HEB ISD Moves Junior High To Online Learning For 2 Weeks After 40% Of In-Person Students Quarantined

Harwood Junior High is moving to online learning for two weeks after a higher than usual number of positive test results for COVID-19.

• Nov 6, 2020

Dallas ISD Students Struggling During Pandemic; District Calls Reading And Math Test Results 'Atrocious'

In virtually every grade, the measure of academic progress has dropped and the school district says online learning and high absenteeism is hurting student achievement.

• Nov 5, 2020

Fort Worth ISD Participating In DFW COVID-19 Study, Hopes To Find Out Why Some Are More Affected

The Fort Worth ISD is participating in a voluntary study examining the prevalence of COVID-19 infections and exposure in North Texas and why certain people are more affected than others.

• Nov 5, 2020

Duncanville ISD Gifts Workers $2K For Their 'Dedication During The Pandemic'

Duncanville ISD wants its workers to know they're appreciated, and is sending each one a check for $2,000 so they know. 

• Nov 5, 2020

Fire Forces Cancellation Of Classes Rest Of Week At Decatur Middle School

The call came in just before 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4 at McCarroll Middle School on Thompson Road near Deer Park Road.

• Nov 4, 2020

Sanger High School Closed Until Monday After Spike In Coronavirus Cases

During the two days the campus is closed, students and teachers will switch to online learning.

• Nov 4, 2020

$3.7 Billion Bond On The Table For Dallas ISD On Election Day

The largest school bond election ever for the state of Texas is on the ballot on Election Day for those within the boundaries of Dallas ISD. 

• Nov 3, 2020

Voters To Decide On Record $3.7B Dallas ISD Bond Proposal

The bond would fund improvements for the district from safety and security upgrades, to new technology, as well as existing building renovations, 10 new facilities and 14 replacement schools.

• Nov 2, 2020

More Than 200 Texas School Districts To Offer Rapid Coronavirus Testing For Students, Teachers

The pilot program uses the Abbott rapid antigen test, with results in about 15 minutes.

• Oct 30, 2020

Dallas ISD's Career Institutes In High Demand, 'It's Good To Have Skills In Place'

About a year into launching their first career institute,  Dallas ISD is already seeing a big demand for what they offer.

• Oct 29, 2020

Many Texas Teachers Earning $5K More This School Year

The pay raises are part of a $1.1 billion annual investment in additional compensation that started last year for Texas teachers, counselors, librarians and school nurses.

• Oct 29, 2020

Early Winter Weather Delays Some Schools North And West Of DFW

The weather whiplash continues in North Texas as an Arctic front blasted temperatures down into the 30s or 40s.

• Oct 26, 2020

North Texas School District Shuts Down Buses After Transportation Workers Test Positive For Coronavirus

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Felicia Donaldson said in a letter to EISD parents, school bus routes will not resume until Monday, November 9.

• Oct 26, 2020

'Life And Death Are At Stake Here': Dallas ISD Teachers Union Calling For Return To 100% Virtual Learning

"Social distancing is a joke on many of our campuses," said Rena Honea, President of Alliance AFT, the DISD teachers' union.

• Oct 23, 2020

Dallas ISD Says In-Person And Virtual Learning Will Remain Options During 'Current COVID-19 Environment'

"We remain committed to following the recommended safety protocols, including social distancing, wearing masks, hand washing, and sanitizing classrooms and facilities," the school district said.

• Oct 22, 2020

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