COVID-19 claims life of Tarrant County education pioneer
Dr. Dennis Dunkins encouraged generations of minorities to seek college degrees. He's now being remembered for his passion for educational equality.
Fort Worth ISD teachers, staff to get COVID-19 bonus
Eligible full-time employees will get $1,000 and eligible part-time employees will get $500.
Texas superintendents ask Gov. Abbott for teachers to be among 1st to get COVID-19 vaccines
The chair of the Texas Urban Council of Superintendents wrote a letter to Governor Greg Abbott asking him to include teachers in the first groups to receive the COVID-19 vaccines.
Northwest ISD leader blames new state requirement for failed bond propositions
Northwest ISD is going back to the drawing board after voters soundly defeated plans for a $986 million bond package to build seven new schools.
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.
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.
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.
Fort Worth ISD delays in-person classes until October 19
In a 5-4 vote, trustees decided to extend online learning and give students the option to return to the classroom October 19 instead of the original date of October 5.
Fort Worth ISD trustees reconsider extending online learning; mayor criticizes board president
Teachers protested outside Fort Worth ISD Tuesday ahead of a vote to possibly extend online learning to the end of October. They want that extension, fearing for their health.
Fort Worth ISD will reopen schools for in-person learning on Oct. 5
Despite a warning from a top health official, students in the Fort Worth Independent School District will be allowed back into the classroom in just a few weeks.
Parents weigh in on Fort Worth ISD's plan for in-person learning
Fort Worth ISD's superintendent recommended that students who choose to can return to in-class instruction starting Oct. 5.
Fort Worth ISD starts online with minor challenges, could reopen schools sooner than expected
Fort Worth ISD experienced some minor technical challenges on its first day of virtual learning of the new school year.
Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs to begin virtual learning Tuesday, other districts return to the classroom
In-person learning starts Tuesday in a number of school districts across North Texas. The two largest districts – Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs – will start online-only.
As COVID-19 numbers improve, Fort Worth ISD optimistic in-person classes could resume soon
As COVID-19 infection rates stabilize in Tarrant County, Fort Worth ISD administrators are optimistic the district may be able to return to in-person classes sooner than later.
Fort Worth ISD parents protest plans for online learning
Some Fort Worth families protested at the school district’s headquarters on what would have been the first day of school. They are upset about online learning.
Tarrant County hosts Back to School Roundup drive-thru event
Some things must go on and the Tarrant County Back to School Roundup was one of them. There were no haircuts or hugs this year but parents were still able to pick up free school supplies.
Fort Worth ISD moves first day of school to Sept. 8 with 4 weeks of virtual learning
Fort Worth ISD has pushed back the start of the school year until Sept. 8. All students will start off with four weeks of virtual learning.
Fort Worth ISD answers questions about the school year during virtual town hall meeting
As uncertainty remains for parents and teachers planning to return to a fall school schedule, the Fort Worth Independent School District is hoping to clear up confusion and ease minds.
Fort Worth ISD changes plans for school year after Tarrant County issued health order
Fort Worth ISD says it still plans to start school on time, but it will follow the county's order and offer online-only learning for the first few weeks.
Fort Worth ISD announces plans for Aug. 17 school start date
Fort Worth ISD shared its plan with in-person and virtual options from the start.