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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Dallas ISD to drop mask mandate despite omicron variant concerns
Dallas ISD will end its mask mandate shortly after the holidays. Mask will still be recommended but not required on campuses.
Dallas ISD will end its mask mandate shortly after the holidays. Mask will still be recommended but not required on campuses.
Dallas ISD mask mandate to end in January 2022
Dallas ISD plans to switch its policy to "masks recommended" after the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Dallas ISD plans to switch its policy to "masks recommended" after the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Dallas ISD holds vaccination clinic for kids 5 to 11
Dallas ISD rolled out its first vaccination clinic for 5 to 11-year-olds Friday.
Dallas ISD rolled out its first vaccination clinic for 5 to 11-year-olds Friday.
North Texas school districts struggling to fill teacher vacancies
From Dallas ISD to Fort Worth ISD and beyond, districts are offering some big incentives in hopes of attracting and retaining teachers.
From Dallas ISD to Fort Worth ISD and beyond, districts are offering some big incentives in hopes of attracting and retaining teachers.
Dallas ISD employees could earn up to $3,500 in bonus pay in 2022-23
Dallas ISD employees with the highest performance evaluation scores will get higher bonuses.
Dallas ISD employees with the highest performance evaluation scores will get higher bonuses.
Special education students running Dallas high school food pantry to help homeless kids
The pantry to help students in need was started about six years ago by a teacher. But when the pandemic hit and volunteers could no longer come inside the school to help, special education students stepped up. It’s a win-win situation that helps students in need while also helping special education students develop life and work skills.
The pantry to help students in need was started about six years ago by a teacher. But when the pandemic hit and volunteers could no longer come inside the school to help, special education students stepped up. It’s a win-win situation that helps students in need while also helping special education students develop life and work skills.
Skyline HS students late to school locked out of class as punishment
Skyline High School locked hundreds of kids out of class, forcing them to spend a period in the auditorium. The school’s polarizing way to punish students is drawing criticism from some parents.
Skyline High School locked hundreds of kids out of class, forcing them to spend a period in the auditorium. The school’s polarizing way to punish students is drawing criticism from some parents.
Dallas ISD hopes to drop mask mandate soon
Dallas ISD is considering an end to its face mask mandate now that vaccines are available for younger students.
Dallas ISD is considering an end to its face mask mandate now that vaccines are available for younger students.
North Texas school districts revisiting mask mandates as COVID-19 cases drop
COVID-19 patient levels in North Texas are the lowest they’ve been since July. Because of that and low cases, multiple school districts have lifted their mandatory mask policy.
COVID-19 patient levels in North Texas are the lowest they’ve been since July. Because of that and low cases, multiple school districts have lifted their mandatory mask policy.
Dallas ISD police officers to wear body cameras, have recording systems in squad cars
The Dallas ISD board approved a five-year, $1.6 million contract for its police department to have in-car recording systems and body cameras.
The Dallas ISD board approved a five-year, $1.6 million contract for its police department to have in-car recording systems and body cameras.
Dallas ISD seeing progress with 'reset centers' as suspension alternative
This school year most Dallas ISD students who misbehave will not be suspended. Instead, they will head to one of the district’s new reset centers to work it out.
This school year most Dallas ISD students who misbehave will not be suspended. Instead, they will head to one of the district’s new reset centers to work it out.
More than 11,500 vaccinated Dallas ISD employees have received $500 bonus
There were about 11,600 Dallas ISD employees who received their $500 COVID-19 vaccine incentive after submitting proof of being fully vaccinated.
There were about 11,600 Dallas ISD employees who received their $500 COVID-19 vaccine incentive after submitting proof of being fully vaccinated.