North Texas schools preparing for teacher shortage due to omicron surge
As COVID cases continue to surge in North Texas, school districts are preparing for the possibility of a teacher shortage. Recent job fairs have led to dozens of new hires. And incentives are attracting much-needed substitute teachers.
As COVID cases continue to surge in North Texas, school districts are preparing for the possibility of a teacher shortage. Recent job fairs have led to dozens of new hires. And incentives are attracting much-needed substitute teachers.
Tarrant County school districts resuming in-person classes amid omicron spread
Fort Worth ISD custodians sanitized campuses on Tuesday as part of preparing for the return of roughly 74,000 students on Wednesday.
Fort Worth ISD custodians sanitized campuses on Tuesday as part of preparing for the return of roughly 74,000 students on Wednesday.
Fort Worth ISD offering hiring bonuses, up to $69K for first-time teachers
The Fort Worth school district is actively looking for more teachers and offering some perks to get them to commit. There are even more incentives for Fort Worth ISD graduates.
The Fort Worth school district is actively looking for more teachers and offering some perks to get them to commit. There are even more incentives for Fort Worth ISD graduates.
North Texas school districts struggling to fill teacher vacancies
From Dallas ISD to Fort Worth ISD and beyond, districts are offering some big incentives in hopes of attracting and retaining teachers.
From Dallas ISD to Fort Worth ISD and beyond, districts are offering some big incentives in hopes of attracting and retaining teachers.
Child COVID-19 vaccinations start at south Fort Worth site
Some Fort Worth ISD students aged 5 to 11 are among the first in the district to get the pediatric Pfizer COVID vaccine approved for emergency use authorization earlier this week. The drive-thru clinic put together by Fort Worth ISD and the city of Fort Worth was held at the district’s Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center.
Some Fort Worth ISD students aged 5 to 11 are among the first in the district to get the pediatric Pfizer COVID vaccine approved for emergency use authorization earlier this week. The drive-thru clinic put together by Fort Worth ISD and the city of Fort Worth was held at the district’s Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center.
Fort Worth ISD's $1.2 billion proposition too close to call until absentee ballots are counted
The district's Proposition A called for more than $1 billion to improve and build schools.
The district's Proposition A called for more than $1 billion to improve and build schools.
North Texas school districts revisiting mask mandates as COVID-19 cases drop
COVID-19 patient levels in North Texas are the lowest they’ve been since July. Because of that and low cases, multiple school districts have lifted their mandatory mask policy.
COVID-19 patient levels in North Texas are the lowest they’ve been since July. Because of that and low cases, multiple school districts have lifted their mandatory mask policy.
Fort Worth ISD gives tour of Arlington Heights renovations
A two-story library and media center is giving students a college-like atmosphere on campus. There are also newly renovated fine arts spaces and more career and technology education options at the school.
A two-story library and media center is giving students a college-like atmosphere on campus. There are also newly renovated fine arts spaces and more career and technology education options at the school.
Fire at Fort Worth elementary school investigated as arson, person detained
Authorities are investigating a fire at a Fort Worth ISD elementary school Saturday night as arson. A suspect was arrested.
Authorities are investigating a fire at a Fort Worth ISD elementary school Saturday night as arson. A suspect was arrested.
13 Fort Worth ISD teacher candidates surprised with $20,000 bonus
A group of 13 student-teachers who have made an impact in the Fort Worth Independent School District over the past year were surprised Thursday with $20,000.
A group of 13 student-teachers who have made an impact in the Fort Worth Independent School District over the past year were surprised Thursday with $20,000.
Fort Worth ISD offering bonuses for vaccinated employees
All full-time and part-time Fort Worth ISD employees and substitutes are eligible for a $500 bonus. They just have to show proof that they’re fully vaccinated.
All full-time and part-time Fort Worth ISD employees and substitutes are eligible for a $500 bonus. They just have to show proof that they’re fully vaccinated.
Fort Worth ISD superintendent discusses how the district has navigated the COVID-19 pandemic
Fort Worth ISD's superintendent spoke about challenges and opportunities for the district during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fort Worth ISD's superintendent spoke about challenges and opportunities for the district during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fort Worth ISD official reports 2 district employees died of COVID-19 this week
A Fort Worth ISD official said two employees died of COVID-19 this week.
A Fort Worth ISD official said two employees died of COVID-19 this week.
Fort Worth ISD mask mandate halted by appeals court
A mask mandate was in place Monday morning when students showed up for school. But around lunchtime, it was reversed after the district was ordered to abandon the requirement by a court.
A mask mandate was in place Monday morning when students showed up for school. But around lunchtime, it was reversed after the district was ordered to abandon the requirement by a court.
Fort Worth ISD implementing mask mandate starting Monday
Starting Monday, masks will be required in Fort Worth ISD classrooms and buildings for all students, teachers, staff, and visitors.
Starting Monday, masks will be required in Fort Worth ISD classrooms and buildings for all students, teachers, staff, and visitors.
COVID-19 student cases across Texas schools double in one week
The number of COVID-19 cases among students nearly doubled across Texas in one week. Last week alone, districts reported to the state more than 27,000 student cases. Health experts fear a spike in cases after the Labor Day weekend. Meantime, measures to mitigate the spread vary.
The number of COVID-19 cases among students nearly doubled across Texas in one week. Last week alone, districts reported to the state more than 27,000 student cases. Health experts fear a spike in cases after the Labor Day weekend. Meantime, measures to mitigate the spread vary.
Fort Worth ISD hoping Saturday classes will help students overcome learning loss
Amid hundreds of student quarantines and rising COVID-19 cases, Fort Worth ISD is making a push for another chance to learn on Saturdays.
Amid hundreds of student quarantines and rising COVID-19 cases, Fort Worth ISD is making a push for another chance to learn on Saturdays.
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.
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.
Parents hold rally advocating for mask mandate or virtual learning option in Fort Worth ISD
The fight over having a mask mandate in place for Fort Worth ISD continues.
The fight over having a mask mandate in place for Fort Worth ISD continues.
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.
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.