Arlington ISD mulls legal options after latest mask mandate ban developments
Arlington ISD board of trustees sat down to get feedback from the community primarily on two issues. Should it sue the governor over the mask mandate ban? Or should it offer virtual learning as an option for students too young to get vaccinated?
Arlington ISD board of trustees sat down to get feedback from the community primarily on two issues. Should it sue the governor over the mask mandate ban? Or should it offer virtual learning as an option for students too young to get vaccinated?
Texas Supreme Court temporarily allows school mask mandates to remain
The Texas Supreme Court has dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott’s request that it disallow mask mandates in Texas school districts — albeit on a technicality.
The Texas Supreme Court has dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott’s request that it disallow mask mandates in Texas school districts — albeit on a technicality.
Texas Education Agency waiting on court ruling for clarification on mask mandate ban
The Texas Education Agency weighed in on Governor Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates, noting that it is not being enforced because of ongoing court battles.
The Texas Education Agency weighed in on Governor Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates, noting that it is not being enforced because of ongoing court battles.
Gov. Abbott could face federal lawsuit over ban on mask mandates in schools
The president has given the education secretary the authority to take legal action against states imposing mask bans in schools. Texas is one of those states.
The president has given the education secretary the authority to take legal action against states imposing mask bans in schools. Texas is one of those states.
Dallas ISD brings back virtual learning option for kids under 12
Signup for Dallas ISD's Virtual Academy is now available on the district’s website with teacher-led, at-home learning starting next Tuesday.
Signup for Dallas ISD's Virtual Academy is now available on the district’s website with teacher-led, at-home learning starting next Tuesday.
Biden: Education secretary can take legal action against state mask mandate bans
Biden said since masks are the only way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among children, school districts who want to require masks should not be blocked by state leaders.
Biden said since masks are the only way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among children, school districts who want to require masks should not be blocked by state leaders.
Plano ISD makes no changes after parents call for stricter COVID-19 protocols
Despite urgent cries from families, Plano ISD is not taking any new action to prevent COVID-19 in schools.
Despite urgent cries from families, Plano ISD is not taking any new action to prevent COVID-19 in schools.
Mesquite ISD reissues mask mandate following new Travis County ruling
Mesquite ISD said it’s following a new ruling out of Travis County that suspends Gov. Abbott’s executive order banning mask mandates.
Mesquite ISD said it’s following a new ruling out of Travis County that suspends Gov. Abbott’s executive order banning mask mandates.
Disability rights group files federal lawsuit challenging Gov. Abbott’s mask mandate ban
Disability Rights Texas claims in a lawsuit that Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates prevents students with disabilities from safely returning to school and is a violation of students federal rights.
Disability Rights Texas claims in a lawsuit that Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates prevents students with disabilities from safely returning to school and is a violation of students federal rights.
Paris ISD finds loophole in governor's mask mandate ban by adding masks to dress code
A small northeast Texas school district may have found a way to get around Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates. Masks are now part of the dress code for students in Paris ISD.
A small northeast Texas school district may have found a way to get around Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates. Masks are now part of the dress code for students in Paris ISD.
Fort Worth ISD board votes to join mask mandate lawsuit against Gov. Abbott
After hearing passionate comments from parents both for and against mask mandates, the Fort Worth ISD board voted to join other school districts suing the governor and the state over his executive order banning mask mandates.
After hearing passionate comments from parents both for and against mask mandates, the Fort Worth ISD board voted to join other school districts suing the governor and the state over his executive order banning mask mandates.
North Texas school districts monitoring attendance levels amid COVID-19 resurgence
Dallas ISD and Frisco ISD are among the districts that are seeing fewer students than they hoped as the 2021-22 school year has gotten underway.
Dallas ISD and Frisco ISD are among the districts that are seeing fewer students than they hoped as the 2021-22 school year has gotten underway.
Joshua ISD staff to receive 4% pay raise, $1,000 bonus for work during pandemic
“Our employees have gone through a trying period of time the last year and a half,” said Joshua ISD Board President Ronnie Galbreath. “We want to reward and keep our staff. They continue to do a great job. We want to keep them here and encourage other teachers to come here.”
“Our employees have gone through a trying period of time the last year and a half,” said Joshua ISD Board President Ronnie Galbreath. “We want to reward and keep our staff. They continue to do a great job. We want to keep them here and encourage other teachers to come here.”
Parent physically assaults Texas teacher, rips mask off her face
Another teacher was verbally assaulted by parents who claimed they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered.
Another teacher was verbally assaulted by parents who claimed they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered.
COVID-19 outbreaks close schools in 3 small Texas districts
Three small Texas school districts have shut down because of so many cases of COVID-19 this week.
Three small Texas school districts have shut down because of so many cases of COVID-19 this week.
Richardson, DeSoto and Dallas ISDs keep mask mandates in place, at least for now
The mask debate continues in North Texas schools. Two more suburban school districts joined Dallas in requiring them.
The mask debate continues in North Texas schools. Two more suburban school districts joined Dallas in requiring them.
5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
Woman is first African American to earn PhD in chemistry at UT-Arlington
Davis’ dissertation at UTA involved the study of enzymes relating to tuberculosis that will contribute to furthering treatment options for the disease.
Davis’ dissertation at UTA involved the study of enzymes relating to tuberculosis that will contribute to furthering treatment options for the disease.
Thousands of North Texas kids head back to school, some with a mask mandate and some without
There wasn't a mask mandate in effect for students starting school Monday in Fort Worth. In Dallas, masks are still required -- at least for now.
There wasn't a mask mandate in effect for students starting school Monday in Fort Worth. In Dallas, masks are still required -- at least for now.
Dallas ISD to keep mask mandate in place despite Texas Supreme Court ruling
Dallas ISD's superintendent said the school district will keep its mask mandate in place despite the Texas Supreme Court ruling that temporarily blocked Dallas County's mask mandate.
Dallas ISD's superintendent said the school district will keep its mask mandate in place despite the Texas Supreme Court ruling that temporarily blocked Dallas County's mask mandate.