Fort Worth ISD school board votes for a mask mandate if a judge agrees

During Thursday night’s special board meeting, Fort Worth ISD trustees voted to require face coverings for everyone at the district’s campuses. However, that mandate will only be allowed if a judge rules in favor of the district at a hearing on Sept. 3.

More than 1,000 Fort Worth ISD students, staff in quarantine due to COVID-19

Anyone who tests positive must stay home for 10 days and be symptom free before returning, while anyone who’s unvaccinated and comes in close contact with a positive case also must quarantine.

Texas Education Agency waiting on court ruling for clarification on mask mandate ban

The Texas Education Agency weighed in on Governor Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates, noting that it is not being enforced because of ongoing court battles.

Fort Worth ISD board votes to join mask mandate lawsuit against Gov. Abbott

After hearing passionate comments from parents both for and against mask mandates, the Fort Worth ISD board voted to join other school districts suing the governor and the state over his executive order banning mask mandates.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.