Fort Worth ISD moves up two graduations because of COVID-19 orders
Fort Worth ISD moved two graduations up earlier in the day to avoid Tarrant County’s order requiring people to wear face masks in public.
North Texas school districts prepare to offer some type of in-person learning
The Texas Education Agency gave schools some ideas for the upcoming school year, but not as much as expected.
Texas students will return to school in-person in the fall, Abbott says
Students in Texas will be allowed to return to their classrooms in August.
Fort Worth ISD to offer in-person or online learning option for fall; Dallas ISD hopes to follow suit
The Fort Worth Independent School District is taking “school choice” to a new level as concerns for the coronavirus continue.
North Texas school districts discuss possibility of year-round school
The two largest school districts in North Texas have very different views on switching to a year-round calendar.
Students protest Fort Worth ISD’s plan to hold virtual graduation
A small group of parents and students protested the Fort Worth Independent School District’s plan for virtual graduation.
North Texas graduating seniors adjusting as most school districts move to virtual ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 will be far from traditional because of coronavirus restrictions on large gatherings.
Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs to hold virtual graduation ceremonies due to coronavirus
The two largest districts in North Texas said all of their high schools will hold online ceremonies in either May or June. Specific dates for campuses will be released in the coming days, officials said.
Fort Worth ISD announces student meal location changes
Construction at one school has the Fort Worth Independent School District moving on of its meal pickup sites.
Fort Worth ISD distributes 6,000 Wi-Fi hotspots to students
Thousands of Fort Worth ISD students have access to the internet as the district handed out free hotspots to students and families.
Fort Worth ISD to spend $2.5M on computers, Wi-Fi hotspots for students without access to them
Fort Worth ISD approved millions of dollars to be used for computers and Wi-Fi hotspots to make sure students without access to devices or internet can continue online learning.
Fort Worth ISD moving to a pass or fail grading system
The Fort Worth Independent School District is getting more equipment to help students learning from home. It’s also moving to a pass or fail grading system in an effort to make sure students don’t fall behind during this health crisis.
Fort Worth ISD discusses next steps for students during COVID-19 crisis
Fort Worth ISD recently gave its superintendent more power to make quick decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fort Worth ISD closes schools indefinitely
Public schools in Fort Worth will stay closed until further notice.
Parents threaten lawsuit after Fort Worth ISD votes to change school zone boundaries
A lot of people are unhappy about changes to the Fort Worth Independent School’s school zone boundaries.
Fort Worth ISD to host community discussions on vaping risks
Fort Worth ISD is sharing the dangers of vaping with the public. City and school leaders have a plan they hope will curb the epidemic.
Fort Worth student shot, stabbed at gas station across the street from school
A Fort Worth Polytechnic Senior High School student was stabbed and shot during a fight near campus at lunch-time Thursday.
Fort Worth elementary teachers give student’s struggling family a car
A Fort Worth family gets the holiday help they needed to get back on the road.
Fort Worth ISD votes to appeal TEA's decision to reinstate fired teacher Georgia Clark
The Fort Worth ISD school board voted to appeal the TEA's decision to reinstate a fired teacher who sent anti-illegal immigration tweets to President Donald Trump.
Vigil held for Fort Worth teen killed in Thanksgiving Day crash
Benjamin Castaneda was killed when an alleged drunk driver crashed into three cars Thursday morning when she drove the wrong way on Loop 820.