Dallas ISD student-athlete arrested for shooting while at state playoffs in San Antonio
A member of Dallas ISD’s Kimball High School basketball team has been arrested in San Antonio after police said the student’s gun went off and a bullet hit a teenage girl.
Superintendent Michael Hinojosa reflects on his tenure with Dallas ISD
Longtime Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa said he's got a lot of work to do before he leaves the district at the end of the school year.
Dallas ISD drops mask mandate starting Monday
Masks are no longer required inside Dallas ISD buildings starting Monday.
Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs among North Texas districts opening late Friday due to weather
Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs are among some area districts delaying the start of classes Friday after all districts cancelled classes Thursday.
Dallas, Fort Worth & other North Texas school districts announce winter storm closures
Nearly all North Texas school districts, including Dallas and Fort Worth ISD, announced they will be closed on Thursday because of another icy winter storm.
Dallas ISD superintendent considers dropping mask mandate
The Dallas ISD superintendent is once again talking about dropping the district's mask mandate — but not any time soon.
Major school districts close schools Thursday and Friday due to expected winter weather
Dallas, Fort Worth and many other major school districts have already decided to close campuses ahead of the winter weather. More are expected to follow suit.
Texas teacher turnover rate remains low despite pandemic challenges, new data shows
According to new data, at the beginning of this school year, the attrition rate for teachers in Texas was at 9.4%. Experts say that's actually much better than the national average sitting at 16%.
Dallas teachers group wants COVID-19 sick time policy change reversed
The new Dallas ISD policy, which results from the new CDC recommendations, cuts the amount of leave time for teachers and staff who get COVID-19 from 10 days to five.
Virtual learning option to be offered to some Dallas ISD students next school year
Virtual learning will be offered to some Dallas ISD students full-time starting next fall.
Many school districts reopen after being closed due to COVID-19 staffing shortages
Some local school districts that closed early last week because of staffing shortages due to COVID-19 are now open again. They're hoping the break gave students and staff who were out sick a chance to recover.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Dallas ISD extends mask mandate, Lancaster ISD students to learn remotely due to omicron variant
Many North Texas students are returning to class this week after the winter break. Some will be required to wear masks or learn from home because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
Dallas ISD distributes holiday meals to families
Dallas ISD distributed meals Monday to make sure no students go hungry over the holidays.
Dallas ISD launching program for babies and toddlers
Dallas ISD is working on a program for babies and toddlers to help close the learning gaps many children have by the time they arrive in pre-K.
Spirited sendoff by community for South Oak Cliff football team hoping to win state title
The South Oak Cliff High School football team is trying to become the first Dallas ISD school to win a state title since 1958. There was support from classmates, parents and the community Friday just before the varsity team loaded charter buses bound for Abilene. The Golden Bears are two wins away from a state title.