Fort Worth ISD school bus with students on board involved in roll-over accident
The three students and two adults on the bus suffered no injuries
The three students and two adults on the bus suffered no injuries
Back-to-School: It's the first day of school for most kids in North Texas
It's the first day of school for 29 districts in North Texas including the Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie and Rockwall school districts.
It's the first day of school for 29 districts in North Texas including the Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie and Rockwall school districts.
Fort Worth ISD implements new security measures ahead of new school year
The second-largest school district in North Texas also announced some enhanced security measures its putting in place, including weekly door checks and a new communications system.
The second-largest school district in North Texas also announced some enhanced security measures its putting in place, including weekly door checks and a new communications system.
Fort Worth ISD making hires on the spot as it looks to fill hundreds of open positions
Fort Worth ISD is among some North Texas school districts that held a job fair to try and address the shortage of teachers. Administrators with the school district were offering jobs on the spot with some 350 positions to fill.
Fort Worth ISD is among some North Texas school districts that held a job fair to try and address the shortage of teachers. Administrators with the school district were offering jobs on the spot with some 350 positions to fill.
Communication mishap thwarts plan for 'End Gun Violence' rally at Fort Worth ISD school
It was a communication breakdown between a community activist organizer and the school district. District personnel said there was never a discussion about allowing media to be present, and things went south from there.
It was a communication breakdown between a community activist organizer and the school district. District personnel said there was never a discussion about allowing media to be present, and things went south from there.
Fort Worth school board asks Gov. Abbott to call special session on gun violence
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education wants Texas Governor Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session before the new school year begins to address gun violence.
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education wants Texas Governor Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session before the new school year begins to address gun violence.
Fort Worth ISD creates new safety and security committee
Trustees say the plans to create a safety and security committee were months in the making, but the board decided to act more quickly after the Uvalde shooting.
Trustees say the plans to create a safety and security committee were months in the making, but the board decided to act more quickly after the Uvalde shooting.
City of Fort Worth discusses adding resource officers to elementary schools
To date, Fort Worth elementary schools do not have officers. Like many other districts, it was not believed to be cost-effective. But in wake of the Uvalde mass shooting, that may change.
To date, Fort Worth elementary schools do not have officers. Like many other districts, it was not believed to be cost-effective. But in wake of the Uvalde mass shooting, that may change.
Summer school in session for Fort Worth ISD students
Fort Worth ISD is offering 25 summer programs for students to learn and discover new things, including regular summer school, bilingual, career and technical education and special education.
Fort Worth ISD is offering 25 summer programs for students to learn and discover new things, including regular summer school, bilingual, career and technical education and special education.
Fort Worth ISD pairs aspiring engineers, architects with industry professionals
Fort Worth ISD gave its students the opportunity to help them chart their paths. The school district on Wednesday gave some aspiring engineers and architects from across the district a chance to get a jump start on their futures.
Fort Worth ISD gave its students the opportunity to help them chart their paths. The school district on Wednesday gave some aspiring engineers and architects from across the district a chance to get a jump start on their futures.
Fort Worth ISD investigating racist comments during class presentation at Paschal High School
A cell phone recording shows a student making a class presentation that references slavery, and he uses a racial epithet and the N-word multiple times.
A cell phone recording shows a student making a class presentation that references slavery, and he uses a racial epithet and the N-word multiple times.
Fort Worth ISD superintendent to resign at end of school year
Superintendent Kent Scribner announced in January his plans to retire after his contract ended in 2024. Instead, he’s now going to resign and leave much sooner in August.
Superintendent Kent Scribner announced in January his plans to retire after his contract ended in 2024. Instead, he’s now going to resign and leave much sooner in August.
Fort Worth ISD hosting job fairs, offering signing bonuses
Fort Worth ISD is also hosting a series of job fairs to fill open positions at the district, and it's offering signing bonuses as an incentive for new hires. The district is also taking its efforts across state lines.
Fort Worth ISD is also hosting a series of job fairs to fill open positions at the district, and it's offering signing bonuses as an incentive for new hires. The district is also taking its efforts across state lines.
Outgoing superintendents say critical race theory is not taught in schools
Outgoing superintendents from three of North Texas' largest school districts all agreed that critical race theory is nothing more than a distraction and said it isn't taught in schools. “This is a manufactured crisis. This is not real."
Outgoing superintendents from three of North Texas' largest school districts all agreed that critical race theory is nothing more than a distraction and said it isn't taught in schools. “This is a manufactured crisis. This is not real."
Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs among North Texas districts opening late Friday due to weather
Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs are among some area districts delaying the start of classes Friday after all districts cancelled classes Thursday.
Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs are among some area districts delaying the start of classes Friday after all districts cancelled classes Thursday.
Dallas, Fort Worth & other North Texas school districts announce winter storm closures
Nearly all North Texas school districts, including Dallas and Fort Worth ISD, announced they will be closed on Thursday because of another icy winter storm.
Nearly all North Texas school districts, including Dallas and Fort Worth ISD, announced they will be closed on Thursday because of another icy winter storm.
Hundreds of Fort Worth ISD students surprised with Paul Quinn College acceptance letters
High school students from Fort Worth got a big surprise while visiting one college campus. They now all have the chance to go to college.
High school students from Fort Worth got a big surprise while visiting one college campus. They now all have the chance to go to college.
Beloved Fort Worth ISD coach dies at 86, leaves long-lasting legacy
Legendary Fort Worth ISD coach Willie Criss died over the weekend. He was known as a good coach and for his lasting impact on students who describe him as selfless and patient.
Legendary Fort Worth ISD coach Willie Criss died over the weekend. He was known as a good coach and for his lasting impact on students who describe him as selfless and patient.
Texas teacher turnover rate remains low despite pandemic challenges, new data shows
According to new data, at the beginning of this school year, the attrition rate for teachers in Texas was at 9.4%. Experts say that's actually much better than the national average sitting at 16%.
According to new data, at the beginning of this school year, the attrition rate for teachers in Texas was at 9.4%. Experts say that's actually much better than the national average sitting at 16%.
Fort Worth ISD's school day will be 15 minutes longer next year
Fort Worth ISD is adding an extra 15 minutes to the school day for all students next year. It's a way to help those who fail the STAAR test.
Fort Worth ISD is adding an extra 15 minutes to the school day for all students next year. It's a way to help those who fail the STAAR test.