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.
AUDIO: Granbury ISD superintendent orders librarians to remove LGBTQ books
Granbury ISD responded to leaked audio from January, in which the district's superintendent tells school librarians to pull books that focus on sexuality and gender. Shortly after that. more than 100 titles were removed for review.
Granbury ISD responded to leaked audio from January, in which the district's superintendent tells school librarians to pull books that focus on sexuality and gender. Shortly after that. more than 100 titles were removed for review.
Arlington ISD to offer free, full-day pre-k for all students in the fall
Beginning in the fall, all 4-year-olds in the Arlington school district will be eligible for pre-k, regardless of family income.
Beginning in the fall, all 4-year-olds in the Arlington school district will be eligible for pre-k, regardless of family income.
Outgoing superintendents say critical race theory is not taught in schools
Outgoing superintendents from three of North Texas' largest school districts all agreed that critical race theory is nothing more than a distraction and said it isn't taught in schools. “This is a manufactured crisis. This is not real."
Outgoing superintendents from three of North Texas' largest school districts all agreed that critical race theory is nothing more than a distraction and said it isn't taught in schools. “This is a manufactured crisis. This is not real."
Study: Black girls viewed as less innocent than their white peers
A recent study shows that Black girls are viewed as less innocent than their white peers.
A recent study shows that Black girls are viewed as less innocent than their white peers.
Jacksboro High School softball, baseball games go on as planned despite tornado damage
Even with the destruction and devastation after a powerful EF-3 tornado ripped through the town of Jacksboro, the high school’s baseball and softball teams continued Wednesday — thanks to the help of a town that was also impacted by tornadoes.
Even with the destruction and devastation after a powerful EF-3 tornado ripped through the town of Jacksboro, the high school’s baseball and softball teams continued Wednesday — thanks to the help of a town that was also impacted by tornadoes.
Some Colorado high schools are doing away with 'valedictorian'
Cherry Creek School District will no longer highlight valedictorians at graduation because ‘learning is not a competition.'
Cherry Creek School District will no longer highlight valedictorians at graduation because ‘learning is not a competition.'
Future doctors from Fort Worth college learn their residencies on Match Day
More than 200 medical students from the College of Osteopathic Physicians at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth opened their match letters for residency Friday. The class of 2022 was the first in-person Match Day since 2019 due to COVID-19.
More than 200 medical students from the College of Osteopathic Physicians at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth opened their match letters for residency Friday. The class of 2022 was the first in-person Match Day since 2019 due to COVID-19.
UT-Dallas, UT-Arlington offering free tuition to more students
Undergraduate students at UTD and UTA whose families make less than a certain amount will qualify for free tuition next year. It's all part of a program to make a college education more affordable for Texans.
Undergraduate students at UTD and UTA whose families make less than a certain amount will qualify for free tuition next year. It's all part of a program to make a college education more affordable for Texans.
High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
US public schools to stop serving free meals to all students once pandemic waiver expires
Public schools have been serving all students free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is likely coming to an end this summer after federal funding was not extended.
Public schools have been serving all students free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is likely coming to an end this summer after federal funding was not extended.
DeSoto ISD cancels Friday classes after violent fight between teacher and student
DeSoto ISD announced it is canceling all classes Friday after a violent fight between a substitute teacher and a student this week. The district made the move after a video of the fight was posted online. It shows a student throwing a chair at a substitute teacher and that teacher throwing chairs back.
DeSoto ISD announced it is canceling all classes Friday after a violent fight between a substitute teacher and a student this week. The district made the move after a video of the fight was posted online. It shows a student throwing a chair at a substitute teacher and that teacher throwing chairs back.
Grand Prairie ISD teacher wins $25,000 Milken Educator Award
A Grand Prairie ISD teacher won what is known as the equivalent of an Oscar award in education, and the award also comes with a nice cash prize.
A Grand Prairie ISD teacher won what is known as the equivalent of an Oscar award in education, and the award also comes with a nice cash prize.
What is the 'Don't Say Gay' bill? What supporters, critics say about Florida's House Bill 1557
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Sixth-grader builds Lego replica of teacher for appreciation week
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
Superintendent Michael Hinojosa reflects on his tenure with Dallas ISD
Longtime Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa said he's got a lot of work to do before he leaves the district at the end of the school year.
Longtime Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa said he's got a lot of work to do before he leaves the district at the end of the school year.
9 Texas colleges, universities partner with Amazon's Career Choice program
Amazon employees in Texas will now have access to education from nine colleges and universities as well as national online education providers.
Amazon employees in Texas will now have access to education from nine colleges and universities as well as national online education providers.
Civil rights groups demand apology after Granbury ISD removes library books
The fight over school library content in Texas ratchets up in one North Texas city. The Granbury school district is being asked to apologize for removing books it deemed sexually explicit.
The fight over school library content in Texas ratchets up in one North Texas city. The Granbury school district is being asked to apologize for removing books it deemed sexually explicit.
Plano ISD promotes Teresa Williams to superintendent
Plano ISD's deputy superintendent will take over as superintendent after the current superintendent retires at the end of the school year.
Plano ISD's deputy superintendent will take over as superintendent after the current superintendent retires at the end of the school year.
Dallas ISD drops mask mandate starting Monday
Masks are no longer required inside Dallas ISD buildings starting Monday.
Masks are no longer required inside Dallas ISD buildings starting Monday.