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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.