Education

Education is the key to success, and one local high school is helping students develop their skills and gain experience in some of Dallas’ most successful companies. Dr. Nivea Torres, the Principal and Chief Academic Office at Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep, is joined by Catalina Rodriguez, a senior at Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep who will be graduating in...

The Texas Board of Education has given final approval to an elementary school curriculum that includes content from the Bible. NBC 5’s David Goins reports starting next year, districts can choose whether or not to adopt the new lesson plans. If they do, they will receive more funding.

A Dallas elementary school made career day a little more interesting, as students learn about jobs through all the different vehicles driven at work.

Texas Today has partnered with SMU to recognize North Texas teachers who are inspiring and changing the lives of their students.

Career day just got more interesting for elementary school children as students learn about jobs through the vehicles driven at work.

The Texas education board has voted to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools.

Frisco ISD is opening its doors to students outside of its district, and it might not be the only district making this move. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter looks at the steps districts are taking to help cope with diminishing dollars to operate schools.

Texas students whose families qualify will get free tuition and waived fees at any of the academic universities in the University of Texas System.

With no new state money and voters shooting down a tax increase, Frisco ISD is hoping to secure more funding by opening enrollment to students outside of the district.

Texas Today has partnered with SMU to recognize North Texas teachers who are inspiring and changing the lives of their students.

Here are five things to know about former wrestling executive Linda McMahon.

Linda McMahon founded World Wrestling Entertainment with her husband, Vince, and she has twice ran for U.S. Senate. Here’s more to know.

Students in several schools across North Texas went back to class this school year with a big change — no cellphones allowed. The ban on phones hit schools across the area and the country with districts hopeful it could help boost post pandemic test scores and behavior issues.

Kirabo Jackson, professor of education and social policy at Northwestern University and former economic advisor to President Biden, discusses how education policy in the U.S. may shift under the new Trump administration.

A backlash to standardized tests has been fueled by complaints they take up too much classroom time and questions about how well they measure readiness for college or careers.

A years-long project for one Dallas art teacher was inspired by her students who learned some valuable lessons in the process.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says school choice will be among his legislative priorities for the upcoming session and has designated it SB2.

Several school districts across North Texas have propositions on the ballot to bring in more money for school budgets. NBC 5’s Wayne Carter breaks down some of the issues districts are facing.

Coppell High School is helping students who love to code to shift that into a career.

STEM has been a big part of schools for several years now, and high schools are realizing it’s time to raise the bar for our future engineers. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter reports on what Coppell ISD is building and planning for the future as technology continues to evolve.

AI has gotten a lot of bad press when it comes to education, but more schools are saying AI has a place in the classroom. NBC 5’s Wayne Carter takes us to a North Texas district partnering with one of America’s largest companies to make sure students are AI-savvy before they enter the workforce.