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School starts on Monday and to make sure things go as smooth as possible, members of the Dallas Independent School District took time to test their school bus routes, before student's head back to classes.
Plano voters will decide this November whether to approve a tax increase to benefit the school district.
Hundreds of buses in the Dallas ISD are driving their routes on Wednesday, even though students do not return to classes until next week. The bus drivers are on a practice run.
An official with the Mansfield ISD talks about what changes are in store for students returning to class next week.
Texas students' average score on the ACT college entrance exam has risen slightly and now matches the national average.
Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles led a few thousand teachers Tuesday in the traditional beginning of the school year "convocation". While in the spotlight, Miles also answered a question about his professional future.
Time is running out to do that 'back to school' shopping. But we are here to help. Check out these fashion styles that are sure to make the grade with any student.
Jon Dahlander with the Dallas ISD looks ahead at what the district has planned for students arriving to class, and the changes this year will bring to classrooms.
For some it's the end of a tradition that has taken place for generations. Security enhancements at many North Texas schools this year may keep parents at the curb.
Arlington ISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos talks about his goals for the upcoming school year, and some of the challenges that the district is expecting to face.
An Arlington family says the school district will not allow a six-year-old with autism to take a life-saving device to school.
Students in Keller ISD will have to get used to some changes regarding the dress code.
Oran M. Roberts Elementary School is the latest replacement school under the 2008 Bond program set to open in the fall.
Struggling retailer JCPenney is under fire again, this time for one of the company's latest 'back to school' television advertisements.
The new school year is just days away. This year, when thousands of Dallas Independent School District students return to the classroom they'll be surrounded by better security.