Say Something: Dallas ISD launches new anonymous reporting system

Sandy Hook Promise, a charity formed in the wake of a mass shooting, brings help to other school districts. Now it's giving Dallas ISD students a chance to "Say Something" to prevent violence or bullying.

Krum high school teacher saves choking student

Krum High School English teacher Carly Lovelace was in her class when she heard the teenager choking. That's when she ran out and administered the Heimlich, dislodging what was trapped.

New North Texas high school focuses on aviation and aerospace training

There's a new high school in North Texas teaching the next generation of aviation and aerospace professionals. It's called Rising Aviation in Addison. It's our area's only aviation and aerospace-centric high school.

Ukrainian teens discuss Russian war with Denton High School students

Students at Denton High School got an interactive history lesson Wednesday. It’s one that's sadly still in the making. The two Ukrainian teens say the war has made them grow up too soon. Instead of focusing on school, they're worried about air raid sirens and the safety of loved ones left behind.

Dallas ISD considers changing start times for elementary, middle school students

Under the proposal, the district is considering starting elementary school 15 to 35 minutes later and starting middle school earlier. The district says the reason is for student safety.

Biden administration’s new student loan forgiveness steps could impact 4M borrowers

Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.

Forney ISD police officer headbutted by student after school fight

When police showed up to break up a fight at North Forney High School, one of the students was taken into custody. Police say that's when a student headbutted an officer.

Kindergartner brings Jose Cuervo margaritas to snack time at Livonia school

A kindergartner brought Jose Cuervo margaritas to snack time at a Livonia school and handed out drinks to her classmates. Now the parents of two other kindergartners are outraged.

Parent dressed as Easter Bunny passes out condoms at Texas elementary school

A parent dressed as the Easter Bunny passed out unopened condoms as well as plastic eggs containing candy to students at Gullett Elementary School, says Austin ISD.

Mesquite youth pastor, former teacher's aide accused of sexually assaulting several children

Mesquite police are investigating multiple allegations of child sexual abuse against a youth pastor who also worked for Mesquite ISD and the city’s after-school program. So far, four victims have come forward. Some of the victims are as young as 5 and 6 years old.

Arlington ISD Girl Scout starts bookworm vending machine

Who would have guessed that a trip to a vending machine with no candy could be this exciting? And it's the latest addition to Wood Elementary School in Arlington: the bookworm vending machine.

Bullying complaints at Joshua ISD prompt protests at board meeting

Families filled the boardroom to show the district they’re standing together and standing up against how the district is addressing bullying issues. Joshua ISD parents frustrated and on the brink of tears described what they call ongoing bullying issues they say their children have faced at school.

Granbury ISD teacher resigns after student burned in science experiment gone wrong

Granbury police are investigating a science experiment gone wrong at Granbury Middle School last Friday that landed a 12-year-old boy in the hospital with severe burns to both of his hands. The experiment involved hand sanitizer and fire.

Philadelphia students start GoFundMe to buy teacher new shoes, raise $3K

Students at the Tech Freire Charter School in North Philadelphia raised over $3,000 to get their teacher a new pair of shoes after starting a GoFundMe page as part of an April Fool's joke.

Joshua ISD teachers resign for getting free lunches meant for students

Joshua ISD says four elementary school teachers resigned after admitting to getting free lunches from students who got the meals as part of the federal government's COVID-19 free lunch program.

Parent of transgender child speaks out after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs anti-trans bills

Arizona has joined a growing list of Republican-controlled states looking to restrict transgender rights as they gain more visibility in culture and society, and the mother of a transgender child in Arizona is expressing her devastation over Gov. Ducey's decision to sign the anti-trans bills.

Azle High School senior helps bring piece of WWII history to campus

Azle High School is now home to a unique piece of World War II history thanks in part to an ambitious and caring senior there. At a dedication ceremony at the campus, a piece of the USS Arizona that was sunk at Pearl Harbor was put on permanent display.