North Texas school districts struggling to fill teacher vacancies
From Dallas ISD to Fort Worth ISD and beyond, districts are offering some big incentives in hopes of attracting and retaining teachers.
From Dallas ISD to Fort Worth ISD and beyond, districts are offering some big incentives in hopes of attracting and retaining teachers.
Office for Civil Rights investigating allegations of discrimination at Carroll ISD
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened three investigations last week into allegations of discrimination based on "race, color, national origin or sex." The department did not provide any further specifics about the complaints.
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened three investigations last week into allegations of discrimination based on "race, color, national origin or sex." The department did not provide any further specifics about the complaints.
Texas board rejects proposed sex education material for schools
Sex education for middle and high school students is up for debate. And it looks like local school districts won't get much guidance from the state.
Sex education for middle and high school students is up for debate. And it looks like local school districts won't get much guidance from the state.
Dallas ISD employees could earn up to $3,500 in bonus pay in 2022-23
Dallas ISD employees with the highest performance evaluation scores will get higher bonuses.
Dallas ISD employees with the highest performance evaluation scores will get higher bonuses.
DeSoto ISD superintendent planning to resign in December
DeSoto ISD Superintendent DAndre Weaver is planning to leave the district with a budget surplus. When he took over three years ago, it had a deep deficit blamed on mismanagement and corruption.
DeSoto ISD Superintendent DAndre Weaver is planning to leave the district with a budget surplus. When he took over three years ago, it had a deep deficit blamed on mismanagement and corruption.
Richardson ISD to drop mask mandate for younger students
With the COVID-19 vaccine now available for younger children, Richardson ISD's mask mandate for elementary schools will be dropped when students return to class in January.
With the COVID-19 vaccine now available for younger children, Richardson ISD's mask mandate for elementary schools will be dropped when students return to class in January.
89-year-old man earns Ph.D., fulfills dream of being physicist
Manfred Steiner recently successfully defended his dissertation at Brown University in Providence.
Manfred Steiner recently successfully defended his dissertation at Brown University in Providence.
Dallas College holds resource fair on Veterans Day
Thursday’s Veterans Resource Fair was hosted by Dallas College in Duncanville.
Thursday’s Veterans Resource Fair was hosted by Dallas College in Duncanville.
Gov. Abbott orders TEA criminal investigation into 'pornographic' materials in schools
Earlier this week, the governor asked the TEA to come up with standards for pornography or obscene content. But the governor said this investigation is more immediate. Organizations representing teachers, meanwhile, say it’s playing politics with our children’s education.
Earlier this week, the governor asked the TEA to come up with standards for pornography or obscene content. But the governor said this investigation is more immediate. Organizations representing teachers, meanwhile, say it’s playing politics with our children’s education.
Federal judge overrules Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on masks in schools
The judge said the governor's order impedes children with disabilities from the benefits of public schools’ programs, services and activities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The judge said the governor's order impedes children with disabilities from the benefits of public schools’ programs, services and activities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Texas A&M to build new research center in Fort Worth
Texas A&M owns four blocks downtown and also released plans for a law school and new education building where conferences would be held.
Texas A&M owns four blocks downtown and also released plans for a law school and new education building where conferences would be held.
Special education students running Dallas high school food pantry to help homeless kids
The pantry to help students in need was started about six years ago by a teacher. But when the pandemic hit and volunteers could no longer come inside the school to help, special education students stepped up. It’s a win-win situation that helps students in need while also helping special education students develop life and work skills.
The pantry to help students in need was started about six years ago by a teacher. But when the pandemic hit and volunteers could no longer come inside the school to help, special education students stepped up. It’s a win-win situation that helps students in need while also helping special education students develop life and work skills.
Fort Worth ISD recognizes teacher for her approach to Native American history
For more than 20 years, Pamela Bennett has been a fixture at Edward Briscoe Elementary School in Fort Worth. Her role working with students and parents as a family communications specialist is somewhat non-traditional. So this school year, she's teaching her students about traditions most of them have never heard of.
For more than 20 years, Pamela Bennett has been a fixture at Edward Briscoe Elementary School in Fort Worth. Her role working with students and parents as a family communications specialist is somewhat non-traditional. So this school year, she's teaching her students about traditions most of them have never heard of.
Skyline HS students late to school locked out of class as punishment
Skyline High School locked hundreds of kids out of class, forcing them to spend a period in the auditorium. The school’s polarizing way to punish students is drawing criticism from some parents.
Skyline High School locked hundreds of kids out of class, forcing them to spend a period in the auditorium. The school’s polarizing way to punish students is drawing criticism from some parents.
New University of Austin hopes to counter 'culture of censorship'
The University of Austin’s mission is to create a “fiercely independent” school that offers an alternative to what founders see as a rise in “illiberalism” on college campuses.
The University of Austin’s mission is to create a “fiercely independent” school that offers an alternative to what founders see as a rise in “illiberalism” on college campuses.
Colleyville Heritage principal James Whitfield, GCISD to go separate ways
The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board agreed Monday to keep former principal James Whitfield on paid leave until August 2023, when his contract ends. He and his supporters say he was wrongly accused of promoting and teaching CRT.
The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board agreed Monday to keep former principal James Whitfield on paid leave until August 2023, when his contract ends. He and his supporters say he was wrongly accused of promoting and teaching CRT.
Despite parent protests, Frisco ISD approves new rezoning plan
The Frisco ISD board of trustees voted Monday night to move forward with a rezoning plan that’ll move more than 2,000 students to different schools. It was a frustrating decision for more than 100 parents at the meeting. Some parents were even brought to tears.
The Frisco ISD board of trustees voted Monday night to move forward with a rezoning plan that’ll move more than 2,000 students to different schools. It was a frustrating decision for more than 100 parents at the meeting. Some parents were even brought to tears.
'Oregon Trail' 50 years later: How 3 Minnesota student teachers blazed a new trail in gaming
Next month will mark the 50th anniversary of one of the most popular educational games of all time, but the Oregon Trail's roots are actually right here in Minnesota.
Next month will mark the 50th anniversary of one of the most popular educational games of all time, but the Oregon Trail's roots are actually right here in Minnesota.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.