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.
Dallas ISD has no plans to change mask mandate following federal investigation into the TEA
The Dallas ISD superintendent says he is not changing its mask policy as the federal government is investigating what they call possible civil rights violations by the Texas Education Agency.
The Dallas ISD superintendent says he is not changing its mask policy as the federal government is investigating what they call possible civil rights violations by the Texas Education Agency.
Dallas ISD offers $50 incentive for students to get vaccinated
Dallas ISD announced Monday that students 12 and older who are fully vaccinated are eligible for a one-time $50 incentive.
Dallas ISD announced Monday that students 12 and older who are fully vaccinated are eligible for a one-time $50 incentive.
Dallas ISD suffers massive data breach; information involved goes back to 2010
Hackers got access to some current and former employee names, address, phone number, social security number, date of birth and other information.
Hackers got access to some current and former employee names, address, phone number, social security number, date of birth and other information.
Dallas ISD to join lawsuit fighting Gov. Abbott’s ban on mask mandates
There was another contentious school board meeting in Dallas Thursday night. It was made even more tense when a few passionate parents refused to wear masks and all were moved to another room.
There was another contentious school board meeting in Dallas Thursday night. It was made even more tense when a few passionate parents refused to wear masks and all were moved to another room.
COVID-19 forces high school game cancelations across North Texas
Nearly two dozen high school football games statewide have already been canceled because of COVID-19. Many of those games are the opening games for schools in North Texas. Dallas ISD had to cancel quite a few. This year is different from last year. All of the COVID precautions in place last season aren't required.
Nearly two dozen high school football games statewide have already been canceled because of COVID-19. Many of those games are the opening games for schools in North Texas. Dallas ISD had to cancel quite a few. This year is different from last year. All of the COVID precautions in place last season aren't required.
Texas Education Agency waiting on court ruling for clarification on mask mandate ban
The Texas Education Agency weighed in on Governor Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates, noting that it is not being enforced because of ongoing court battles.
The Texas Education Agency weighed in on Governor Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates, noting that it is not being enforced because of ongoing court battles.
Dallas ISD brings back virtual learning option for kids under 12
Signup for Dallas ISD's Virtual Academy is now available on the district’s website with teacher-led, at-home learning starting next Tuesday.
Signup for Dallas ISD's Virtual Academy is now available on the district’s website with teacher-led, at-home learning starting next Tuesday.
North Texas school districts monitoring attendance levels amid COVID-19 resurgence
Dallas ISD and Frisco ISD are among the districts that are seeing fewer students than they hoped as the 2021-22 school year has gotten underway.
Dallas ISD and Frisco ISD are among the districts that are seeing fewer students than they hoped as the 2021-22 school year has gotten underway.
Richardson, DeSoto and Dallas ISDs keep mask mandates in place, at least for now
The mask debate continues in North Texas schools. Two more suburban school districts joined Dallas in requiring them.
The mask debate continues in North Texas schools. Two more suburban school districts joined Dallas in requiring them.
Thousands of North Texas kids head back to school, some with a mask mandate and some without
There wasn't a mask mandate in effect for students starting school Monday in Fort Worth. In Dallas, masks are still required -- at least for now.
There wasn't a mask mandate in effect for students starting school Monday in Fort Worth. In Dallas, masks are still required -- at least for now.
Dallas ISD to keep mask mandate in place despite Texas Supreme Court ruling
Dallas ISD's superintendent said the school district will keep its mask mandate in place despite the Texas Supreme Court ruling that temporarily blocked Dallas County's mask mandate.
Dallas ISD's superintendent said the school district will keep its mask mandate in place despite the Texas Supreme Court ruling that temporarily blocked Dallas County's mask mandate.
Dallas ISD to give fully vaccinated employees a $500 bonus
The Dallas Independent School District will pay its teachers and staff members an extra $500 if they get the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Dallas Independent School District will pay its teachers and staff members an extra $500 if they get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Growing list of Texas schools defy Gov. Abbott’s ban on mask mandates
Dallas ISD and Austin ISDs now have mask mandates. Houston ISD will decide on Thursday. Other school districts are still weighing their options, looking to see what developments come from the governor’s office and health officials.
Dallas ISD and Austin ISDs now have mask mandates. Houston ISD will decide on Thursday. Other school districts are still weighing their options, looking to see what developments come from the governor’s office and health officials.
Dallas ISD mask mandate starts Tuesday for everyone on campus despite Abbott's orders
The Dallas Independent School District will require masks for everyone on its campuses, despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region.
The Dallas Independent School District will require masks for everyone on its campuses, despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region.
Students in 41 Dallas ISD schools start classes a week early
Dallas ISD has three different calendars this year to address learning loss that affected many students during the pandemic.
Dallas ISD has three different calendars this year to address learning loss that affected many students during the pandemic.
Rapid tests, sanitizing, contract tracing part of North Texas schools’ COVID-19 plans
Nearly all North Texas school districts are prepared for a return to all in-person learning later this month. The state's chief epidemiologist is concerned about a rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases.
Nearly all North Texas school districts are prepared for a return to all in-person learning later this month. The state's chief epidemiologist is concerned about a rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases.
North Texas high school athletes waiting to see how COVID spike will affect fall sports
Many high school athletes use their sport to earn a scholarship. That was a struggle for some last year who couldn’t always get on the field because of COVID-19. This year, there’s still plenty of uncertainty as to what the season will look like.
Many high school athletes use their sport to earn a scholarship. That was a struggle for some last year who couldn’t always get on the field because of COVID-19. This year, there’s still plenty of uncertainty as to what the season will look like.