Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs among North Texas districts opening late Friday due to weather
Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs are among some area districts delaying the start of classes Friday after all districts cancelled classes Thursday.
Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs are among some area districts delaying the start of classes Friday after all districts cancelled classes Thursday.
Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Dallas, Fort Worth & other North Texas school districts announce winter storm closures
Nearly all North Texas school districts, including Dallas and Fort Worth ISD, announced they will be closed on Thursday because of another icy winter storm.
Nearly all North Texas school districts, including Dallas and Fort Worth ISD, announced they will be closed on Thursday because of another icy winter storm.
Broken water pipe forces Kennedale ISD students to move to other schools
Classes at a school in Kennedale in southeast Tarrant County were canceled Monday because of damage from a broken water pipe.
Classes at a school in Kennedale in southeast Tarrant County were canceled Monday because of damage from a broken water pipe.
80-year-old man gets ‘met minimum’ stamp removed from high school diploma
Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.
Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to end teacher tenure to fight critical race theory
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is vowing legislation to prevent critical race theory from being taught in Texas colleges and universities. He is threatening potentially punitive action against professors who try to teach CRT.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is vowing legislation to prevent critical race theory from being taught in Texas colleges and universities. He is threatening potentially punitive action against professors who try to teach CRT.
Hundreds of Fort Worth ISD students surprised with Paul Quinn College acceptance letters
High school students from Fort Worth got a big surprise while visiting one college campus. They now all have the chance to go to college.
High school students from Fort Worth got a big surprise while visiting one college campus. They now all have the chance to go to college.
Voters oust San Francisco school board members in special recall election
As of the Tuesday night election, San Francisco Unified School board President Gabriela Lopez and members Faauuga Moliga, and Allison Collins no longer hold their seats.
As of the Tuesday night election, San Francisco Unified School board President Gabriela Lopez and members Faauuga Moliga, and Allison Collins no longer hold their seats.
Superintendent Exodus: 10 North Texas superintendents leaving school districts
There is turnover in education all the time. But having 10 superintendents in one region announce retirement in the same school year is prompting the question, why now?
There is turnover in education all the time. But having 10 superintendents in one region announce retirement in the same school year is prompting the question, why now?
Little Elm ISD superintendent to retire
Another North Texas school superintendent is retiring. Little Elm ISD Superintendent Daniel Gallagher will step down at the end of the year.
Another North Texas school superintendent is retiring. Little Elm ISD Superintendent Daniel Gallagher will step down at the end of the year.
North Texas students, teachers ready for school closures Thursday and Friday
Most North Texas school districts have already made the call to cancel school for Thursday and Friday due to the expected winter weather.
Most North Texas school districts have already made the call to cancel school for Thursday and Friday due to the expected winter weather.
HBCU bomb threats prompt campuses across US to heighten police presence
Historically Black colleges and universities in the D.C. region, and around the country, have increased their police presence Wednesday following a second day of targeted bomb threats.
Historically Black colleges and universities in the D.C. region, and around the country, have increased their police presence Wednesday following a second day of targeted bomb threats.
Major school districts close schools Thursday and Friday due to expected winter weather
Dallas, Fort Worth and many other major school districts have already decided to close campuses ahead of the winter weather. More are expected to follow suit.
Dallas, Fort Worth and many other major school districts have already decided to close campuses ahead of the winter weather. More are expected to follow suit.
Texas teacher turnover rate remains low despite pandemic challenges, new data shows
According to new data, at the beginning of this school year, the attrition rate for teachers in Texas was at 9.4%. Experts say that's actually much better than the national average sitting at 16%.
According to new data, at the beginning of this school year, the attrition rate for teachers in Texas was at 9.4%. Experts say that's actually much better than the national average sitting at 16%.
Richardson ISD mask mandate set to expire on Friday
Beginning on Monday, face masks will be encouraged but not required for all Richardson ISD students, staff and campus visitors.
Beginning on Monday, face masks will be encouraged but not required for all Richardson ISD students, staff and campus visitors.
Granbury ISD removes 5 "sexually explicit" books from school libraries
Gov. Abbott's campaign against inappropriate library books prompted the Granbury school district to ban five novels by the same author. They reportedly contain sexually explicit content.
Gov. Abbott's campaign against inappropriate library books prompted the Granbury school district to ban five novels by the same author. They reportedly contain sexually explicit content.
Tennessee school district bans Holocaust graphic novel 'Maus' over 'inappropriate language'
A Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to “inappropriate language” and an illustration of a nude woman.
A Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to “inappropriate language” and an illustration of a nude woman.
Plano ISD superintendent is the latest to announce retirement
The trend of North Texas superintendents retiring continues. Plano ISD Superintendent Sara Bonser is the latest to announce plans to step down.
The trend of North Texas superintendents retiring continues. Plano ISD Superintendent Sara Bonser is the latest to announce plans to step down.
Dallas teachers group wants COVID-19 sick time policy change reversed
The new Dallas ISD policy, which results from the new CDC recommendations, cuts the amount of leave time for teachers and staff who get COVID-19 from 10 days to five.
The new Dallas ISD policy, which results from the new CDC recommendations, cuts the amount of leave time for teachers and staff who get COVID-19 from 10 days to five.
SAT exams go digital amidst changing college admissions landscape
With SAT exams going to a digital format, test-takers will be allowed to use their own laptops or tablets at a monitored testing site.
With SAT exams going to a digital format, test-takers will be allowed to use their own laptops or tablets at a monitored testing site.