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 mask mandate to end in January 2022

Dallas ISD plans to switch its policy to "masks recommended" after the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.