Dallas ISD welcomes 800 new teachers for upcoming school year
The superintendent says it will be challenging getting all students to return, but he says he feels hopeful the students will get caught up and back on track. He says the new teachers will be a part of the process moving forward.
The superintendent says it will be challenging getting all students to return, but he says he feels hopeful the students will get caught up and back on track. He says the new teachers will be a part of the process moving forward.
Students head back to school in Garland, Duncanville and on 5 Dallas campuses
All of the school districts have outlined processes and protocols to try and maintain a safe and healthy environment for all staff and students.
All of the school districts have outlined processes and protocols to try and maintain a safe and healthy environment for all staff and students.
Dallas ISD launches 'Lit Initiative' to recover from learning loss during pandemic
Dallas ISD says core subjects like reading saw a drop of almost 6% on the STAAR test from 2019 to 2021. So the district is launching its new ‘Lit Initiative’ with a focus on literacy to help students catch up.
Dallas ISD says core subjects like reading saw a drop of almost 6% on the STAAR test from 2019 to 2021. So the district is launching its new ‘Lit Initiative’ with a focus on literacy to help students catch up.
Top pediatricians group recommends that all students wear masks in the classroom
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that everyone over the age of 2 wear a mask in the classroom regardless of their vaccination status.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that everyone over the age of 2 wear a mask in the classroom regardless of their vaccination status.
First Lady Jill Biden to tour first of four COVID-19 vaccine clinics held at Dallas ISD campus
Samuell High School hosted one of four COVID-19 vaccine clinics organized by DISD and Parkland Hospital this week at several different high schools
Samuell High School hosted one of four COVID-19 vaccine clinics organized by DISD and Parkland Hospital this week at several different high schools
Residents unhappy with Dallas ISD proposal to replace school damaged by tornado with career institute
Residents in Northwest Dallas are pushing back on the proposed plan to replace one of the Dallas ISD schools destroyed by a tornado in 2019.
Residents in Northwest Dallas are pushing back on the proposed plan to replace one of the Dallas ISD schools destroyed by a tornado in 2019.
Dallas high school valedictorian becomes third sibling in his family to graduate top of class
Noah Macias followed in the footsteps of his older brother and sister to finish first in his class. He is the third valedictorian from his family in the past five years from Sunset High School.
Noah Macias followed in the footsteps of his older brother and sister to finish first in his class. He is the third valedictorian from his family in the past five years from Sunset High School.
Free summer meals available for Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD students
Free summer meals are now available for children in North Texas’ two largest school districts.
Free summer meals are now available for children in North Texas’ two largest school districts.
Pop-up clinics set up at four Dallas ISD high schools to vaccinate students
Summer vacation is finally here, and at least two North Texas school districts are using the time to vaccinate as many students as possible. Partnering with Parkland Hospital, the aim is to get the vaccine straight to students in the communities where they live.
Summer vacation is finally here, and at least two North Texas school districts are using the time to vaccinate as many students as possible. Partnering with Parkland Hospital, the aim is to get the vaccine straight to students in the communities where they live.
Dallas-Fort Worth area high school graduations delayed by hot weather
While the heat was uncomfortable, many families said they were just thankful to be able to enjoy an in-person graduation this year.
While the heat was uncomfortable, many families said they were just thankful to be able to enjoy an in-person graduation this year.
DeSoto teen charged in crash that killed Kimball High School mentor
A DeSoto teen has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the deadly wreck involving a beloved Kimball High School mentor. Police say he was driving 90 miles per hour when he t-boned her car.
A DeSoto teen has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the deadly wreck involving a beloved Kimball High School mentor. Police say he was driving 90 miles per hour when he t-boned her car.
Dallas ISD boosts student graduation rates to pre-pandemic levels
Dallas ISD boosted graduation rates by more than 20 percent in just a few short weeks. But are students stepping up or is the bar being lowered?
Dallas ISD boosted graduation rates by more than 20 percent in just a few short weeks. But are students stepping up or is the bar being lowered?
Questions after Mountain View College course featured no lectures, no name of professor
The early college student says the Mountain View College professor has not held any virtual classes and hasn't returned his emails about his grades.
The early college student says the Mountain View College professor has not held any virtual classes and hasn't returned his emails about his grades.
Dallas ISD may do away with most student suspensions
Dallas ISD’s school board will consider ending both in and out-of-school suspensions for most offenses. Disruptive students would instead be sent to special classrooms for what educators call “a reset.”
Dallas ISD’s school board will consider ending both in and out-of-school suspensions for most offenses. Disruptive students would instead be sent to special classrooms for what educators call “a reset.”
Lack of state funding forcing some North Texas schools to rethink virtual learning options
The walkout by Texas House Democrats focused on killing the controversial voting bill. However, it also derailed virtual school funding. And without that, districts like Garland and Frisco ISD have scrapped plans for online education.
The walkout by Texas House Democrats focused on killing the controversial voting bill. However, it also derailed virtual school funding. And without that, districts like Garland and Frisco ISD have scrapped plans for online education.
Hundreds attend balloon release to remember Kimball High School mentor killed in crash
Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday at Kimball High School in Oak Cliff to honor a woman remembered for her leadership and for helping students achieve their goals of going to college.
Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday at Kimball High School in Oak Cliff to honor a woman remembered for her leadership and for helping students achieve their goals of going to college.
Woman killed in DeSoto crash remembered for helping countless Dallas ISD students go to college
A Dallas high school community is devastated after a woman, who helped countless teens get on track to go to college, lost her life in a DeSoto car crash.
A Dallas high school community is devastated after a woman, who helped countless teens get on track to go to college, lost her life in a DeSoto car crash.
Dallas, Fort Worth ISD parents mull decision to send students with masks after mandate ends
This week marked the start of optional masking at schools in Texas. While most North Texas schools are already done, some — like Dallas and Fort Worth ISD — are still going. As this chaotic year comes to a close, masks in school are still causing some confusion among parents with no universal rule.
This week marked the start of optional masking at schools in Texas. While most North Texas schools are already done, some — like Dallas and Fort Worth ISD — are still going. As this chaotic year comes to a close, masks in school are still causing some confusion among parents with no universal rule.
Reliant Energy helps replace instruments for Dallas ISD students that were damaged by winter storm
A big donation is music to the ears of Dallas ISD band members who were robbed of their precious instruments by the winter storm.
A big donation is music to the ears of Dallas ISD band members who were robbed of their precious instruments by the winter storm.
Dallas ISD 2021 senior earns more than $400,000 in scholarship offers
Paola Hernandez will graduate in June from DISD's Hillcrest High School with more than $400,000 in scholarship offers and acceptances to 14 universities.
Paola Hernandez will graduate in June from DISD's Hillcrest High School with more than $400,000 in scholarship offers and acceptances to 14 universities.