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.

Old Dallas school reopens as center for homeless students

A once shuttered Dallas elementary school is now providing a place of comfort to Dallas Independent School District students without a home.

TEA commissioner says new laws will improve Texas schools

Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath told Dallas business leaders that the education legislation passed this year is a game-changer for Texas schools.

Dallas ISD teachers protest merit pay system

Dallas ISD teachers protested ahead of Thursday’s school board meeting to demand change to the current teacher merit pay system.

Dallas ISD set to close alternative school for over-age students

The district says closing J.L. Patton Junior Academic Center in Oak Cliff is inevitable due to declining enrollment and two years of ‘F’ ratings from the state.

Dallas, Fort Worth students among those returning to school Monday

Dallas ISD and Fort Worth ISD students were among the dozens of districts that welcomed students back to school on Monday.