Cedar Hill ISD hires first-ever female superintendent, Dr. Maria Gamell

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 6/27 3:16A Julia Falcon

Cedar Hill ISD is making history after hiring its first-ever female superintendent. Dr. Maria Gamell was appointed by the CHISD school board during a special called meeting on June 26. According to the school district, the vote was unanimous....

Public schools in Texas are set to get $8.5 billion in funding. Here's exactly where the money will...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 6/5 2:19A Lacey Beasley

On Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation providing $8.5 billion in funding for public education. Nearly half of that new funding will go towards teacher pay raises . The bill also provides funds to give support staff raises, while...

More North Texas school districts are switching to 4-day weeks. Here's why.

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 5/29 4:59A Lacey Beasley

More public school districts in Texas are turning to shorter school weeks , including several in North Texas. For the 2025-2026 school year, Kennedale ISD in Tarrant County and Ponder ISD in Denton County will transition to a four-day school week....

Texas Senate gives initial approval to $8.5 billion in new funding for public schools

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 5/23 1:33A Jack Fink

The Texas Senate gave preliminary approval to a bill late Thursday night that will inject $8.5 billion in new money for public schools. The vote took place after 11 p.m., hours after Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows formally...

What does it mean when a Texas school gets an 'A' rating?

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 5/22 3:57A Lacey Beasley

Schools across the state were issued 2023 A-F accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency last month, showing every district in North Texas dropped in scores some more than others. Prosper ISD was one of the highest-scoring districts...

Why are Texas schools hiring uncertified teachers? Not enough certified ones are applying

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 5/12 1:38A Lacey Beasley

Schools in Texas are struggling to get and keep certified teachers in the classroom, educators say. The Texas Education Agency said that for the 2024-2025 school year , 43,800 new teachers were hired in Texas and only 45% of them were certified....

Landman creator Taylor Sheridan to receive honorary degree during TCU commencement

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 5/8 3:17A Julia Falcon

Among college graduates at Texas Christian University this weekend, Fort Worth native and Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan will be receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. TCU said the honorary degree will be given to Sheridan during...

Dallas ISD addresses drop in state rating and school safety in State of the District

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 5/6 7:24P Erin Jones

It's a night Dallas Independent School District educators look forward to all year. New Tech High School Principal Channel Hutchinson said the State of the District acknowledges the successes and challenges ahead. "It's an opportunity for DISD to...

National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 6: Here are deals for educators in North Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 5/6 1:34A Lacey Beasley

Tuesday, May 6 is Teacher Appreciation Day and schools across North Texas are using the week to celebrate educators any way they can. It's part of Teacher Appreciation Week, which is May 5-9. From private to public school , in the classroom or...

North Texas mothers on opposing sides of school choice issue share their perspectives

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 4/24 5:43A Lacey Beasley

As legislation providing public funds for students to attend private schools inches closer to the governor's desk, North Texas parents both for and against shared their thoughts on the controversial bill. Carla Behlen is against the Education...

Release of long-delayed 2023 TEA school ratings shows declines for major North Texas ISDs

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 4/24 5:25A Lacey Beasley

The Texas Education Agency released 2023 A-F performance ratings for individual public schools and districts Thursday. The release comes after the TEA prevailed in a years-long lawsuit filed by over 100 school districts which challenged the...

Texas lawmakers approve school choice bill after nearly 11 hours of debate

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 4/17 12:36A Julia Falcon

Texas lawmakers approved a controversial bill in Austin early Thursday morning. The school choice bill was passed in an 85-62 vote. Two were absent. The measure will provide taxpayer-funded education savings accounts, allowing students in public...