Three Dallas ISD schools could be declared total losses

It is possible the three Dallas ISD schools badly damaged by the EF-3 tornado could be declared a total loss.

Dallas ISD to meet Tuesday to discuss future of tornado-damaged schools

One week after the EF-3 tornado destroyed three Dallas ISD schools, the district is working to figure out what’s next for those campuses.

Mark Cuban donates additional $1 million to Dallas schools for tornado recovery

After initially donating $100,000 to the Dallas Education Foundation to help schools in the recovery process after Sunday’s tornado, Mark Cuban will donate an additional $1 million.

Thomas Jefferson HS band, football team prep for Homecoming amidst tornado damage

This is homecoming week for Thomas Jefferson High School students, but it has been filled with power outages, down trees, and students moving to a new building following Sunday’s tornado.

Thomas Jefferson High School staff helping students transition to new campus

The Dallas ISD superintendent has been candid that one of the biggest challenges since Sunday has been relocating 1,800 teenagers from Northwest Dallas 10 miles away to West Dallas.

More Dallas ISD schools reopen as power is restored

More students will return to class Thursday after power was restored at several Dallas public schools.

Organizations donating football equipment to Thomas Jefferson HS for homecoming game

A lot of people and groups, including SMU the Dallas Mavericks and even the Cowboys, are trying to help Dallas ISD football students who had to relocate for the rest of the school year.

Dallas ISD prepares for return of students from tornado-damaged schools

There will be some last-minute decisions made early Wednesday morning on where hundreds of Dallas ISD students return to class for the first time since the storm. Some places are set for the relocated students, but others might not be ready.

Tech companies trying to fill higher paying jobs that do not require a degree

Technology companies are trying to fill jobs that pay very well but do not require a college degree. Some are also working with North Texas schools to find good candidates.

Dallas ISD axes plan to privatize some public schools

Dallas ISD announced Tuesday it is scrapping a proposal that would have turned over the control of certain schools to private operators.

Dallas ISD axes plan to privatize some public schools
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Dallas ISD announced Tuesday it is scrapping a proposal that would have turned over the control of certain schools to private operators.

Dallas ISD teachers learn to ‘stop the bleed’ in school mass shooting training

Close to 200 DISD teachers are better prepared to deal with life-threatening situations on campus. The teachers received special training on how to stop bleeding from gunshot injuries.