Fort Worth ISD superintendent to resign at end of school year
Superintendent Kent Scribner announced in January his plans to retire after his contract ended in 2024. Instead, he’s now going to resign and leave much sooner in August.
Fort Worth ISD hosting job fairs, offering signing bonuses
Fort Worth ISD is also hosting a series of job fairs to fill open positions at the district, and it's offering signing bonuses as an incentive for new hires. The district is also taking its efforts across state lines.
Outgoing superintendents say critical race theory is not taught in schools
Outgoing superintendents from three of North Texas' largest school districts all agreed that critical race theory is nothing more than a distraction and said it isn't taught in schools. “This is a manufactured crisis. This is not real."
Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs among North Texas districts opening late Friday due to weather
Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs are among some area districts delaying the start of classes Friday after all districts cancelled classes Thursday.
Dallas, Fort Worth & other North Texas school districts announce winter storm closures
Nearly all North Texas school districts, including Dallas and Fort Worth ISD, announced they will be closed on Thursday because of another icy winter storm.
Hundreds of Fort Worth ISD students surprised with Paul Quinn College acceptance letters
High school students from Fort Worth got a big surprise while visiting one college campus. They now all have the chance to go to college.
Beloved Fort Worth ISD coach dies at 86, leaves long-lasting legacy
Legendary Fort Worth ISD coach Willie Criss died over the weekend. He was known as a good coach and for his lasting impact on students who describe him as selfless and patient.
Texas teacher turnover rate remains low despite pandemic challenges, new data shows
According to new data, at the beginning of this school year, the attrition rate for teachers in Texas was at 9.4%. Experts say that's actually much better than the national average sitting at 16%.
Fort Worth ISD's school day will be 15 minutes longer next year
Fort Worth ISD is adding an extra 15 minutes to the school day for all students next year. It's a way to help those who fail the STAAR test.
Drivers warm up buses, some schools open early due to arctic blast
Many North Texas school districts took extra steps Thursday morning to keep kids out of the bitter cold. One vaccine site in Dallas County is also opening late because of the weather.
Fort Worth ISD looks to Mexico to hire more teachers
The Fort Worth Independent School District will hold a virtual job fair in Mexico City. The goal is to find more bilingual teachers.
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Kent Scribner announces retirement
Kent Scribner announced Thursday he will be stepping down as Fort Worth ISD superintendent at the conclusion of his contract.
North Texas school districts make changes to COVID-19 protocols as cases surge
Several North Texas school districts are re-evaluating their isolation period for COVID positive cases.
North Texas schools preparing for teacher shortage due to omicron surge
As COVID cases continue to surge in North Texas, school districts are preparing for the possibility of a teacher shortage. Recent job fairs have led to dozens of new hires. And incentives are attracting much-needed substitute teachers.
Tarrant County school districts resuming in-person classes amid omicron spread
Fort Worth ISD custodians sanitized campuses on Tuesday as part of preparing for the return of roughly 74,000 students on Wednesday.
Fort Worth ISD offering hiring bonuses, up to $69K for first-time teachers
The Fort Worth school district is actively looking for more teachers and offering some perks to get them to commit. There are even more incentives for Fort Worth ISD graduates.
North Texas school districts struggling to fill teacher vacancies
From Dallas ISD to Fort Worth ISD and beyond, districts are offering some big incentives in hopes of attracting and retaining teachers.
Child COVID-19 vaccinations start at south Fort Worth site
Some Fort Worth ISD students aged 5 to 11 are among the first in the district to get the pediatric Pfizer COVID vaccine approved for emergency use authorization earlier this week. The drive-thru clinic put together by Fort Worth ISD and the city of Fort Worth was held at the district’s Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center.
Fort Worth ISD's $1.2 billion proposition too close to call until absentee ballots are counted
The district's Proposition A called for more than $1 billion to improve and build schools.
North Texas school districts revisiting mask mandates as COVID-19 cases drop
COVID-19 patient levels in North Texas are the lowest they’ve been since July. Because of that and low cases, multiple school districts have lifted their mandatory mask policy.