Kindergartner brings Jose Cuervo margaritas to snack time at Livonia school
A kindergartner brought Jose Cuervo margaritas to snack time at a Livonia school and handed out drinks to her classmates. Now the parents of two other kindergartners are outraged.
A kindergartner brought Jose Cuervo margaritas to snack time at a Livonia school and handed out drinks to her classmates. Now the parents of two other kindergartners are outraged.
Parent dressed as Easter Bunny passes out condoms at Texas elementary school
A parent dressed as the Easter Bunny passed out unopened condoms as well as plastic eggs containing candy to students at Gullett Elementary School, says Austin ISD.
A parent dressed as the Easter Bunny passed out unopened condoms as well as plastic eggs containing candy to students at Gullett Elementary School, says Austin ISD.
Texas school district moving to 4-day school week due to teacher shortage
Jasper ISD said the new 2022-23 four-day school week was unanimously approved due to a teacher shortage.
Jasper ISD said the new 2022-23 four-day school week was unanimously approved due to a teacher shortage.
Mesquite youth pastor, former teacher's aide accused of sexually assaulting several children
Mesquite police are investigating multiple allegations of child sexual abuse against a youth pastor who also worked for Mesquite ISD and the city’s after-school program. So far, four victims have come forward. Some of the victims are as young as 5 and 6 years old.
Mesquite police are investigating multiple allegations of child sexual abuse against a youth pastor who also worked for Mesquite ISD and the city’s after-school program. So far, four victims have come forward. Some of the victims are as young as 5 and 6 years old.
Arlington ISD Girl Scout starts bookworm vending machine
Who would have guessed that a trip to a vending machine with no candy could be this exciting? And it's the latest addition to Wood Elementary School in Arlington: the bookworm vending machine.
Who would have guessed that a trip to a vending machine with no candy could be this exciting? And it's the latest addition to Wood Elementary School in Arlington: the bookworm vending machine.
Bullying complaints at Joshua ISD prompt protests at board meeting
Families filled the boardroom to show the district they’re standing together and standing up against how the district is addressing bullying issues. Joshua ISD parents frustrated and on the brink of tears described what they call ongoing bullying issues they say their children have faced at school.
Families filled the boardroom to show the district they’re standing together and standing up against how the district is addressing bullying issues. Joshua ISD parents frustrated and on the brink of tears described what they call ongoing bullying issues they say their children have faced at school.
Granbury ISD teacher resigns after student burned in science experiment gone wrong
Granbury police are investigating a science experiment gone wrong at Granbury Middle School last Friday that landed a 12-year-old boy in the hospital with severe burns to both of his hands. The experiment involved hand sanitizer and fire.
Granbury police are investigating a science experiment gone wrong at Granbury Middle School last Friday that landed a 12-year-old boy in the hospital with severe burns to both of his hands. The experiment involved hand sanitizer and fire.
Student loan repayments: White House to extend pandemic pause through Aug. 31
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philadelphia students start GoFundMe to buy teacher new shoes, raise $3K
Students at the Tech Freire Charter School in North Philadelphia raised over $3,000 to get their teacher a new pair of shoes after starting a GoFundMe page as part of an April Fool's joke.
Students at the Tech Freire Charter School in North Philadelphia raised over $3,000 to get their teacher a new pair of shoes after starting a GoFundMe page as part of an April Fool's joke.
Joshua ISD teachers resign for getting free lunches meant for students
Joshua ISD says four elementary school teachers resigned after admitting to getting free lunches from students who got the meals as part of the federal government's COVID-19 free lunch program.
Joshua ISD says four elementary school teachers resigned after admitting to getting free lunches from students who got the meals as part of the federal government's COVID-19 free lunch program.
Parent of transgender child speaks out after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs anti-trans bills
Arizona has joined a growing list of Republican-controlled states looking to restrict transgender rights as they gain more visibility in culture and society, and the mother of a transgender child in Arizona is expressing her devastation over Gov. Ducey's decision to sign the anti-trans bills.
Arizona has joined a growing list of Republican-controlled states looking to restrict transgender rights as they gain more visibility in culture and society, and the mother of a transgender child in Arizona is expressing her devastation over Gov. Ducey's decision to sign the anti-trans bills.
Azle High School senior helps bring piece of WWII history to campus
Azle High School is now home to a unique piece of World War II history thanks in part to an ambitious and caring senior there. At a dedication ceremony at the campus, a piece of the USS Arizona that was sunk at Pearl Harbor was put on permanent display.
Azle High School is now home to a unique piece of World War II history thanks in part to an ambitious and caring senior there. At a dedication ceremony at the campus, a piece of the USS Arizona that was sunk at Pearl Harbor was put on permanent display.
Houston-area student wins $90K settlement after teacher bullied her for sitting out Pledge of Allegiance
A Houston-area student won a $90,000 settlement after suing Klein ISD, claiming her teachers harassed her for sitting out the Pledge of Allegiance.
A Houston-area student won a $90,000 settlement after suing Klein ISD, claiming her teachers harassed her for sitting out the Pledge of Allegiance.
Texas schools won’t lose funding for attendance drops during the pandemic
To help public schools, Texas will allow school districts to throw away low attendance day rates as a way to help their averages and not lose funding because of the pandemic.
To help public schools, Texas will allow school districts to throw away low attendance day rates as a way to help their averages and not lose funding because of the pandemic.
Fort Worth ISD superintendent to resign at end of school year
Superintendent Kent Scribner announced in January his plans to retire after his contract ended in 2024. Instead, he’s now going to resign and leave much sooner in August.
Superintendent Kent Scribner announced in January his plans to retire after his contract ended in 2024. Instead, he’s now going to resign and leave much sooner in August.
Jacksboro ISD students return to class one week after tornado
There were lots of hugs and smiles on the faces of Jacksboro students as they returned to class for the first time since an EF-3 tornado blew through their town.
There were lots of hugs and smiles on the faces of Jacksboro students as they returned to class for the first time since an EF-3 tornado blew through their town.
Jacksboro students return to school Tuesday after EF-3 tornado
The high school remains damaged but has been declared safe enough for students to come back. The elementary school is still too dangerous. Kids will be split up among the middle school campus and churches that are becoming makeshift schools.
The high school remains damaged but has been declared safe enough for students to come back. The elementary school is still too dangerous. Kids will be split up among the middle school campus and churches that are becoming makeshift schools.
Fort Worth ISD hosting job fairs, offering signing bonuses
Fort Worth ISD is also hosting a series of job fairs to fill open positions at the district, and it's offering signing bonuses as an incentive for new hires. The district is also taking its efforts across state lines.
Fort Worth ISD is also hosting a series of job fairs to fill open positions at the district, and it's offering signing bonuses as an incentive for new hires. The district is also taking its efforts across state lines.
TikTok Orbeez Challenge causes panic at Royse City High School
A group of students prompted a lockdown Friday morning at Royse City High School. It was apparently all part of the trendy Orbeez Challenge on TikTok but will get them in serious trouble.
A group of students prompted a lockdown Friday morning at Royse City High School. It was apparently all part of the trendy Orbeez Challenge on TikTok but will get them in serious trouble.
100-year-old rule banning jazz in New Orleans schools may finally be reversed
During Carnival season, flocks of marching bands parade through the city streets even though jazz music and dancing has been banned in New Orleans public schools for almost a century.
During Carnival season, flocks of marching bands parade through the city streets even though jazz music and dancing has been banned in New Orleans public schools for almost a century.