Dallas ISD students hold large ICE walkout

Students at Townview Magnet Center in the Dallas Independent School District staged one of North Texas’ largest walkouts in protest of ICE operations. And, additional walkouts are planned throughout the district on Tuesday.

DFW-area schools, districts earn spots on 2025 Texas Honor Roll

The 2025 Texas Honor Roll recognizes the top 15% of the state's schools and districts for high academic achievement and success in closing gaps for economically disadvantaged students.

Free State Fair of Texas admission returning for Dallas ISD teens in 2026, official says

Free admission to the State Fair of Texas is returning for Dallas ISD students in 2026 through the city's Teen All Access Pass program, according to a Dallas Parks and Recreation board member.

Dallas Parks and Rec committee raises concerns about local park after shooting

A recent shooting near Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas has prompted calls for increased safety measures at the park where the incident occured.

Most North Texas school districts reopening Friday as ice melts
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After four days of closures due to the effects of the Texas winter storm, many North Texas school districts will reopen on Friday. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on how it took a group effort in smaller areas to get schools ready for reopening.

Some school districts reopen, many still closed from winter storm
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The first set of North Texas school districts announced plans to reopen Thursday, while many remained closed due to icy secondary roads. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Dallas ISD honors MLK's legacy with Oratory Competition
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Dallas ISD honored Martin Luther King Jr. during today's MLK Oratory Competition. Students delivered speeches inspired by Dr. King's legacy ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Dallas Cowboys player talks mental health with Dallas ISD
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Defensive tackle Solomon Thomas talked with some Dallas ISD students this afternoon about the importance of mental health. He called it "a conversation we don't have often enough."

Children At Risk's Texas school rankings 2024–25: Best schools and top-performing districts revealed

Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.

Dallas ISD principal removed after a segregated meeting
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Dallas ISD removed the Woodrow Wilson High School principal following controversy over an academic meeting held only for Black students that parents felt was discriminatory and unfairly assigned blame for the school's performance rating.

DISD removes Woodrow Wilson principal following controversial meeting with Black students

Dallas ISD removed the Woodrow Wilson High School principal following controversy over an academic meeting held only for Black students that parents felt was discriminatory and unfairly assigned blame for the school's performance rating.

2 arrested after bullets hit Dallas middle school
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Two men have been arrested following a shooting that led to bullets flying through the windows of a local middle school.

Texas School Ratings: Check your school and district's 2025 grade

The Texas Education Agency released its latest school accountability ratings on Friday morning to help parents understand how well their schools are preparing students for success in the classroom and beyond. Did your child’s school make the grade?

Arlington ISD claims error with TEA caused lower-than-expected school ratings

Arlington ISD is appealing its new accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency after a submission error prevented the inclusion of improved test scores for several schools.

Arlington ISD error with TEA causes low school ratings
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Arlington ISD is appealing its new accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency after a submission error prevented the inclusion of improved test scores for several schools.

North Texas students head back to school with changes
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It's the first day of school for more than 20 districts across North Texas! Teachers and students are navigating the new academic year, which brings significant changes and some new challenges.

North Texas students head back to school with big changes

It's the first day of school for more than 20 districts across North Texas! Teachers and students are navigating the new academic year, which brings significant changes and some new challenges.

Dallas ISD track star, state champ dies unexpectedly before senior year begins

Just days before 17-year-old Roy Hughes was to start his senior year at Lincoln High School, his family is mourning the loss of the star student and athlete.

Mental health experts and Dallas ISD prepare students for new phone-free classrooms

Dallas ISD will use locking pouches to enforce the new Texas law banning student cell phone use during school hours, with a mental health expert advising that students and parents should expect an adjustment period.