The end of the STAAR test is in sight. Here's what Texas lawmakers would replace it with.
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.
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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.
In DeSoto this week, students from one school are being immersed in the history of the woman who bears the name of their school and was immortalized in the movie "Hidden Figures."
Proposed changes would have students take shorter assessments three times during the school year.
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
The head of the Texas Education Agency is visiting Dallas Friday morning as 2024-2025 A-F ratings for Texas schools were released.
Superintendent Karen Molinar said the school district has taken bold actions for this school year.
To say Christian Wilson is thrilled to teach at Dallas Independent School District's Adamson High School would be an understatement.
As the final countdown to the start of the school year begins, in districts throughout North Texas, there's an unspoken reality: there are thousands of kids and their families who don't have legal status.
It's that time of year again... back-to-school shopping. But this year, North Texas families say they're feeling the pinch more than ever.
A letter from the university's president said the decision comes after receiving feedback from the community and system administration.
When he was 11, Matthew Garcia picked up his first saxophone and never looked back.
The email, sent by the school's director of athletics, cited "ongoing budget constraints and a lack of on-campus facilities."
Events across Dallas-Fort Worth include backpack giveaways and health checkups.
It may be hard to believe, but your kids will be heading back to school next month.
Supporters say it's a step towards cutting down classroom distractions but some parents are concerned about not being able to reach their kids.