Prosper ISD school board president resigns after being accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl

Dallas police say a church pastor acting in his role of authority sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl. The suspect is also the president of the Prosper ISD school board. He has since resigned.

Arlington ISD superintendent to retire this year

Dr. Marcelo Cavazos is one of several North Texas superintendents to step down in the last two year.

Anna, Terrell ISDs switch to a 4-day school week

Students in more rural North Texas school districts will have Fridays off next year.

Lawmaker proposes $15,000 raises for all Texas teachers

State Rep. James Talarico (D-Round Rock) says the raises can be paid for with money from the state's budget surplus. Republicans have indicated they want to use that money to pay for property tax relief.

Former Arlington private school administrator arrested for sex with student

David Languell, a former director at The Oakridge School in Arlington, was arrested this week for allegedly having sex with one of the school's high school students.

Cedar Hill ISD student dies after choking on food at lunch

An elementary student in the Cedar Hill Independent School District died last week after choking on a piece of food at lunch.

UT Dallas launches new teaching apprenticeship program

UT Dallas is launching a new teaching apprenticeship program in hopes it will help address the teacher shortage.

Humble ISD teacher caught on camera assaulting student, slammed him against wall

A Humble ISD teacher is accused of assaulting a student by grabbed him, slinging him across the tables and chairs, and then slamming him up against the wall.

Sunnyvale ISD superintendent retiring from position to advocate for public schools

Doug Williams has guided the top-rated Sunnyvale district through explosive growth and the building of new schools. He says his retirement is a repurposing of his role to further advocate for public schools statewide.

Texas universities propose two-year tuition freeze in exchange for nearly additional state funding

As Texas lawmakers consider what to do with an unprecedented $32.7 billion state surplus, leaders of the state’s six largest public university systems are pitching that nearly $1 billion be allocated toward higher education. If lawmakers agree, these university chancellors pledge to hold tuition flat for all undergraduate students for the next two academic years.

Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness

If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.

Dallas ISD schools destroyed by 2019 tornado finally reopen

The Dallas Independent School District is welcoming students back to two campuses that were destroyed by a tornado in 2019.

Allen High School star quarterback is target of a hate crime, leaves school

The home of former NFL player Mike Hawkins Sr. was vandalized. Allen investigators told FOX 4 someone allegedly spray-painted the n-word on the garage. Mike Jr. was the starting quarterback for Allen High School's powerhouse football team, and he's heavily recruited.

Dallas ISD welcomes back students to schools damaged in 2019 tornado

The reopening is happening just in time for the then-displaced freshman at Thomas Jefferson High School. They are now seniors. This January opening will give them five months to enjoy this new state-of-the-art building before graduating.