Forney church donates uniforms, partners with local barbers to get kids ready for school
It's back to school week for a lot of kids in North Texas and communities are rallying to give them what they need to succeed.
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It's back to school week for a lot of kids in North Texas and communities are rallying to give them what they need to succeed.
Facing a national teacher shortage, hundreds of districts across 26 states have switched to a four-day school week to help recruit and retain staff.
Free haircuts and uniforms were handed out at FreeLife church this weekend.
Both the Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair and Tarrant County's Back to School Roundup are preparing low-income students for the school year.
The district says heading into the new school year, they've received 8,000 applications—a record for them.
Already at arms over the AP African American studies course, the College Board has accused Florida of having "effectively banned" the advanced placement psychology class.
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.
The Governor said teacher pay raises may be one of the items on the agenda of the third special session he calls sometime this fall.
A North Texas school district took their teachers on the road Wednesday morning to generate excitement for the upcoming school year.
This is in response to SB 17, signed by Governor Greg Abbott. It bans public universities and colleges from maintaining programs and training on diversity.
Ninety-four percent of teachers surveyed said they support the new policy. So, did 80% of parents. Not surprisingly, only 33% of students liked it.
A new state law requires all public schools to have at least one armed security guard at each public campus.
DISD uses a certain formula to determine whether or not it's safe to practice outside.
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.
With summer break coming to an end, experts say that now is the time to start getting back into a consistent sleep schedule for school.
Unlike Biden's blocked one-time forgiveness program, the new repayment plan will provide benefits for both current and future borrowers who sign up for it.
It's easy to fall behind when you're no longer on a routine.
The report said by 2036, 70% of jobs in the state will require a post-secondary credential such as a college degree or a trade certification.
For the second year in a row, the national vaccine rate for kindergarteners during the 2021-22 school year fell below the target of 95% to 93%.
State lawmakers didn't approve a pay increase for teachers during their regular legislative session. However, they will consider doing so during a third special session this fall.
The lawsuit argues the law is unconstitutionally vague, a violation of free speech rights and an undue burden on booksellers. It seeks to block the law before it takes effect.
Changes are officially coming to restroom policies at another North Texas school district.
At a meeting Monday night, Carroll ISD board members approved a proposal restricting transgender individuals only to restrooms and locker rooms that align with their sex at birth.
Nearly 400 people are expected to participate in the interagency collaboration on July 26.
