LEGO lessons helping North Texas students learn about upcoming solar eclipse
Schools across North Texas are preparing students for the solar eclipse on April 8. For a couple teachers in McKinney and Dallas, these lessons involve LEGOs.
Here's how North Texas school districts are handling the total solar eclipse
FOX 4 took a sampling of districts large and small to see how they are approaching the eclipse. Decisions are split about whether parents can sign in as visitors or whether or not an absence to view the eclipse as a family will be excused. Here are their responses.
Dallas ISD teams up with Dallas PD to build student confidence
Students at one school took part in breakout sessions where they learned how to resolve conflict and build confidence from judges, police officers and athletes.
Dallas ISD renames school after state senator Royce West
The Kennedy-Curry Middle School name is now being removed and replaced with the Royce West Leadership Academy.
Dallas ISD, Garland ISD, Uplift Education to receive $25,000 each from nonprofit
A local nonprofit says Dallas ISD, Garland ISD and Uplift charter schools are all getting results when it comes to changing the trajectory of economically-disadvantaged kids.
Dallas ISD school on UT Southwestern campus offers students different way of learning
While science, technology, engineering and math are the foundation of the school, the real focus is on making each student "whole."
Dallas ISD dominates list of top schools in North Texas
Several Dallas ISD schools are among the best in the state according to new rankings from a nonprofit. See where your school ranks on the list.
32nd Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition
4th and 5th grade students from across Dallas are delivered powerful speeches as part of the 32nd annual MLK Oratory Competition at SMU.
Dallas ISD opens new resource center to help South Dallas families
The new resource center will provide resume assistance for students and community members.
School Closings: Campuses in Fort Worth, Mesquite, Plano closed; some start late on Wednesday
The schools worked feverishly in hopes of getting damaged campuses dried out and back open in time for kids to return to school on Thursday.
North Texas school districts defend decision to cancel Tuesday classes
Having schools closed when the streets were clear and most employers operating with business as usual created a challenge for working parents. School district leaders explained what was behind their decision.
Dallas 4th grader wins 2024 MLK oratory competition
Dozens of North Texas students honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special competition. Meet the 9-year-old Marsalis Elementary fourth grader whose speech came out on top.
School closings: Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs among districts closed Tuesday
Some North Texas school districts will be closed on Tuesday because of the winter weather. Check the status of your district.
32nd Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition crowns winner at SMU
4th and 5th grade students from across Dallas delivered powerful speeches as part of the 32nd annual MLK Oratory Competition at SMU.
32nd Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition
4th and 5th grade students from across Dallas are delivered powerful speeches as part of the 32nd annual MLK Oratory Competition at SMU.
Dallas ISD announces its new police chief
Dallas ISD has chosen a new police chief. Albert Martinez comes to the school district with more than three decades of law enforcement experience.
Dallas ISD students surprised with presents from their wish lists
Christmas came early for some students at H.I. Holland Elementary at Lisbon, as they walked into a room filled with presents from their wish list.
South Oak Cliff High School football seeking third-straight state championship
South Oak Cliff High School will compete for its third-consecutive state championship in football this weekend. They will face-off with a familiar opponent.
18-year-old arrested for shooting that injured 16-year-old Dallas ISD student near school
A 16-year-old Dallas ISD student was shot in the middle of the day just a few yards away from his school campus.
Sha'Carri Richardson, the fastest woman alive, gets Dallas ISD track named after her
John Kincade Stadium officially named its track after Sha'Carri Richardson.