Despite terminating a teacher for posting political opinions online, Fort Worth ISD hasn’t taken action against one posting left-wing political views.
Moody Foundation Pledges $1B to TX Education
A philanthropic organization announced Tuesday that it would dispense a massive gift of $1 billion in grants to help boost Texas education over the next 20 years. Texas-based nonprofits or public...
VIDEO: New FAFSA Launches in December
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid form for 2024-2025 will be launched by the Department of Education before the end of December. Students looking to benefit from federal financial aid...
DISD Delays Response Into Inquiry About Trans Clinic Partner
Dallas ISD is seemingly dragging its feet in responding to an open records request about its partnership with a group that facilitates transgender hormone usage and provides referrals for sex...
New Scholarship Launches for DISD Students
Public school students in the area have thousands of dollars in new scholarships available to them, thanks to Dallas Bright Futures and local philanthropists. Dallas Bright Futures announced in a...
Local ISD Removes Books Over Sexual Content
WARNING: This article contains sexually explicit content quoted from books. Plano ISD removed a series of books from its libraries that contained graphic depictions of incest and underage sex. The...
Substitute Teacher Accused of Bathroom Assault
A substitute teacher faces criminal charges after a middle schooler claimed the man sexually assaulted him in a bathroom stall. Tyler police have been investigating an alleged sexual assault that...
Is Aggie Admin Keeping Job After Child Porn Arrest?
A Texas A&M administrator accused of possessing child pornography might still have his job at the institution where he worked. During a court appearance last month, Clinton Harnden, 39, a senior...
VIDEO: Dallas ISD Touts Student Career Pathways
Dallas ISD launched several "Career Institutes" to offer students pathways to lucrative careers in dentistry, cybersecurity, construction, welding, and other fields. Currently, three institutes...
Teacher Charged for Improper Relationship With Student
Another North Texas educator has found himself in hot water due to allegations of improper conduct. A private school teacher in Collin County has been arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate...
Convicted Prostitute Passed ISD Background Check
A volunteer working with a Johnson County school district was recently revealed to be a convicted prostitute, raising concerns about the background check process used by officials to screen those...
Dallas Trade School Receives Power Tool Donation
A Dallas trade school is among four construction trade programs selected to benefit from a Bosch brand donation that includes power tools, measuring tools, and accessories valued at more than...
Local ISD Seeks Input on Academic Calendar
Another North Texas public school district has asked stakeholders to weigh in on possible changes to the upcoming academic calendar. Carroll ISD sent out a survey to staff and parents of students,...
Legal Defense Fundraiser for Banned Book Case
Activists are holding a fundraiser on Wednesday to help raise money to fund the legal expenses associated with Llano County's bid to remove library books officials deemed inappropriate for young...
Gun Allegedly Found in Backpack of Texas Student
A high schooler enrolled in special education classes at Waxahachie High School was reportedly found in possession of a handgun. Waxahachie Independent School District sent a letter to parents...
SMU Tests Math App on Kids at Dallas Zoo
Southern Methodist University tested its new app over Thanksgiving break last week with the help of the Dallas Zoo and dozens of eager kids. Thanks to a five-year grant from the National Science...
Construction on New DFW School Set For April
The construction of one of six elementary schools in Prosper Independent School District will begin next spring after voters greenlit it earlier this month. Prosper voters approved several bond...
DISD Program Spurs Worry Among Some Teachers
A new language arts curriculum at Dallas ISD reportedly has some teachers worried about the pace of lessons. Dallas ISD deployed its Amplify program districtwide this school year. The program is...
Local ISD Pulls Sexually Explicit Books Off Shelves
WARNING: This article contains sexually explicit content quoted from books. McKinney ISD removed 73 book titles from its libraries that failed to meet specific criteria following an extensive...
DISD Super Assails School Choice Again
Dallas ISD superintendent Stephanie Elizalde used district resources to once again assail school choice in a message to parents and community members. As previously reported byย The Dallas Express,...
Local ISD Reconsiders Summer School Program
Officials at Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD revealed that the district's summer program had no effect on student achievement scores, signaling a need to rethink student support structures. The HEB ISD...