Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Kent Scribner announces retirement
Kent Scribner announced Thursday he will be stepping down as Fort Worth ISD superintendent at the conclusion of his contract.
Kent Scribner announced Thursday he will be stepping down as Fort Worth ISD superintendent at the conclusion of his contract.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa to step down at end of the year, sources say
Sources tell FOX 4 the 65-year-old plans to retire at the end of 2022. He’s expected to announce and discuss his departure at a school board meeting Thursday.
Sources tell FOX 4 the 65-year-old plans to retire at the end of 2022. He’s expected to announce and discuss his departure at a school board meeting Thursday.
Dallas ISD offering an extra $50 a day for substitutes
Dallas ISD substitute teachers are being offered an additional $50 per day to help with a teacher shortage caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant.
Dallas ISD substitute teachers are being offered an additional $50 per day to help with a teacher shortage caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant.
Rice and 15 other universities accused of conspiring to limit financial aid
A federal lawsuit accuses Rice University of engaging in price-fixing in collaboration with other prestigious private schools across the country, inflating the cost of college for students who need aid.
A federal lawsuit accuses Rice University of engaging in price-fixing in collaboration with other prestigious private schools across the country, inflating the cost of college for students who need aid.
Mask mandates and closures: Local school districts make changes to combat COVID-19 surge
From a district dealing with a teacher shortage to another re-implementing a mask mandate, North Texas schools are trying their best to slow the rapid spread of COVID-19.
From a district dealing with a teacher shortage to another re-implementing a mask mandate, North Texas schools are trying their best to slow the rapid spread of COVID-19.
TEA updates COVID-19 quarantine guidelines for school staff
The Texas Education Agency updated its guidelines on Jan. 7 and says the changes come as a result of updated CDC guidance.
The Texas Education Agency updated its guidelines on Jan. 7 and says the changes come as a result of updated CDC guidance.
Microschools gain popularity as omicron keep schools closed
School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education
School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education
North Texas school districts make changes to COVID-19 protocols as cases surge
Several North Texas school districts are re-evaluating their isolation period for COVID positive cases.
Several North Texas school districts are re-evaluating their isolation period for COVID positive cases.
Richardson ISD keeping mask mandate in place at its schools for now
Richardson ISD is keeping its mask mandate in place for all of its pre-k through 12th grade schools.
Richardson ISD is keeping its mask mandate in place for all of its pre-k through 12th grade schools.
UTA, UTD to start spring semester with virtual learning
Students at UT Arlington and UT Dallas will begin their spring semester with online classes because of the COVID-19 omicron variant.
Students at UT Arlington and UT Dallas will begin their spring semester with online classes because of the COVID-19 omicron variant.
North Texas schools preparing for teacher shortage due to omicron surge
As COVID cases continue to surge in North Texas, school districts are preparing for the possibility of a teacher shortage. Recent job fairs have led to dozens of new hires. And incentives are attracting much-needed substitute teachers.
As COVID cases continue to surge in North Texas, school districts are preparing for the possibility of a teacher shortage. Recent job fairs have led to dozens of new hires. And incentives are attracting much-needed substitute teachers.
Omicron surge forcing North Texas colleges to double down on COVID-19 protocols
Colleges throughout North Texas are evaluating how students and staff will safely begin their spring semesters in the midst of a significant COVID-19 surge.
Colleges throughout North Texas are evaluating how students and staff will safely begin their spring semesters in the midst of a significant COVID-19 surge.
Fort Worth’s Polytechnic High School unveils redesigned mascot
Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth was one of three local schools selected to receive a $35,000 brand makeover.
Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth was one of three local schools selected to receive a $35,000 brand makeover.
Chicago Public Schools cancels Wednesday classes after teachers union votes to switch to remote learning
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Tarrant County school districts resuming in-person classes amid omicron spread
Fort Worth ISD custodians sanitized campuses on Tuesday as part of preparing for the return of roughly 74,000 students on Wednesday.
Fort Worth ISD custodians sanitized campuses on Tuesday as part of preparing for the return of roughly 74,000 students on Wednesday.
Texas State temporarily moves spring classes online because of COVID
Face-to-face instruction for all Texas State University courses will resume on January 31, 2022, according to President Denise M. Trauth. No classes are being canceled.
Face-to-face instruction for all Texas State University courses will resume on January 31, 2022, according to President Denise M. Trauth. No classes are being canceled.
Dallas ISD extends mask mandate, Lancaster ISD students to learn remotely due to omicron variant
Many North Texas students are returning to class this week after the winter break. Some will be required to wear masks or learn from home because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
Many North Texas students are returning to class this week after the winter break. Some will be required to wear masks or learn from home because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
Schools adapt for return from break as COVID-19 cases surge
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Lancaster ISD to start spring semester with virtual learning due to omicron variant
The surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant will keep Lancaster ISD students at home as they start the spring semester next week.
The surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant will keep Lancaster ISD students at home as they start the spring semester next week.