North Texas teachers surprised with $200K in grants
It was a big day for some North Texas teachers. They were part of a surprise presentation awarding $200,000 in grants.
It was a big day for some North Texas teachers. They were part of a surprise presentation awarding $200,000 in grants.
Parent protesters want Prosper ISD leaders to resign over bus driver's sexual abuse case
Prosper ISD parents in Collin County called on district leaders to step down at a demonstration and then again at Monday night’s school board meeting.
Prosper ISD parents in Collin County called on district leaders to step down at a demonstration and then again at Monday night’s school board meeting.
Book ban efforts surging in 2022, library association says
The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles.
The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles.
Parents sue Brock ISD after 6-year-old is killed by school bus
The parents of a little girl who was killed in a school bus accident in Parker County are suing her school district over her death. They're also suing the bus manufacturer.
The parents of a little girl who was killed in a school bus accident in Parker County are suing her school district over her death. They're also suing the bus manufacturer.
Professor comforts student’s crying baby while teaching class
The South Carolina math professor stepped in to hold a student’s baby so she could participate in class without distractions.
The South Carolina math professor stepped in to hold a student’s baby so she could participate in class without distractions.
Prosper ISD to hire firm to investigate after lawsuit alleges bus driver sexually abused students
The Prosper ISD school board decided to hire an independent firm to investigate sexual abuse accusations against a former employee. But that only happened after it was revealed the first firm it hired seemingly had a conflict of interest because it was already defending the district in a lawsuit over the abuse allegations.
The Prosper ISD school board decided to hire an independent firm to investigate sexual abuse accusations against a former employee. But that only happened after it was revealed the first firm it hired seemingly had a conflict of interest because it was already defending the district in a lawsuit over the abuse allegations.
Former student arrested for threats mentioning Azle High School
A former Azle Independent School District student is in custody accused of making a threat related to the high school on social media.
A former Azle Independent School District student is in custody accused of making a threat related to the high school on social media.
Parents ask Frisco ISD to update transgender bathroom use policy
Although there have been no problems with the way Frisco ISD handles bathrooms for transgender students, some parents and trustees are calling for changes.
Although there have been no problems with the way Frisco ISD handles bathrooms for transgender students, some parents and trustees are calling for changes.
Parkland Hospital sees surge in COVID-19 cases among kids going back to school
The hospital’s positivity rate has spiked from 20% one week ago to 30%. It says kids are driving the increase. In addition to kids going back to school, doctors say low vaccination rates are to blame.
The hospital’s positivity rate has spiked from 20% one week ago to 30%. It says kids are driving the increase. In addition to kids going back to school, doctors say low vaccination rates are to blame.
Politics and pandemic are driving Texas teachers to consider quitting, survey finds
An online survey of 1,291 teachers by the Charles Butt Foundation shows more teacher dissatisfaction as Texas school districts scramble to attract talent.
An online survey of 1,291 teachers by the Charles Butt Foundation shows more teacher dissatisfaction as Texas school districts scramble to attract talent.
Annual consignment sale helping students returning to school kicks off in North Richland Hills
Whether you’re buying or selling, a huge room filled with items for kids is helping families stretch their dollar at a time when it’s needed most.
Whether you’re buying or selling, a huge room filled with items for kids is helping families stretch their dollar at a time when it’s needed most.
Irving non-profit helping students, teachers seeks help following $15K in flood damage
The Irving Schools Foundation provides things like uniforms, food, school supplies, and scholarships to children, parents and teachers in Irving. After sustaining quite a bit of damage last month, they say they don't have the funding to make repairs and continue to operate all of their programs.
The Irving Schools Foundation provides things like uniforms, food, school supplies, and scholarships to children, parents and teachers in Irving. After sustaining quite a bit of damage last month, they say they don't have the funding to make repairs and continue to operate all of their programs.
North Texas schools ask students to wear maroon Tuesday as Uvalde students return to class
Uvalde CISD classes will begin Tuesday as students return to the classroom for the first time since the shooting at Robb Elementary School.
Uvalde CISD classes will begin Tuesday as students return to the classroom for the first time since the shooting at Robb Elementary School.
University of Utah addresses racially motivated incidents on campus
One incident reportedly involved a White delivery man yelling racial slurs at a Black faculty member.
One incident reportedly involved a White delivery man yelling racial slurs at a Black faculty member.
Parents call for schools to remove "In God We Trust" signs
The parents say the "In God We Trust" signs provided to Carroll ISD, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Keller ISD and Mansfield ISD by conservative corporation Patriot Mobile are not in compliance with the law.
The parents say the "In God We Trust" signs provided to Carroll ISD, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Keller ISD and Mansfield ISD by conservative corporation Patriot Mobile are not in compliance with the law.
'In God We Trust' signs at North Texas schools break the law, parents say
The parents say the “In God We Trust” signs provided to Carroll ISD, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Keller ISD and Mansfield ISD by conservative corporation Patriot Mobile are not in compliance with the law.
The parents say the “In God We Trust” signs provided to Carroll ISD, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Keller ISD and Mansfield ISD by conservative corporation Patriot Mobile are not in compliance with the law.
Fort Worth ISD superintendent finalist Dr. Angelica Ramsey discusses plans for the district
It appears Fort Worth ISD has chosen its new superintendent. Dr. Angelica Ramsey talks about how she will approach the job of serving nearly 75,000 students and more than 5,000 teachers.
It appears Fort Worth ISD has chosen its new superintendent. Dr. Angelica Ramsey talks about how she will approach the job of serving nearly 75,000 students and more than 5,000 teachers.
Euless Trinity High student said he was going to blow up school, police say
Several North Texas schools and districts on Thursday either had to go on lockdown or lockout due to threats either to schools or outside of them. That included an evacuation of Euless Trinity High School, where a student there made what sounded like a verbal threat.
Several North Texas schools and districts on Thursday either had to go on lockdown or lockout due to threats either to schools or outside of them. That included an evacuation of Euless Trinity High School, where a student there made what sounded like a verbal threat.
Texas State Board of Education votes to delay social studies curriculum update after complaints
Some public speakers complained that the proposals diminish what they call American exceptionalism and could promote critical race theory, which many of the participants who actually worked on the proposals called misleading and misinformed.
Some public speakers complained that the proposals diminish what they call American exceptionalism and could promote critical race theory, which many of the participants who actually worked on the proposals called misleading and misinformed.
Texas State Board of Education votes to delay social studies curriculum update after complaints
The Texas State Board of Education's preliminary vote was to delay most updates to social studies curriculum after complaints from conservative activists.
The Texas State Board of Education's preliminary vote was to delay most updates to social studies curriculum after complaints from conservative activists.