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.
Richardson ISD after-school program shuts out neighborhood kids at one school
With so many students who were in the after-school program at Canyon Creek Elementary last year being put on the waitlist this year, one parent discovered 100% of the spots were given to staff members over returning neighborhood kids.
With so many students who were in the after-school program at Canyon Creek Elementary last year being put on the waitlist this year, one parent discovered 100% of the spots were given to staff members over returning neighborhood kids.
Several North Texas school districts still have unused money for security from 2019 grant
More than two dozen North Texas school districts still have money remaining from the 2019 grant, according to the latest numbers from the Texas Education Agency.
More than two dozen North Texas school districts still have money remaining from the 2019 grant, according to the latest numbers from the Texas Education Agency.
Texas State Board of Education turns down proposal referring to slavery as 'involuntary relocation'
There is discussion about adding lessons on slavery to social studies for younger Texas students, but the terminology one group of educators proposed using got immediate pushback.
There is discussion about adding lessons on slavery to social studies for younger Texas students, but the terminology one group of educators proposed using got immediate pushback.
STAAR test results improved this year for Texas elementary, middle school students
Standardized testing scores for elementary and middle schoolers in Texas improved this past school year after disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Standardized testing scores for elementary and middle schoolers in Texas improved this past school year after disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas educator group proposes referring to slavery as “involuntary relocation”
A group of eight public school educators and one university professor have suggested the change to the Texas State Board of Education, which is considering social studies curriculum revisions this summer.
A group of eight public school educators and one university professor have suggested the change to the Texas State Board of Education, which is considering social studies curriculum revisions this summer.
Forney ISD bans hoodies for all students, dresses for older girls
Next school year in Forney ISD, girls starting in the fifth grade and up cannot wear dresses or skirts and nobody is allowed to wear a hoodie. The district said it’s meant to improve self-esteem, promote positive behavior and enhance safety.
Next school year in Forney ISD, girls starting in the fifth grade and up cannot wear dresses or skirts and nobody is allowed to wear a hoodie. The district said it’s meant to improve self-esteem, promote positive behavior and enhance safety.
School districts pricing out parents on record requests by charging tens of thousands in 'exorbitant fees'
A freedom of information expert from Iowa told Fox News Digital 'that the government is using [public records fees] as a way to place records out of reach of ordinary folks.'
A freedom of information expert from Iowa told Fox News Digital 'that the government is using [public records fees] as a way to place records out of reach of ordinary folks.'
Supreme Court rules religious schools can get Maine tuition aid
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can't exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can't exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.
Pharrell Williams completely pays off Euless native's student loan debt
The “Happy” singer used Juneteenth weekend to announce he's clearing college debt for five NAACP youth leaders who attend historically Black colleges and universities. One of those students is from North Texas.
The “Happy” singer used Juneteenth weekend to announce he's clearing college debt for five NAACP youth leaders who attend historically Black colleges and universities. One of those students is from North Texas.
Texas high school STAAR test results improved this year
Standardized testing scores in Texas are slowly improving after disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Standardized testing scores in Texas are slowly improving after disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dallas ISD police chief addresses security questions following Uvalde shooting
The Dallas ISD police chief told a group of parents that in the wake of the Robb Elementary shooting, they have made adjustments to district summer programs like band camps and summer school.
The Dallas ISD police chief told a group of parents that in the wake of the Robb Elementary shooting, they have made adjustments to district summer programs like band camps and summer school.
Fort Worth ISD creates new safety and security committee
Trustees say the plans to create a safety and security committee were months in the making, but the board decided to act more quickly after the Uvalde shooting.
Trustees say the plans to create a safety and security committee were months in the making, but the board decided to act more quickly after the Uvalde shooting.
Texas House speaker pitches spending more than $100 million for mental health, school safety programs
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had asked House leaders to support his push for arming school police officers with bulletproof shields after the Uvalde shooting. House Speaker Dade Phelan is also asking for more money for mental health and school safety programs.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had asked House leaders to support his push for arming school police officers with bulletproof shields after the Uvalde shooting. House Speaker Dade Phelan is also asking for more money for mental health and school safety programs.
Dallas City Council briefed on security measures at Dallas-area school districts
The Dallas Police Department is meeting with Dallas-area school districts to improve plans for campus security in the event of an active shooter.
The Dallas Police Department is meeting with Dallas-area school districts to improve plans for campus security in the event of an active shooter.
Dallas City Council member seeks more SROs at Richardson ISD schools
A member of the Dallas City Council sent a letter to Richardson ISD asking it to increase school safety on all campuses.
A member of the Dallas City Council sent a letter to Richardson ISD asking it to increase school safety on all campuses.
Majority of Texas teachers don't want to be armed, teachers union survey finds
A teachers union survey of Texas school employees shows they overwhelmingly do not want to be armed. Instead, it shows they favor new laws that would restrict the age someone can buy a gun and require comprehensive background checks.
A teachers union survey of Texas school employees shows they overwhelmingly do not want to be armed. Instead, it shows they favor new laws that would restrict the age someone can buy a gun and require comprehensive background checks.
City of Fort Worth discusses adding resource officers to elementary schools
To date, Fort Worth elementary schools do not have officers. Like many other districts, it was not believed to be cost-effective. But in wake of the Uvalde mass shooting, that may change.
To date, Fort Worth elementary schools do not have officers. Like many other districts, it was not believed to be cost-effective. But in wake of the Uvalde mass shooting, that may change.
Keller ISD says arming school employees "on the table" following Uvalde mass shooting
The topic of arming school employees has been brought up throughout the past few weeks. In Keller, it’s far from a sure thing. But for now, it’s a part of a broader conversation.
The topic of arming school employees has been brought up throughout the past few weeks. In Keller, it’s far from a sure thing. But for now, it’s a part of a broader conversation.
Summer school in session for Fort Worth ISD students
Fort Worth ISD is offering 25 summer programs for students to learn and discover new things, including regular summer school, bilingual, career and technical education and special education.
Fort Worth ISD is offering 25 summer programs for students to learn and discover new things, including regular summer school, bilingual, career and technical education and special education.