In June, Argyle ISD is scheduled to begin construction of a new stadium at its high school. According to a state filing, the 75,573-square-foot project includes a new press box, three concessions...
TEE Offers Commonsense School Services
A nonprofit aims to bring tailored, commonsense policies to Texas independent school districts to help ensure that a high-quality education is delivered to students. The Dallas Express sat down with...
Local Teacher Allegedly Cross-Dresses
A male Lewisville ISD teacher allegedly dresses like a woman at the high school he works at in the district. Libs of TikTok, an activist account on X, tweeted photos allegedly showing Rachmad...
Nonprofit Gifts $25K to Three School Systems
A local nonprofit awarded $25,000 each to three school systems for their teachers' efforts to prepare lower-income students to thrive in the workforce. The Commit Partnership (Commit) announced...
Federal Grants Take Aim at School Safety
Three federal grants have been revealed that aim to help school districts curb violence and promote safer campuses for students and teaching staff alike. The Department of Justice is offering three...
TX House Candidate Slams DISD for Transgender Guide
A Texas legislative candidate slammed Dallas ISD in a primary debate last week for its promotion of transgender procedures exposed by The Dallas Express. Chris Spencer, who is challenging Rep. Gary...
School Renovations Upcoming at DFW District
Renovations at two elementary campuses are scheduled to begin in May as part of a North Texas district's nearly $1 billion bond package. The largest of the Arlington ISD projects is at Miller...
Local ISD Announces Staff, Budget Cuts
Fort Worth Independent School District officials will be making staff and budget cuts this week. Citing a significant $43.6 million budget shortfall, Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Angélica M....
Dallas ISD Tests New Math Curriculum
Dallas ISD is one of some 400 school systems around Texas testing out a new math curriculum as its student achievement scores continue to lag following the COVID-19 lockdowns. A number of public and...
Local ISD Makes New Sex-Ed Recommendation
Fort Worth ISD is one step away from having an abstinence-based sex education curriculum after going two school terms without one. The district's School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) voted to...
Does School Choice Allow State Control of Private Schools?
While the concept of taxpayer-funded school choice has typically prompted derision from left-wing politicians and professional associations, there has also been concern on the other side of the...
Is Texas Teacher Misconduct Under-Reported?
An advocacy group published a new report claiming Texas education authorities are mishandling accusations of misconduct against public school teachers and staff. Citizens Defending Freedom (CDF), a...
University of Dallas Touts Jewish Classical Education
Some graduate students at the University of Dallas have been working toward a master's degree with a concentration in Jewish classical education. Last fall, the university launched the unique area...
Texas A&M Gives Trans Hormones to Students
Texas A&M issued 127 doses of transgender hormones to students last year through its health services center, according to a new report. Documents obtained through an open records request and...
Illnesses Prompt Another North Texas ISD To Close
As respiratory illnesses continue to spread across North Texas, another local school district opted to close its doors this week. Frost ISD, located roughly 60 miles south of Dallas, announced that...
School Committees Go Private in Houston Area
A Houston-area school board has opted to assign only three of its members to each of its subcommittees, avoiding the need for a quorum and public disclosure. The trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD...
UNT President Announces Resignation
After a decade at the helm of the University of North Texas, President Neal J. Smatresk announced that he would be stepping down in August. UNT, the third largest university in the state with almost...
DFW Campus Rebuild Begins in April
Construction of the new Justin Elementary School is scheduled to begin in April -- part of Northwest ISD's nearly $2 billion bond package approved by voters last year. According to a state filing,...
LGBTQ Clinic, DISD Quietly Conceal Partnership
An LGBTQ-centered Dallas clinic appears to have taken down a webpage for the education program it offers in partnership with Dallas ISD that trains teachers on how to be “allies” to LGBTQ students....
Local ISD Announces Staff Cuts Amid Budget Woes
Faced with a $28 million budget shortfall, one North Texas school board announced staff cuts at a recent meeting. Keller Independent School District is facing considerable budgetary issues, citing...
Renovations Scheduled for Dallas High School
The remodeling of Dallas' H. Grady Spruce High School, a campus that is more than 50 years old, is expected to begin in June. According to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing, the...