Dallas ISD leaders implementing new strategies for success in place of "teaching to the test"
School leaders say they're getting back to the basics and giving teachers more time to teach, rather than focusing so much on the STAAR.
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School leaders say they're getting back to the basics and giving teachers more time to teach, rather than focusing so much on the STAAR.
A Prosper ISD coach has been arrested and charged after a student claims she ignored reports of sexual assault.
Karen Lowery was censured after an investigation found she did not follow proper policy in obtaining permission to enter Granbury High School's library to look for books with sexually explicit material.
Lakesha Sims said when her daughter tried to sit with a group of students during her after-school program, she became the victim of a race-related bullying incident.
The bulk of the bond proposal will provide much-needed repairs and infrastructure improvements to Lewisville ISD school buildings, according to the district.
The State of Texas can no longer use one specific form of discipline on young students.
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"No more practicing the practice test," DISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said.
Of Dallas ISD's 140,000 students, about 20% don't have access to high-speed internet.
"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.
The nation's largest public school agreed to pay Kathleen McElroy $1 million, and apologized to her while admitting "mistakes were made during the hiring process."
School Districts and families across North Texas are prepping for the first day of classes!
Mesquite and Dallas ISD will require all students to carry clear backpacks this school year.
On Monday night, the district hosted a special meeting to address House Bill 3, which requires all public schools to now have at least one armed security guard at each public campus.