Prosper cheerleader making miraculous recovery after breaking her neck in tumbling accident
Just two and a half months since doctors told her she’d never walk again, Makayla is making small but mighty strides toward breathing on her own and rolling over. It’s something physical therapists told her typically takes weeks to do that she accomplished on her third try. “I don’t like being told I can’t do something because I’m going to prove you wrong."
Just two and a half months since doctors told her she’d never walk again, Makayla is making small but mighty strides toward breathing on her own and rolling over. It’s something physical therapists told her typically takes weeks to do that she accomplished on her third try. “I don’t like being told I can’t do something because I’m going to prove you wrong."
Arlington ISD to give employees $500 in bonus pay
Teachers, librarians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers and even substitutes in Arlington ISD are getting an early Christmas present. The district approved a $500 bonus for all of its employees.
Teachers, librarians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers and even substitutes in Arlington ISD are getting an early Christmas present. The district approved a $500 bonus for all of its employees.
Texas substitute teacher brings karaoke machine to class, sings
A substitute teacher in Texas was suspended after he spent class time belting out Toxic by Britney Spears on a karaoke machine he brought in.
A substitute teacher in Texas was suspended after he spent class time belting out Toxic by Britney Spears on a karaoke machine he brought in.
Texas blogger organizes effort to clear teachers' Amazon wish lists
Individual donors and companies have been working together to clear teachers' Amazon wish lists for the holidays. The anonymous Texas blogger who organized the effort said she's been blown away by the generosity.
Individual donors and companies have been working together to clear teachers' Amazon wish lists for the holidays. The anonymous Texas blogger who organized the effort said she's been blown away by the generosity.
Dallas ISD to drop mask mandate despite omicron variant concerns
Dallas ISD will end its mask mandate shortly after the holidays. Mask will still be recommended but not required on campuses.
Dallas ISD will end its mask mandate shortly after the holidays. Mask will still be recommended but not required on campuses.
Mesquite ISD student punished for threatening social media post
Mesquite police identified a student who made threatening posts on social media using a picture of a gun from the internet.
Mesquite police identified a student who made threatening posts on social media using a picture of a gun from the internet.
North Texas school districts host December job fairs
School districts across the region are hosting job fairs this month to add staff in time for the start of the second semester in January.
School districts across the region are hosting job fairs this month to add staff in time for the start of the second semester in January.
Prosecutor critical of Oxford HS staff prior to mass shooting
She was also critical of a few actions of administrators moments before the mass shooting. She pointed out two red flags, which could have saved lives.
She was also critical of a few actions of administrators moments before the mass shooting. She pointed out two red flags, which could have saved lives.
Fort Worth ISD offering hiring bonuses, up to $69K for first-time teachers
The Fort Worth school district is actively looking for more teachers and offering some perks to get them to commit. There are even more incentives for Fort Worth ISD graduates.
The Fort Worth school district is actively looking for more teachers and offering some perks to get them to commit. There are even more incentives for Fort Worth ISD graduates.
Texas college students getting assistance from COVID-19 grant money
Schools nationwide accepted millions of dollars in CARES Act money from the government and students can apply for spring 2022 funds at some Texas schools.
Schools nationwide accepted millions of dollars in CARES Act money from the government and students can apply for spring 2022 funds at some Texas schools.
Family plans to file civil suit after daughter with Down syndrome had face mask tied to head in school
A family’s face mask claim is put under the microscope after getting nationwide attention.
A family’s face mask claim is put under the microscope after getting nationwide attention.
Parents blast Little Elm ISD administrators over handling of chaotic protest
District staff heard from dozens of speakers who addressed what they called the administration’s lack of preparation and poor handling of the situation on Nov. 19. “You allowed our children to be tased, manhandled, arrested and jailed,” one parent said. "They are traumatized."
District staff heard from dozens of speakers who addressed what they called the administration’s lack of preparation and poor handling of the situation on Nov. 19. “You allowed our children to be tased, manhandled, arrested and jailed,” one parent said. "They are traumatized."
Dallas ISD school renamed for late U.S. Rep. John Lewis
Dallas ISD's Oliver W. Holmes Humanities Communications Academy will be renamed John Lewis Justice Academy at O.W. Holmes.
Dallas ISD's Oliver W. Holmes Humanities Communications Academy will be renamed John Lewis Justice Academy at O.W. Holmes.
Children dealing with increased anxiety, depression during ongoing pandemic, doctors say
As the pandemic continues, children and adolescents find themselves dealing with anxiety and depression. Doctors are addressing how to best help your children get through an urgent mental crisis.
As the pandemic continues, children and adolescents find themselves dealing with anxiety and depression. Doctors are addressing how to best help your children get through an urgent mental crisis.
Some Little Elm High School students walk out day before listening session
The walk out at Little Elm H.S. happened a little more than a week since a protest ended with several students arrested.
The walk out at Little Elm H.S. happened a little more than a week since a protest ended with several students arrested.
Dallas police hope to inspire reading while interacting with students in positive setting
One Dallas elementary school starts its book fair Monday with special guests. The event hopes to do more than just inspire students to read.
One Dallas elementary school starts its book fair Monday with special guests. The event hopes to do more than just inspire students to read.
Castleberry ISD investigating video of student attacking teacher, making racist comments
An investigation is underway after Castleberry ISD in Tarrant County says a student attacked a teacher and made racist comments.
An investigation is underway after Castleberry ISD in Tarrant County says a student attacked a teacher and made racist comments.
Little Elm ISD to host listening session, investigate after chaotic protest
Students during a planned protest attempted to break into a Denton County high school's administrator's office looking for specific people right before chaos broke out between students and police.
Students during a planned protest attempted to break into a Denton County high school's administrator's office looking for specific people right before chaos broke out between students and police.
Four Little Elm High School students arrested during protest
All four students arrested were juveniles, according to the district. A taser was used on a student, according to the town of Little Elm’s public information officer.
All four students arrested were juveniles, according to the district. A taser was used on a student, according to the town of Little Elm’s public information officer.
Southlake mayor, Beth Van Duyne criticize civil rights probe into Carroll ISD
The mayor suggested the investigations were some sort of "retaliation" over recent school board elections. Republican Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne agrees.
The mayor suggested the investigations were some sort of "retaliation" over recent school board elections. Republican Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne agrees.