COVID-19 student cases across Texas schools double in one week
The number of COVID-19 cases among students nearly doubled across Texas in one week. Last week alone, districts reported to the state more than 27,000 student cases. Health experts fear a spike in cases after the Labor Day weekend. Meantime, measures to mitigate the spread vary.
Fort Worth ISD hoping Saturday classes will help students overcome learning loss
Amid hundreds of student quarantines and rising COVID-19 cases, Fort Worth ISD is making a push for another chance to learn on Saturdays.
Fort Worth ISD school board votes for a mask mandate if a judge agrees
During Thursday night’s special board meeting, Fort Worth ISD trustees voted to require face coverings for everyone at the district’s campuses. However, that mandate will only be allowed if a judge rules in favor of the district at a hearing on Sept. 3.
Parents hold rally advocating for mask mandate or virtual learning option in Fort Worth ISD
The fight over having a mask mandate in place for Fort Worth ISD continues.
More than 1,000 Fort Worth ISD students, staff in quarantine due to COVID-19
Anyone who tests positive must stay home for 10 days and be symptom free before returning, while anyone who’s unvaccinated and comes in close contact with a positive case also must quarantine.
Texas Education Agency waiting on court ruling for clarification on mask mandate ban
The Texas Education Agency weighed in on Governor Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates, noting that it is not being enforced because of ongoing court battles.
Decision expected soon in North Texas school districts' lawsuits against Gov. Abbott's mask mandate ban
Fort Worth ISD is now part of a group of districts suing Texas Governor Greg Abbott over his mask mandate rules.
Fort Worth ISD board votes to join mask mandate lawsuit against Gov. Abbott
After hearing passionate comments from parents both for and against mask mandates, the Fort Worth ISD board voted to join other school districts suing the governor and the state over his executive order banning mask mandates.
Thousands of North Texas kids head back to school, some with a mask mandate and some without
There wasn't a mask mandate in effect for students starting school Monday in Fort Worth. In Dallas, masks are still required -- at least for now.
Fort Worth parents hold mock funeral procession in protest over district's lack of mask mandate
Some Fort Worth parents held a mock funeral procession Saturday in protest of the district's decision to not have a mask mandate.
Fort Worth ISD to require masks for students, staff for upcoming school year
Fort Worth ISD is the latest school district that will require a mask mandate and go against the governor’s order.
North Texas school districts re-evaluating COVID-19 protocols, virtual learning options
After Dallas ISD annnounced a mask mandate, FOX 4 wanted to see if any other districts were following suit. So far, none in the DFW area will be requiring masks for now, but some districts are shifting their virtual options.
Rapid tests, sanitizing, contract tracing part of North Texas schools’ COVID-19 plans
Nearly all North Texas school districts are prepared for a return to all in-person learning later this month. The state's chief epidemiologist is concerned about a rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases.
Top pediatricians group recommends that all students wear masks in the classroom
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that everyone over the age of 2 wear a mask in the classroom regardless of their vaccination status.
From homeless shelter to college football full ride: The Leslie Adindu story
Leslie Adindu made the incredible journey from living in a Fort Worth homeless shelter to moving to Missouri to play college football on a full scholarship.
Fort Worth ISD hopes summer school helps students get back on track after virtual learning
Fort Worth ISD says an unprecedented number of students will be in the classroom for the next month to get beyond the pandemic learning losses.
Virtual learning negatively impacted STAAR test scores, results show
Across the state, the failure rate for the reading portion of the STAAR test increased by 4% compared with 2019, and it was 16% higher on the math portion. Nearly 4 out of 10 students are not even close to being ready for the next grade. The biggest impact was felt by virtual learners.
Free summer meals available for Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD students
Free summer meals are now available for children in North Texas’ two largest school districts.
Group protests Critical Race Theory at Fort Worth ISD school board meeting
More than 100 people marched to district headquarters. Some people claim the district is focusing too much on social issues. The district has already said topics like Critical Race Theory are not officially part of any curriculum.
Dallas, Fort Worth ISD parents mull decision to send students with masks after mandate ends
This week marked the start of optional masking at schools in Texas. While most North Texas schools are already done, some — like Dallas and Fort Worth ISD — are still going. As this chaotic year comes to a close, masks in school are still causing some confusion among parents with no universal rule.