Voters give the okay for some local school district proposals, not all
Dallas ISD voters approved two of five bond propositions. Fort Worth and Arlington ISD voters also okayed tax increases.
Dallas ISD voters approved two of five bond propositions. Fort Worth and Arlington ISD voters also okayed tax increases.
Voters to decide on several local school bond proposals
The school districts in Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington are asking voters for permission to either borrow money or increase taxes to fund things like teacher pay, technology and new facilities.
The school districts in Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington are asking voters for permission to either borrow money or increase taxes to fund things like teacher pay, technology and new facilities.
Dallas ISD to offer rapid COVID-19 tests to students, staff
Dallas ISD officials say the district will be part of the state’s rapid test program and begin with student athletes before expanding access.
Dallas ISD officials say the district will be part of the state’s rapid test program and begin with student athletes before expanding access.
Voters to decide on $3.7 billion Dallas ISD bond proposals
Dallas ISD is asking voters to approve bond proposals that total a record $3.7 billion to update aging facilities and resources. Trustees say there will be no tax rate increase.
Dallas ISD is asking voters to approve bond proposals that total a record $3.7 billion to update aging facilities and resources. Trustees say there will be no tax rate increase.
Arlington ISD concerned about failing students during virtual learning
North Texas is seeing alarming rates relating to students failing classes during virtual learning, but parents have many options to weigh.
North Texas is seeing alarming rates relating to students failing classes during virtual learning, but parents have many options to weigh.
Dallas ISD hosts webinar to discuss race and education inequality
Dallas ISD held the first of several web-based seminars to discuss race relations in the district.
Dallas ISD held the first of several web-based seminars to discuss race relations in the district.
Dallas ISD considers adding six weeks to 2020-21 school year
Dr. Michael Hinojosa says shutting down Dallas ISD schools in March resulted in a drastic learning loss for some students.
Dr. Michael Hinojosa says shutting down Dallas ISD schools in March resulted in a drastic learning loss for some students.
Funding approved for Dallas mayor's task force recommendations for safer communities
The safety recommendations were made more than a year ago, but the city's recently approved budget puts money toward them.
The safety recommendations were made more than a year ago, but the city's recently approved budget puts money toward them.
More students return to the classroom in Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs
Some Dallas and Fort Worth students will return to in-person learning Monday as part of the districts' plans to bring students back in phases.
Some Dallas and Fort Worth students will return to in-person learning Monday as part of the districts' plans to bring students back in phases.
Some teachers concerned about returning to in-person learning after Dallas ISD teacher's death
James Becker died of COVID-19 last week. His case is sending some fear into other educators, who are afraid of becoming sick.
James Becker died of COVID-19 last week. His case is sending some fear into other educators, who are afraid of becoming sick.
Dallas ISD teacher passes away after testing positive for COVID-19
A Dallas ISD teacher at Nancy Cochran Elementary School has passed away after testing positive for COVID-19.
A Dallas ISD teacher at Nancy Cochran Elementary School has passed away after testing positive for COVID-19.
Dallas, Arlington & Irving ISD allow in-person learning for some students on Monday
Some of the biggest school districts welcomed back a limited number of students to classrooms on Monday.
Some of the biggest school districts welcomed back a limited number of students to classrooms on Monday.
Dallas ISD board considers hybrid learning model
Dallas ISD school board trustees will consider having high schools adopt a hybrid model of both in-person and virtual learning.
Dallas ISD school board trustees will consider having high schools adopt a hybrid model of both in-person and virtual learning.
600 children displaced by Hurricane Laura enroll at Dallas ISD
Back to school has looked different for everyone this year. But for evacuees from Hurricane Laura now living in Dallas hotels, they are signing up in a whole new school district.
Back to school has looked different for everyone this year. But for evacuees from Hurricane Laura now living in Dallas hotels, they are signing up in a whole new school district.
Dallas ISD considers hybrid learning model for high schools, one elementary school
District leaders say they’ve heard from parents. They understand the demand and capacity at schools, and they believe this proposal will help get as many students on campus as possible while maintaining social distancing.
District leaders say they’ve heard from parents. They understand the demand and capacity at schools, and they believe this proposal will help get as many students on campus as possible while maintaining social distancing.
Superintendents for 3 North Texas school districts provide updates on how the school year is going so far
A Texas Education Agency report breaks down how fall learning is going for both in-person and virtual instruction.
A Texas Education Agency report breaks down how fall learning is going for both in-person and virtual instruction.
Dallas ISD assignment lists Kyle Rittenhouse as modern-day hero
Dallas ISD is investigating a high school English teacher who asked students to write about a modern-day hero and listed the 17-year-old accused of killing two people during Wisconsin protests as one possible option.
Dallas ISD is investigating a high school English teacher who asked students to write about a modern-day hero and listed the 17-year-old accused of killing two people during Wisconsin protests as one possible option.
Dallas ISD schools are now gearing up for high school football
For so many North Texans, when they think of fall, they think high school football. Thousands of Dallas ISD athletes are preparing for their upcoming season knowing they’re already behind the ball, compared to other districts that are already underway.
For so many North Texans, when they think of fall, they think high school football. Thousands of Dallas ISD athletes are preparing for their upcoming season knowing they’re already behind the ball, compared to other districts that are already underway.
Four Dallas Sunset High School cheerleaders make All-American NCA team
Four cheerleaders from Dallas ISD’s Sunset High School made the made the All-American National Cheerleading Association team despite the challenges of COVID-19.
Four cheerleaders from Dallas ISD’s Sunset High School made the made the All-American National Cheerleading Association team despite the challenges of COVID-19.
Dallas ISD attendance down by 13,500 in early weeks of school year
Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa is concerned by the large number of students who aren't showing up for school.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa is concerned by the large number of students who aren't showing up for school.