Texas ranked 10th least educated state in the US: WalletHub study
The Lone Star State was also found to have one of the least percentages of high-school diploma holders in the country.
The Lone Star State was also found to have one of the least percentages of high-school diploma holders in the country.
George Clooney helps establish 'model' high school in LA
George Clooney is known as many things... actor, director, writer, producer, activist. Now, he’s also known as the co-founder of a public school program that’s been described as a “national model” by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
George Clooney is known as many things... actor, director, writer, producer, activist. Now, he’s also known as the co-founder of a public school program that’s been described as a “national model” by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD takes steps to address student fentanyl abuse following overdose deaths
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District wants to educate families about the dangers of fentanyl after several recent student overdose deaths.
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District wants to educate families about the dangers of fentanyl after several recent student overdose deaths.
Duncanville High School forced to forfeit final girls' basketball game due to ongoing investigation
Duncanville ISD is once again in the spotlight. A new district investigation caused the girls’ basketball coaches and former head coach to be put on leave and the team to forfeit their final game Tuesday night.
Duncanville ISD is once again in the spotlight. A new district investigation caused the girls’ basketball coaches and former head coach to be put on leave and the team to forfeit their final game Tuesday night.
Prosper ISD will appoint new board president with newly-elected board members in May
After a four-hour executive session, the Prosper ISD School Board decided they will not have a special election for Prosper voters to elect a new president.
After a four-hour executive session, the Prosper ISD School Board decided they will not have a special election for Prosper voters to elect a new president.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
‘This is real’: Sesame Street’s first Black woman puppeteer fills ‘impactful’ role
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Dallas weather: Most school districts ultimately decide to cancel classes Friday
Things thawed out across North Texas on Thursday. But with temperatures dropping back below freezing overnight, many school districts made the decision to close or delay school on Friday.
Things thawed out across North Texas on Thursday. But with temperatures dropping back below freezing overnight, many school districts made the decision to close or delay school on Friday.
Watch: North Texas superintendent gets creative when canceling classes
The superintendent for the Blue Ridge school district found some creative ways to let kids and parents know classes were canceled because of the weather.
The superintendent for the Blue Ridge school district found some creative ways to let kids and parents know classes were canceled because of the weather.
Dallas weather: North Texas school districts to close again on Thursday
Many school districts in North Texas will be closed for yet another day because of the winter weather and icy road conditions.
Many school districts in North Texas will be closed for yet another day because of the winter weather and icy road conditions.
AI detection tool launched by ChatGPT makers OpenAI amid school cheating fears
The AI detection tool is responding to fears that ChatGPT's artificial intelligence ability to write just about anything could fuel cheating in schools.
The AI detection tool is responding to fears that ChatGPT's artificial intelligence ability to write just about anything could fuel cheating in schools.
Dallas weather: Many school districts in North Texas to remain closed on Wednesday
Many school districts in North Texas will be closed for another day because of the winter weather and icy road conditions.
Many school districts in North Texas will be closed for another day because of the winter weather and icy road conditions.
Dallas Weather: Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs among several canceling classes as winter weather hits North Texas
Several North Texas school districts have already canceled classes Tuesday because of the wintry weather., Dallas and Forth Worth ISDs are among those who announced they will not be holding classes on Tuesday.
Several North Texas school districts have already canceled classes Tuesday because of the wintry weather., Dallas and Forth Worth ISDs are among those who announced they will not be holding classes on Tuesday.
West Virginia advances mandate to display ‘In God We Trust’ in schools
Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and to tell them it's okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.
Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and to tell them it's okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.
Bill filed in Texas House to withhold state funds from universities that teach critical race theory
HB 1607, filed by Republican state Rep. Cody Harris, would make institutions of higher learning ineligible to receive state funds if they teach critical race theory.
HB 1607, filed by Republican state Rep. Cody Harris, would make institutions of higher learning ineligible to receive state funds if they teach critical race theory.
Woman poses as child for days at NJ school
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested after posing as a child to enroll at New Brunswick High School in central New Jersey.
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested after posing as a child to enroll at New Brunswick High School in central New Jersey.
From homeless shelters to medical school, man shares his story in hopes of inspiring others
A Texan who grew up in homeless shelters, and who was surrounded by gangs and drug use, has overcome the odds stacked against him to get into medical school. His older brother, who is now an attorney, helped inspire him through the journey.
A Texan who grew up in homeless shelters, and who was surrounded by gangs and drug use, has overcome the odds stacked against him to get into medical school. His older brother, who is now an attorney, helped inspire him through the journey.
Dallas ISD to ban TikTok from district WiFi, devices
Dallas ISD confirmed Friday that the district is planning to ban TikTok from being used on its WiFi and on district devices.
Dallas ISD confirmed Friday that the district is planning to ban TikTok from being used on its WiFi and on district devices.
Cedar Hill ISD police investigating 4-year-old girl's school choking death
Cedar Hill ISD said it is cooperating with a police investigation into how and why a pre-K student choked to death at school last week. Meanwhile, family and friends released colorful balloons in her memory.
Cedar Hill ISD said it is cooperating with a police investigation into how and why a pre-K student choked to death at school last week. Meanwhile, family and friends released colorful balloons in her memory.
READYTOWORK program gives Dallas ISD chance to get certifications needed to land jobs
A career readiness program has returned to Dallas ISD schools to help students who need to enter the workforce right away get the certification needed for skilled jobs.
A career readiness program has returned to Dallas ISD schools to help students who need to enter the workforce right away get the certification needed for skilled jobs.