North Texas schools to receive part of $18 billion in federal stimulus money
North Texas schools are getting a huge boost to their budgets, thanks to $18 billion in federal stimulus money finally being released by the state — at least in part.
Fort Worth ISD teacher’s firing over anti-illegal immigrant tweet upheld in Austin
A North Texas teacher who was fired after her controversial tweets to then-President Donald Trump will not be getting her job back.
Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD reopen campus after winter storm
School districts have been working with vendors and contractors to get campuses back in operation. They've made a lot of progress. Still, a few remain closed to in-person learning.
More North Texas schools damaged by winter storm reopening Monday
On Monday, more schools damaged by the winter storm will re-open for in-person learning.
North Texas’ largest school districts remain closed due to storm damage
The Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington school districts will be closed Monday and Tuesday because of storm damage.
Some North Texas school districts cancel classes next week due to water-damaged buildings
Denton and Arlington ISD have both canceled some classes for next week so repairs can be made to damaged buildings.
Many North Texas schools abandon virtual learning plans, cancel classes for the week
The uncertainty about power has forced many North Texas school districts to cancel plans to hold virtual classes this week.
Most North Texas school districts undecided on virtual classes if icy weather strikes
Officials in many districts are mum on if classes would be cancelled altogether if roads became too icy or if students and teachers would have a virtual learning day.
Fort Worth ISD approves plan for vaccine clinics on property
Fort Worth ISD is partnering with the Tarrant County Public Health Department to open two new vaccine clinics.
Fort Worth ISD enacts grade recovery policy for failing students
Fort Worth ISD made another change to help students struggling with their grades during the pandemic.
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.