California bill would require all K-12 students get COVID vaccine, remove personal belief exemption
A state lawmaker said he wants to ensure that all school students in Los Angeles and throughout the state are vaccinated against COVID-19
A state lawmaker said he wants to ensure that all school students in Los Angeles and throughout the state are vaccinated against COVID-19
Lewisville ISD is latest school district to close due to COVID-19
Lewisville ISD is closing all 70 campuses beginning on Wednesday through the rest of the week.
Lewisville ISD is closing all 70 campuses beginning on Wednesday through the rest of the week.
Carroll ISD board, teacher reach agreement after complaint about anti-racist book
Both Carroll ISD and the teacher came to an agreement during a hearing Monday morning. Neither the district nor the teacher’s attorney would say much about the agreement they were able to reach, only saying both sides are pleased with the outcome.
Both Carroll ISD and the teacher came to an agreement during a hearing Monday morning. Neither the district nor the teacher’s attorney would say much about the agreement they were able to reach, only saying both sides are pleased with the outcome.
UNT students petition for more virtual learning options amid omicron surge
UTA and UTD started the semester with online learning only. That's not an option at UNT and some students are not happy about it.
UTA and UTD started the semester with online learning only. That's not an option at UNT and some students are not happy about it.
Texas Gov. Abbott says he will adopt 'Parental Bill of Rights' for education
During a campaign event Thursday Founder’s Academy in Lewisville, Governor Greg Abbott promised to adopt a so-called "Parental Bill of Rights." He claims it will make parents more involved in what their kids learn in school. But educators said it does nothing to help parents and plenty to hurt schools.
During a campaign event Thursday Founder’s Academy in Lewisville, Governor Greg Abbott promised to adopt a so-called "Parental Bill of Rights." He claims it will make parents more involved in what their kids learn in school. But educators said it does nothing to help parents and plenty to hurt schools.
Ivy League professor says her students think most Americans earn six figures
A professor from an Ivy League business school says her students think most Americans earn six figures.
A professor from an Ivy League business school says her students think most Americans earn six figures.
Virtual learning option to be offered to some Dallas ISD students next school year
Virtual learning will be offered to some Dallas ISD students full-time starting next fall.
Virtual learning will be offered to some Dallas ISD students full-time starting next fall.
Suspect wanted for 'unsubstantiated' threats at Denton high schools
Denton police are still looking for the person who made what they called “unsubstantiated threats” at two high schools Wednesday morning.
Denton police are still looking for the person who made what they called “unsubstantiated threats” at two high schools Wednesday morning.
COVID-19 forces Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, other school districts to close for rest of week
All schools in the Grapevine-Colleyville and other school districts have shut down for the remainder of the week. Administrators said classes were being disrupted because too many people are out sick with COVID-19.
All schools in the Grapevine-Colleyville and other school districts have shut down for the remainder of the week. Administrators said classes were being disrupted because too many people are out sick with COVID-19.
Fort Worth ISD looks to Mexico to hire more teachers
The Fort Worth Independent School District will hold a virtual job fair in Mexico City. The goal is to find more bilingual teachers.
The Fort Worth Independent School District will hold a virtual job fair in Mexico City. The goal is to find more bilingual teachers.
Georgia teen accepted into 48 colleges, earns over $600K in scholarships
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
Many school districts reopen after being closed due to COVID-19 staffing shortages
Some local school districts that closed early last week because of staffing shortages due to COVID-19 are now open again. They're hoping the break gave students and staff who were out sick a chance to recover.
Some local school districts that closed early last week because of staffing shortages due to COVID-19 are now open again. They're hoping the break gave students and staff who were out sick a chance to recover.
North Texas districts now asking parents to fill COVID-19 staffing gaps
Richardson ISD hasn't closed campuses yet, but it’s asking parents to pitch in on campuses.
Richardson ISD hasn't closed campuses yet, but it’s asking parents to pitch in on campuses.
US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
'I want to be fired,' Lamar CISD teacher heard on camera ranting towards students
"If I have to keep dealing with kids that are complete and utter morons, I’m done. I’m literally done," the teacher is heard saying. "I don’t even care if I lose my job, I want to be fired at this point."
"If I have to keep dealing with kids that are complete and utter morons, I’m done. I’m literally done," the teacher is heard saying. "I don’t even care if I lose my job, I want to be fired at this point."
Teacher shortages: School districts ask staff members, others to fill in as substitutes
U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.
U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
North Texas districts hoping COVID-19 closures bring down case number after MLK Day
There are now dozens of North Texas school districts temporarily closing because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
There are now dozens of North Texas school districts temporarily closing because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
LIST: Dozens of North Texas districts closed due to COVID-19 outbreaks
Students in more than three dozen school districts across North Texas will get an even longer MLK holiday. Their schools canceled classes due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases on campuses.
Students in more than three dozen school districts across North Texas will get an even longer MLK holiday. Their schools canceled classes due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases on campuses.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa confirms he's leaving role in December 2022
Dallas ISD's longtime superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa says he is leaving his role at the end of the year. But he said he's not retiring and he'll still be around.
Dallas ISD's longtime superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa says he is leaving his role at the end of the year. But he said he's not retiring and he'll still be around.