Education
Texas education news with the focus on North Texas education, schools, colleges, students and rankings
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TCU campus addresses housing shortage with new residence halls and dining complex
Fort Worth, Texas – In an ambitious expansion stride, Texas Christian University (TCU), situated in Fort Worth, ceremoniously initiated the construction of two avant-garde residence halls, a sophisticated dining area, and an inclusive common space, all slated to redefine the student living experience. Poised strategically at the juncture of…
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Frisco ISD takes legal action against TEA over accountability rating uncertainty
Frisco, Texas – In an annual assessment regimen governed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), educational campuses within the jurisdiction of the Frisco Independent School District (Frisco ISD) are evaluated through a grading method ranging from A to F. Predominantly based on the aggregate performance of students in the…
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Cooling crisis averted, Plano West students set to return to class Tuesday after A/C debacle
Plano, Texas – After an unplanned hiatus owing to the malfunction of its air conditioning system, Plano West Senior High School, an educational institution serving over 2,700 upperclassmen, is set to recommence its academic operations on Tuesday. The school was closed on Friday last week and Monday this week…
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New beginnings and classic hits celebration for Arlington’s Berry Elementary school grand opening
Arlington, Texas – In an august event slated for Monday, August 28, Arlington’s freshly minted Berry Elementary School will open its doors for an inaugural festivity imbued with the spirit of academic renewal and community unity. Esteemed musician Sir Earl Toon, commonly heralded as “Mr. Celebration,” and a pivotal…
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Prosper ISD bold $2.8 Billion bond aims to transform the education landscape
Prosper, Texas – In a unanimous decision, the board of trustees of Prosper Independent School District (PISD) has given the green light for a bond election slated for November 7. This approval comes after meticulous deliberation by the district’s Long Range Planning Committee, which took into account demographic data,…
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Academic growth evident in spring STAAR scores, Frisco ISD students grades 2-8 show improvement
Frisco, Texas – Frisco Independent School District (FISD) students have demonstrated noteworthy progress in the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), according to data released on August 16th. The results show considerable improvement in most subjects when measured against the previous year. “While we are pleased with…
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Plano schools racing against time to arm marshals and meet state’s security requirements
Plano, Texas – In a bid to meet the new state requirements for armed security presence on all public school campuses, Plano Independent School District has chosen to implement the school marshal program. Despite its earnest effort to adhere to the mandate, the district, like many others, will not…
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Richardson School District’s pioneering approach to cell phone discipline continues
Richardson, Texas – In a concerted effort to minimize classroom distractions attributed to the ubiquitous presence of cell phones, the Richardson Independent School District in North Texas is undertaking a significant expansion of a pioneering program as the new school term commences next week. Richardson School District’s pioneering approach…
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Mesquite ISD elementary school teacher has been fired for posting highly offensive statements on Twitter
Mesquite, Texas – In an unanticipated announcement that has resonated deeply within the community, the Mesquite Independent School District (ISD) confirmed the termination of a teacher’s employment from Thompson Elementary School following the discovery of “alarming, racist statements” that she disseminated via her account on X, the social media…
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Some North Texas school districts fail to meet new Texas state safety standards and turn to private security companies
Dallas, Texas – In a sweeping legislative response to the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the state has now mandated that every school district must be equipped with an armed security officer on each of its campuses. This significant shift in policy has led to…