Minimizing standardized assessments among new changes in Dallas ISD this school year
"No more practicing the practice test," DISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said.
"No more practicing the practice test," DISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said.
Christian Sampson is focused on his bright future despite everything that has happened in the past, but he promises to return to DFW one day as a champion of hope for others.
Of Dallas ISD's 140,000 students, about 20% don't have access to high-speed internet.
Christian Sampson spent six months bouncing from shelter to shelter, even spending some time on the streets, after a fallout with his family.
"They can track the bus without having to call and ask," said Jamie Sandoval, the district's executive director of student transportation services.
The district says heading into the new school year, they've received 8,000 applications—a record for them.
Mesquite and Dallas ISD will require all students to carry clear backpacks this school year.
Hamersen Bekele put in the work and attended West Point's summer leadership camp and last month graduated sixth in his high school class.
Elia Perez is the first female to complete the full four-year welding program – but don't dare put her in a box – unless of course you're asking her to help you build it!
Elia Perez is the first female to complete the full four-year welding program – but don't dare put her in a box – unless of course you're asking her to help you build it!
When a Dallas student was shot last month in the parking lot of Thomas Jefferson High School, Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde immediately began thinking about extra security.
Dallas ISD's newest Athletic Hall of Fame class is a homerun.
A Dallas ISD teacher killed in a confrontation with DeSoto police earlier this week had been released from their jail hours earlier.
Tonight, Dallas native Spud Webb takes his place as part of the fifth class of the Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame.
An athletic trainer at Thomas Jefferson High School knew what to do when a student was shot in the arm in the parking lot.
Dallas ISD police have arrested the suspect in the shooting that occurred at Thomas Jefferson High School on Tuesday.
Thomas Jefferson Principal Ben Jones said the band director called 911, the athletic trainer rendered aid to the victim and the athletic coordinator called district staff.
A student was shot in the arm at Thomas Jefferson High School on Tuesday.
The athletic director of Hector Garcia Middle School, Kaylen Cottongame, has been arrested and charged with improper relationship between an educator and a student.
It's a critical piece of the local economy – having enough skilled workers, ready to work. Now, a Dallas ISD program is helping students get more of those skills before they graduate high school.
It's a critical piece of the local economy – having enough skilled workers, ready to work. Now, a Dallas ISD program is helping students get more of those skills before they graduate high school.
In response to the teen fentanyl overdoses and deaths lately across North Texas, Dallas ISD leaders hosted a community meeting to talk about it Tuesday night.
In response to the teen fentanyl overdoses and deaths lately across North Texas, Dallas ISD leaders hosted a community meeting to talk about it Tuesday night.
Albert C. Black Elementary School is set to open August 2024.
In the State of the State Address Thursday night, Abbott said he wants to provide taxpayer funded education savings accounts.
Be prepared for heavy rain most of Sunday, a few severe storms possible SE of the Metroplex on Monday. Sunshine returns Tuesday into Wednesday.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Tyler Seguin scored the tie-breaking goal in the second period and added an empty-netter in the third and Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger made it all hold up, powering the Stars to a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche for a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference second-round series.
The Drone Bros, run by brothers Colton and Brett Foisie, captured stunning images from East and Central Texas.
Nearly two decades after an intoxicated and half naked William Greer confessed to killing Tammy Myers, her daughter is determined to see her mother's killer brought to justice.
Be prepared for heavy rain most of Sunday, a few severe storms possible SE of the Metroplex on Monday. Sunshine returns Tuesday into Wednesday.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Nearly two decades after an intoxicated and half naked William Greer confessed to killing Tammy Myers, her daughter is determined to see her mother's killer brought to justice.
The Drone Bros, run by brothers Colton and Brett Foisie, captured stunning images from East and Central Texas.
Captain Raven served the city of Fort Worth for 25 years.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
"I just jumped up and went woo-hoo!"
A Garland woman was surprised when she received a $97,000 bill for solar panels she doesn't have.
In a statement, Philips said it does not admit any wrongdoing but chose to settle "to end the uncertainty associated with litigation in the U.S."
A scammer a North Texas woman met on Instagram claimed to be a German cardiologist, and for months, the two messaged back and forth, building what she thought was a true relationship.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Political reporter Jack Fink meets with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to discuss city manager T.C. Broadnax's possible $400 million departure and closing a city-owned building for fire code violations.
Contender for the GOP Texas House District 97 primary runoff, @cherylbeantx, discusses her position on casinos and gambling in Texas.
In the GOP primary runoff for Texas House District 97, @JohnMcQueeneyTX discusses who he thinks should decide to bring casinos to Texas and the ideal situation for the state with Jack Fink.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
Tyler Seguin scored the tie-breaking goal in the second period and added an empty-netter in the third and Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger made it all hold up, powering the Stars to a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche for a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference second-round series.
Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the lane in the final minute to help Dallas hold on, and the Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Dallas-Fort Worth hockey fans are searching for anything and everything related to the Dallas Stars and the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Dallas Trinity FC will play at the Cotton Bowl when the season begins in August.
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Traveonna Mays turned herself into the Denton jail Thursday on a charge of injury to a child.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Flower shops normally closed on Sundays are facing high demand today to keep up with Mother's Day orders.
Keep the rain gear handy as you are out celebrating mom Sunday.
We continue to watch the rain threat for Mother's Day. The risk of severe weather is small, but there is an elevated risk of flash flooding. A FLOOD WATCH starts in Sunday morning and continues all the way until 1 p.m. Monday.
Family, friends and community members in Fort Worth paid tribute Saturday to former Fort Worth Fire Department Capt. Thaddeus Raven during his funeral at Capstone Church in Benbrook.
A drone photographer's stunning shots of the Northern Lights have gone viral.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!