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Some Dallas ISD schools issue virtual hall passes to keep track of students.
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Some Dallas ISD schools issue virtual hall passes to keep track of students.
This time next year, private schools will have new students attending courtesy of the new Education Savings Account program.
The reversal of the Texas Dream Act is leaving many undocumented university students in limbo at the beginning of this new semester.
Lacey Beasley recently spoke with an educator and mom of a child with special needs to talk about how to apply for an IEP.
The TEA made its long-awaited visit to FWISD on Thursday as the school district faces a potential state takeover.
The House greenlit plans to scrap the state exam, advancing HB 8. The state Senate is set to discuss its version of the bill, SB 9.
Proposed changes would have students take shorter assessments three times during the school year.
New laws that were passed during the regular legislative session increased teacher pay.
The head of the Texas Education Agency is visiting Dallas Friday morning as 2024-2025 A-F ratings for Texas schools were released.
The Homeschool Hub, owned by Krissa Tejeda, is tucked on a quiet corner in Lewisville.
In the 89th Legislative Session that just wrapped up, Texas lawmakers introduced more than 1,400 public education-related bills. Lacey Beasley breaks down some of the most impactful bills that passed.
Nearly half of that new funding will go towards teacher pay raises.
Districts have said that moving to a four-day school week will help them recruit and retain quality teachers.
As the final week of the Texas legislative session begins, there are a few education bills that could make it to the finish line.
The measure could be voted on in the House on Friday.
When Lacey Beasley talked to Prosper ISD Superintendent Holly Ferguson, she said the ratings aren't what they are chalked up to be.
The closures, which primarily impact elementary campuses, are part of Fort Worth ISD's broader Facilities Master Plan.
If passed, HB 6 would allow suspensions for students from pre-K to second grade – students ages 4 to 8.
The Texas Education Agency said that for the 2024-2025 school year, an estimated 30,000 first-year teachers, with no prior teaching experience, were hired in Texas. Less than half were certified.
As of last week, LISD said it is posting openings to hire drivers, monitors, mechanics and support staff.
The ratings revealed that Dallas ISD dropped from a 'B' to a 'C'. Here's the breakdown of those scores.
Educators are advocates, listeners, encouragers and a voice of reason.
The release comes after the TEA prevailed in a lawsuit which challenged the legality of changes to the rating system.
Lacey Beasley spoke with two North Texas mothers about how they see the school choice debate going on in Austin.
One school in Willow Park has seen success through a pilot program that's getting students to forget about their devices.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Returned holiday goods are increasingly routed to bulk resale platforms, where small businesses and resellers snap up inventory for second‑life sales.
Nearly 5 million travelers are expected through DFW Airport as construction, packed roads and peak flight days set the stage for a hectic holiday stretch.
John Horn High School educators earned spots in the 350‑member Band Directors Marching Band, chosen from more than 700 applicants.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Returned holiday goods are increasingly routed to bulk resale platforms, where small businesses and resellers snap up inventory for second‑life sales.
Nearly 5 million travelers are expected through DFW Airport as construction, packed roads and peak flight days set the stage for a hectic holiday stretch.
John Horn High School educators earned spots in the 350‑member Band Directors Marching Band, chosen from more than 700 applicants.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is hoping voters will elect him next year to the seat he has held since July. Hancock and the Comptroller's office are building the state's new education savings accounts program from the ground up. It is set to take effect for the 2026-27 school year, which begins in August.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General and current State Senator Nathan Johnson tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General, attorney and former FBI agent Tony Box tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General and former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Seguin's return to the ice will be reevaluated after the Olympic break, which is in February, Stars GM Jim Nill said.
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
It's history in the baking.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
