Education

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.

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

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.

A judge ruled in favor of ousted Grand Prairie ISD superintendent Jorge Arredondo, temporarily blocking the district from proceeding with plans to potentially terminate the new leader. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero walks through the claims and community advocates concerns about the damage caused.

Fort Worth ISD’s interim Superintendent Karen Molinar talks about taking over the district and her plans for the future.

Northwest ISD’s Education Foundation helps teachers with the mid-year supply slump with Neffie, a free resource store and library on wheels. NBC 5’s Wayne Carter reports supplies come to the teachers at campuses throughout the district.

Northwest ISD’s Education Foundation has tried to help teachers with the mid-year supply slump for some time now.  Even with the pandemic behind us, they’ve kept it going with Neffie, a free resource store and library on wheels that serves more than 900 teachers.

Concern grows because of discussions about school mergers and possible closures in the Lewisville ISD. It’s happening in other North Texas districts as schools look to save money and make operations more efficient. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports 20 campuses are up for review.

In Lewisville, the school district is exploring ways to cut costs after projecting a $4.5-million shortfall for the 2024-2025 school year.

A Fort Worth ISD student was left behind on a field trip on Wednesday. The district has opened an investigation into the incident.

A Black student who was punished and unenrolled from school for violating the dress code wants to return

Nearly three dozen Texas schools, including six in North Texas, have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools in 2024.

Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath on Wednesday said next year lawmakers should ban the use of cellphones in public schools across the state.

Education researchers at SMU who have spent years studying student homelessness and want educators to read all about their findings. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker reports on their unique approach to presenting the research.

A plea for peace in DeSoto following threats of school violence. The threats began after a high school senior was killed earlier this month. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has more on the plea from pastors and new plans to protect students.

Fort Worth ISD superintendent Angelica Ramsey’s job performance is being called into question. Over the weekend the board called a meeting to discuss the superintendent’s performance. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter broke the story and now he’s hearing from a board member who isn’t happy about how this is all going down.