Drivers warm up buses, some schools open early due to arctic blast

Many North Texas school districts took extra steps Thursday morning to keep kids out of the bitter cold. One vaccine site in Dallas County is also opening late because of the weather.

Fort Worth ISD looks to Mexico to hire more teachers

The Fort Worth Independent School District will hold a virtual job fair in Mexico City. The goal is to find more bilingual teachers.

Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Kent Scribner announces retirement

Kent Scribner announced Thursday he will be stepping down as Fort Worth ISD superintendent at the conclusion of his contract.

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.

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.

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.