify.
Back to School: Year begins for students in 5 Dallas ISD schools
It’s the first day of school for a handful of schools in the Dallas Independent School District. It’s also the first day for the district’s new superintendent.
It’s the first day of school for a handful of schools in the Dallas Independent School District. It’s also the first day for the district’s new superintendent.
Angelina Jolie reveals daughter, Zahara, will attend Spelman College
Angelina Jolie posted her daughter will attend Spelman, one of two historically Black colleges for women, this fall.
Angelina Jolie posted her daughter will attend Spelman, one of two historically Black colleges for women, this fall.
North Texas school districts reminding parents they must apply for free school meals this year
With the start of the school year coming up fast, many local school districts are warning parents that there is an additional step to get their students free school breakfast and lunches this year.
With the start of the school year coming up fast, many local school districts are warning parents that there is an additional step to get their students free school breakfast and lunches this year.
North Texas parents thankful for school supplies giveaway amid soaring prices
With inflation being the highest in decades, on the minds of parents is dealing with rising prices and back-to-school shopping. That’s where the Texas Rangers Youth Academy and Buckner International stepped in.
With inflation being the highest in decades, on the minds of parents is dealing with rising prices and back-to-school shopping. That’s where the Texas Rangers Youth Academy and Buckner International stepped in.
Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.
Fort Worth ISD making hires on the spot as it looks to fill hundreds of open positions
Fort Worth ISD is among some North Texas school districts that held a job fair to try and address the shortage of teachers. Administrators with the school district were offering jobs on the spot with some 350 positions to fill.
Fort Worth ISD is among some North Texas school districts that held a job fair to try and address the shortage of teachers. Administrators with the school district were offering jobs on the spot with some 350 positions to fill.
Dallas ISD counselors get new training to help ease back-to-school fears
Dallas ISD and parents are facing new challenges this year because of the pandemic and recent school shootings. The district's counselors are prepared.
Dallas ISD and parents are facing new challenges this year because of the pandemic and recent school shootings. The district's counselors are prepared.
TEA commissioner admits objectionable materials can be taught in classrooms
Commissioner Mike Morath explained to lawmakers that many of the state's education standards are broad and open to interpretation which can also open the door to problems. He said school districts are putting the burden on teachers to find their own instructional materials without giving them extra time to do so.
Commissioner Mike Morath explained to lawmakers that many of the state's education standards are broad and open to interpretation which can also open the door to problems. He said school districts are putting the burden on teachers to find their own instructional materials without giving them extra time to do so.
Texas House committee hopes to make changes to deal with teacher shortage
A committee of state legislators is trying to find solutions to help school districts dealing with a shortage of teachers. One solution that seems to be within reach is changing the law so that retired teachers and staff members can return without penalties to their pension.
A committee of state legislators is trying to find solutions to help school districts dealing with a shortage of teachers. One solution that seems to be within reach is changing the law so that retired teachers and staff members can return without penalties to their pension.
2 new investigations opened into allegations of discrimination at Carroll ISD
The U.S. Department of Education opened two more investigations into Carroll ISD in Southlake.
The U.S. Department of Education opened two more investigations into Carroll ISD in Southlake.
Rural Texas districts struggling to attract teachers are switching to four-day school weeks
The switch to four-day school weeks is popular among smaller school districts such as Mineral Wells ISD that don’t always have the finances to attract or retain teachers with pay increases.
The switch to four-day school weeks is popular among smaller school districts such as Mineral Wells ISD that don’t always have the finances to attract or retain teachers with pay increases.
Harry Styles course to be offered at Texas State University
Valencia says he got the idea to pitch this course after talking to a group of students about the impact Harry Styles has had in different areas since his rise to fame 12 years ago in a band called One Direction.
Valencia says he got the idea to pitch this course after talking to a group of students about the impact Harry Styles has had in different areas since his rise to fame 12 years ago in a band called One Direction.
Dallas ISD makes clear or mesh backpacks mandatory for secondary students
Clear or mesh backpacks will be required next year for all 6th-12th grade students in the Dallas Independent School District.
Clear or mesh backpacks will be required next year for all 6th-12th grade students in the Dallas Independent School District.
Communication mishap thwarts plan for 'End Gun Violence' rally at Fort Worth ISD school
It was a communication breakdown between a community activist organizer and the school district. District personnel said there was never a discussion about allowing media to be present, and things went south from there.
It was a communication breakdown between a community activist organizer and the school district. District personnel said there was never a discussion about allowing media to be present, and things went south from there.
'Never too late': 96-year-old Florida woman earns college degree, graduates
"It's never too late." That's the message Violet Edwards wants to share with the world after the 96-year-old South Florida resident earned her college degree, after having to postpone it to focus on her family.
"It's never too late." That's the message Violet Edwards wants to share with the world after the 96-year-old South Florida resident earned her college degree, after having to postpone it to focus on her family.
Dallas ISD may require students to use clear backpacks
The Dallas Independent School District is considering a plan that would require students to use clear or mesh backpacks.
The Dallas Independent School District is considering a plan that would require students to use clear or mesh backpacks.
Richardson ISD TA raising funds for Robb Elementary teachers for school supplies
The Richardson ISD TA is from Uvalde and attended Robb Elementary School as a child. Now, he is working to make sure teachers have what they need to start over.
The Richardson ISD TA is from Uvalde and attended Robb Elementary School as a child. Now, he is working to make sure teachers have what they need to start over.