Thousands of North Texas kids head back to school, some with a mask mandate and some without
There wasn't a mask mandate in effect for students starting school Monday in Fort Worth. In Dallas, masks are still required -- at least for now.
There wasn't a mask mandate in effect for students starting school Monday in Fort Worth. In Dallas, masks are still required -- at least for now.
Fort Worth parents hold mock funeral procession in protest over district's lack of mask mandate
Some Fort Worth parents held a mock funeral procession Saturday in protest of the district's decision to not have a mask mandate.
Some Fort Worth parents held a mock funeral procession Saturday in protest of the district's decision to not have a mask mandate.
Fort Worth ISD to require masks for students, staff for upcoming school year
Fort Worth ISD is the latest school district that will require a mask mandate and go against the governor’s order.
Fort Worth ISD is the latest school district that will require a mask mandate and go against the governor’s order.
North Texas school districts re-evaluating COVID-19 protocols, virtual learning options
After Dallas ISD annnounced a mask mandate, FOX 4 wanted to see if any other districts were following suit. So far, none in the DFW area will be requiring masks for now, but some districts are shifting their virtual options.
After Dallas ISD annnounced a mask mandate, FOX 4 wanted to see if any other districts were following suit. So far, none in the DFW area will be requiring masks for now, but some districts are shifting their virtual options.
Rapid tests, sanitizing, contract tracing part of North Texas schools’ COVID-19 plans
Nearly all North Texas school districts are prepared for a return to all in-person learning later this month. The state's chief epidemiologist is concerned about a rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases.
Nearly all North Texas school districts are prepared for a return to all in-person learning later this month. The state's chief epidemiologist is concerned about a rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases.
Top pediatricians group recommends that all students wear masks in the classroom
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that everyone over the age of 2 wear a mask in the classroom regardless of their vaccination status.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that everyone over the age of 2 wear a mask in the classroom regardless of their vaccination status.
From homeless shelter to college football full ride: The Leslie Adindu story
Leslie Adindu made the incredible journey from living in a Fort Worth homeless shelter to moving to Missouri to play college football on a full scholarship.
Leslie Adindu made the incredible journey from living in a Fort Worth homeless shelter to moving to Missouri to play college football on a full scholarship.
Fort Worth ISD hopes summer school helps students get back on track after virtual learning
Fort Worth ISD says an unprecedented number of students will be in the classroom for the next month to get beyond the pandemic learning losses.
Fort Worth ISD says an unprecedented number of students will be in the classroom for the next month to get beyond the pandemic learning losses.
Virtual learning negatively impacted STAAR test scores, results show
Across the state, the failure rate for the reading portion of the STAAR test increased by 4% compared with 2019, and it was 16% higher on the math portion. Nearly 4 out of 10 students are not even close to being ready for the next grade. The biggest impact was felt by virtual learners.
Across the state, the failure rate for the reading portion of the STAAR test increased by 4% compared with 2019, and it was 16% higher on the math portion. Nearly 4 out of 10 students are not even close to being ready for the next grade. The biggest impact was felt by virtual learners.
Free summer meals available for Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD students
Free summer meals are now available for children in North Texas’ two largest school districts.
Free summer meals are now available for children in North Texas’ two largest school districts.
Group protests Critical Race Theory at Fort Worth ISD school board meeting
More than 100 people marched to district headquarters. Some people claim the district is focusing too much on social issues. The district has already said topics like Critical Race Theory are not officially part of any curriculum.
More than 100 people marched to district headquarters. Some people claim the district is focusing too much on social issues. The district has already said topics like Critical Race Theory are not officially part of any curriculum.
Dallas, Fort Worth ISD parents mull decision to send students with masks after mandate ends
This week marked the start of optional masking at schools in Texas. While most North Texas schools are already done, some — like Dallas and Fort Worth ISD — are still going. As this chaotic year comes to a close, masks in school are still causing some confusion among parents with no universal rule.
This week marked the start of optional masking at schools in Texas. While most North Texas schools are already done, some — like Dallas and Fort Worth ISD — are still going. As this chaotic year comes to a close, masks in school are still causing some confusion among parents with no universal rule.
Teenage boy in critical condition after shooting at Fort Worth high school parking lot
A teenage boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition after reportedly being shot in the Eastern Hills High School parking lot in Fort Worth.
A teenage boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition after reportedly being shot in the Eastern Hills High School parking lot in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth ISD offering teachers $1,000 bonus to help students catch up in the summer
The district is hoping a $1,000 bonus will help give teachers more encouragement to sign up for the summer launch program and help students catch up.
The district is hoping a $1,000 bonus will help give teachers more encouragement to sign up for the summer launch program and help students catch up.
Parents criticize Fort Worth ISD superintendent over critical race theory
Dozens of parents and activists spoke out at Fort Worth ISD’s school board meeting Tuesday angry at the superintendent. They claim the district is forcing critical race theory on students.
Dozens of parents and activists spoke out at Fort Worth ISD’s school board meeting Tuesday angry at the superintendent. They claim the district is forcing critical race theory on students.
Fort Worth high school celebrates achievements of graduating seniors
“Decision Day” at Eastern Hills H.S. recognizes seniors headed not only for college, but other opportunities as well.
“Decision Day” at Eastern Hills H.S. recognizes seniors headed not only for college, but other opportunities as well.
Fort Worth ISD begins vaccinating students in on-campus clinics
Wednesday was the first in a series of on-campus vaccination events at Fort Worth ISD.
Wednesday was the first in a series of on-campus vaccination events at Fort Worth ISD.
Abbott: Texas schools cannot force students, staff to wear masks after June 4
Texas public school districts may keep their current mask policies until June 4. After then, the governor said no student, teacher, staff member, parent or visitor can be required to wear a mask while on campus.
Texas public school districts may keep their current mask policies until June 4. After then, the governor said no student, teacher, staff member, parent or visitor can be required to wear a mask while on campus.
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.
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.
A North Texas teacher who was fired after her controversial tweets to then-President Donald Trump will not be getting her job back.