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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Fort Worth ISD made another change to help students struggling with their grades during the pandemic.