WNBA star becomes principal for the day at Dallas middle school

Middle schoolers at John Lewis Social Justice Academy in Dallas walked into their school Tuesday morning to find their principal replaced with a basketball star.

Gun accidentally goes off in Dallas ISD cafeteria

The district says the gun “accidentally discharged” before school or breakfast started in the morning.

Dallas ISD student shot in drive-by; search underway for shooter

A search is underway for the gunman after a Dallas ISD student was shot in a drive-by shooting across from Spruce High School.

Police investigating report of Dallas ISD student being sexually assaulted while walking to school

Dallas police called it an “isolated incident” and said nobody else was in danger. However, the department wouldn’t say why it believes this was isolated, it wouldn’t say if there was a suspect and it wouldn’t say where the attack happened. It only called the investigation “very sensitive.”

Dallas ISD will have no school on election day

The Dallas ISD school board voted to make Tuesday, Nov. 8 a virtual professional development day.

Back-to-School: It's the first day of school for most kids in North Texas

It's the first day of school for 29 districts in North Texas including the Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie and Rockwall school districts.

Dallas ISD celebrates $60 million renovation to Roosevelt High School

A special ceremony was held Saturday celebrating the completion of the $60 million renovation to Roosevelt High School, fostering the future of Oak Cliff students.

Dallas homeless youth shelter expands hours thanks to $215K grant

The drop-in center located at the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center in Dallas provides homeless youth access to immediate supportive services with limited hours. But thanks to a $215,000 grant from the Moody Foundation, the center can now expand to stay open 24/7.

Dallas ISD principal surprises students with back-to-school rap video

“My intention since I've been in this field is to get students excited about education,” Tito Salas said. “It was something that I didn't expect to blow up this way."

Dallas ISD's new superintendent says she's excited about her first year

Dallas ISD's new superintendent, Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, said she has hit the ground running and is looking forward to a great first year. FOX 4 talked to her about how her leadership will differ from Dr. Michael Hinojosa's.

North Texas high schools start holding football practices this week amid heatwave

This week, football practice at North Texas high school campuses was allowed to start with morning and evening practice. Although with the intense heat we've been experiencing, it is a day-by-day decision whether to practice inside or outside.

Back to School: New school safety efforts in place at Dallas ISD

In the final weeks heading into the new school years, districts across North Texas are working to reassure parents about safety on campuses. Tuesday, Dallas ISD gave details about its security plans.

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From clear backpacks to video doorbells Dallas ISD's superintendent discusses safety efforts ahead of the new school year

Back to School: Year begins for students in 5 Dallas ISD schools

It’s the first day of school for a handful of schools in the Dallas Independent School District. It’s also the first day for the district’s new superintendent.

Dallas ISD counselors get new training to help ease back-to-school fears

Dallas ISD and parents are facing new challenges this year because of the pandemic and recent school shootings. The district's counselors are prepared.

Dallas ISD may require students to use clear backpacks

The Dallas Independent School District is considering a plan that would require students to use clear or mesh backpacks.