US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
'I want to be fired,' Lamar CISD teacher heard on camera ranting towards students
"If I have to keep dealing with kids that are complete and utter morons, I’m done. I’m literally done," the teacher is heard saying. "I don’t even care if I lose my job, I want to be fired at this point."
"If I have to keep dealing with kids that are complete and utter morons, I’m done. I’m literally done," the teacher is heard saying. "I don’t even care if I lose my job, I want to be fired at this point."
Teacher shortages: School districts ask staff members, others to fill in as substitutes
U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.
U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
North Texas districts hoping COVID-19 closures bring down case number after MLK Day
There are now dozens of North Texas school districts temporarily closing because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
There are now dozens of North Texas school districts temporarily closing because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
LIST: Dozens of North Texas districts closed due to COVID-19 outbreaks
Students in more than three dozen school districts across North Texas will get an even longer MLK holiday. Their schools canceled classes due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases on campuses.
Students in more than three dozen school districts across North Texas will get an even longer MLK holiday. Their schools canceled classes due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases on campuses.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa confirms he's leaving role in December 2022
Dallas ISD's longtime superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa says he is leaving his role at the end of the year. But he said he's not retiring and he'll still be around.
Dallas ISD's longtime superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa says he is leaving his role at the end of the year. But he said he's not retiring and he'll still be around.
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.