North Texas school districts making plans to vaccinate students
Dallas ISD has the most concrete and aggressive plan in place to get students vaccinated. Others are planning smaller opportunities, and more may be in the works.
Dallas ISD has the most concrete and aggressive plan in place to get students vaccinated. Others are planning smaller opportunities, and more may be in the works.
North Texas schools to receive part of $18 billion in federal stimulus money
North Texas schools are getting a huge boost to their budgets, thanks to $18 billion in federal stimulus money finally being released by the state — at least in part.
North Texas schools are getting a huge boost to their budgets, thanks to $18 billion in federal stimulus money finally being released by the state — at least in part.
Dallas ISD optimistic about getting more students back in the classroom next school year
Dallas ISD wants students back in the classroom by fall, and some upcoming spring events will look near normal.
Dallas ISD wants students back in the classroom by fall, and some upcoming spring events will look near normal.
Dallas ISD staffers receive email scam involving COVID-19 relief bonuses
The email offered a $1,700 bonus and told DISD staffers to click on a link and enter their information.
The email offered a $1,700 bonus and told DISD staffers to click on a link and enter their information.
Dallas ISD holding virtual mental health symposium for students
Dallas ISD is among the many school districts seeing an increase in students battling mental health issues. To help fight the problem, the district is holding a virtual mental health symposium that anyone can join.
Dallas ISD is among the many school districts seeing an increase in students battling mental health issues. To help fight the problem, the district is holding a virtual mental health symposium that anyone can join.
Seniors return to classrooms as Dallas ISD makes push for students to graduate
Only 10 seniors have been attending in-person learning at Pinkston High School this school year. Officials said they had 106 students out of class of 144 show up on Monday.
Only 10 seniors have been attending in-person learning at Pinkston High School this school year. Officials said they had 106 students out of class of 144 show up on Monday.
Dallas ISD starting Finish Strong campaign to get seniors back on track to graduate
The district is now planning on getting seniors back into classrooms starting Monday.
The district is now planning on getting seniors back into classrooms starting Monday.
4 out of 10 Dallas ISD seniors not on track to graduate, district reports
With just less than nine weeks to go in the school year, four out of ten DISD seniors are not ready to graduate.
With just less than nine weeks to go in the school year, four out of ten DISD seniors are not ready to graduate.
STAAR testing temporarily suspended due to statewide technical issues
The Texas Education Agency suspended online testing for those affected while the test vendor works out the issues. Many school districts say they’re waiting on TEA guidance to find out what are the next steps.
The Texas Education Agency suspended online testing for those affected while the test vendor works out the issues. Many school districts say they’re waiting on TEA guidance to find out what are the next steps.
Dallas ISD teacher reflects on first year of teaching during pandemic
A Dallas ISD teacher is reflecting on his first year of teaching at the district. He started last fall during the pandemic and never expected to be teaching Dallas ISD students.
A Dallas ISD teacher is reflecting on his first year of teaching at the district. He started last fall during the pandemic and never expected to be teaching Dallas ISD students.
Dallas ISD working to get more Hispanic male teachers to better reflect their student body
Dallas ISD has a new initiative to hire teachers that reflect the heavily Hispanic student body and help provide role models that students may not be getting at home.
Dallas ISD has a new initiative to hire teachers that reflect the heavily Hispanic student body and help provide role models that students may not be getting at home.
Dallas ISD renames schools with ties to Confederacy
The latest round of school name changes come nearly three years after Dallas ISD stripped the names of Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee from campuses.
The latest round of school name changes come nearly three years after Dallas ISD stripped the names of Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee from campuses.
Dallas ISD holds Spring Break meal distribution for students
The district is holding a free, curbside meal distribution for children 18 and under so kids can eat during Spring Break.
The district is holding a free, curbside meal distribution for children 18 and under so kids can eat during Spring Break.
Rangers legend Michael Young donates $50k to Reverchon Park ballfield restoration
Michael Young donated $50,000 to the Dallas Education Foundation, which is raising funds for the Reverchon Park restoration project.
Michael Young donated $50,000 to the Dallas Education Foundation, which is raising funds for the Reverchon Park restoration project.
Dallas ISD employees honored for repair work after winter storm
Dallas ISD says the storm damaged about 130 schools and students wouldn't have been able to return without the hard work of maintenance and facility employees.
Dallas ISD says the storm damaged about 130 schools and students wouldn't have been able to return without the hard work of maintenance and facility employees.
Parkland Health to vaccinate 9,000 Dallas ISD employees
Parkland Health will set aside about 9,000 COVID-19 vaccines for Dallas ISD employees. Dr. Michael Hinojosa called it a game-changer.
Parkland Health will set aside about 9,000 COVID-19 vaccines for Dallas ISD employees. Dr. Michael Hinojosa called it a game-changer.
120 Dallas ISD students still displaced after winter storm
Some families with Dallas ISD are still struggling to get their lives back to normal following the winter storm.
Some families with Dallas ISD are still struggling to get their lives back to normal following the winter storm.
No plan in place yet to get Dallas ISD teachers, staff vaccinated
While districts like Fort Worth ISD and Arlington ISD have announced plans to begin vaccinating teachers, Dallas ISD doesn't have an agreement like that yet.
While districts like Fort Worth ISD and Arlington ISD have announced plans to begin vaccinating teachers, Dallas ISD doesn't have an agreement like that yet.
North Texas school districts scramble for guidance after mask mandate lifted
The governor addressed masks and occupancy limits for businesses. But for schools, the guidance is not as specific.
The governor addressed masks and occupancy limits for businesses. But for schools, the guidance is not as specific.
Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD reopen campus after winter storm
School districts have been working with vendors and contractors to get campuses back in operation. They've made a lot of progress. Still, a few remain closed to in-person learning.
School districts have been working with vendors and contractors to get campuses back in operation. They've made a lot of progress. Still, a few remain closed to in-person learning.