School Closings: Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs among districts to close Friday. See the full list
With sleet and snow now falling in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, many of the school districts that were waiting to make a decision about Friday have now announced closures.
School Closings: Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs to close due to weather. See the full list
Several school districts are closing their doors on Thursday and Friday due to the weather.
When will schools close? DFW school districts monitoring weather forecast
Bad news, kids! School officials say snow on the ground doesn't necessarily mean no school on Thursday and Friday. Here's what really matters when it comes to making the call.
50 North Texas teachers flagged in statewide test cheating scandal
The TEA is investigating a million-dollar teacher certification scheme tied to suspicious test-taking in Houston. The list includes 50 North Texas teachers across 21 districts.
Fort Worth ISD's interim superintendent shares plan to improve student learning
The Fort Worth Independent School District’s newest leader plans to improve student academic performance.
Fort Worth ISD names interim superintendent
During a Tuesday night meeting, board members named Dr. Karen Molinar to temporarily replace former Superintendent Angelica Ramsey, who resigned after two years on the job.
Here’s how much Fort Worth ISD will have to pay its ousted superintendent to leave
While she resigned as superintendent, she'll still be employed with the district as the “ambassador for public relations" through September 1, 2025, while still receiving full benefits, according to the resignation agreement.
Fort Worth students paint positive messages on park wall
The crafty collab between Eastern Hills High School and the city of Fort Worth celebrates positive messages, bright colors, and talented young artists.
5-year-old Fort Worth ISD student left behind on field trip
Fort Worth ISD is investigating after a 5-year-old student was left behind after a field trip to a museum.
Fort Worth ISD superintendent resigns: What's next for the school district
Dr. Angelica Ramsey’s final day as superintendent is next Tuesday. Fort Worth ISD is expected to announce an interim superintendent next week.
Fort Worth ISD superintendent turns in voluntary resignation
After more than three hours in executive session Tuesday night, the Fort Worth ISD school board voted 8-1 to accept Superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsey’s voluntary resignation.
Fort Worth ISD investigating alleged racist incident at Northside-Arlington Heights football game
Northside High School cheerleaders say they were the targets of racist taunts at a football game against Arlington Heights High School earlier this month.
Fort Worth ISD superintendent's job under review as district falls behind
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsey sat silent as frustrated parents, teachers and community members teed off on her performance during a specially called meeting Tuesday.
Mayor calls Fort Worth ISD’s STAAR test results ‘unacceptable’
In 2024, Fort Worth ISD students scored 11 percentage points lower than Dallas ISD students on the STAAR test. Mayor Mattie Parker called the stats “unacceptable" and is demanding trustees take action.
Fort Worth ISD votes to close last remaining 6th grade campus
The Fort Worth Independent School District has decided to close down another one of its campuses as enrollment numbers continue to decline.
Arlington Heights High School student found with gun on campus
No one was injured in the incident and no threats were made to students or staff members, according to Fort Worth Police.
How should schools handle cell phones? North Texas districts addressing issue in different ways
Many North Texas districts have taken different approaches to restrict cell phone use.
Back to School: Fort Worth ISD among 29 districts starting school on Tuesday
There are 29 school districts starting on Tuesday, including the Fort Worth Independent School District.
Dallas, Tarrant County host annual back-to-school fairs
School districts in North Texas are preparing for students to return to the classroom soon. That includes students in Dallas and Tarrant County.
Fort Worth ISD receives EPA grant for electric school buses
The award, worth more than $6.1 million will help the district purchase 15 clean school buses.