Dallas ISD schools use technology to keep track of students without cellphones

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 9/10 2:22A Lacey Beasley

School safety is meeting innovation at some Dallas ISD campuses. Those campuses are using the latest technology to keep track of where kids are during the school day, especially since students don't have cellphones on them this year. Robert T....

Here's how Texas parents can apply for the new Education Savings Account program

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 9/9 2:14A Lacey Beasley

This time next year, private schools will have new students attending courtesy of the new Education Savings Account program. The $1 billion program uses taxpayer funds to help qualifying students pay for private school. In August, the state's...

North Texas college students' tuition doubles after reversal of Texas Dream Act

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 9/3 1:06A Lacey Beasley

The reversal of the Texas Dream Act is leaving many undocumented university students in limbo at the beginning of this new semester. Now, they must pay out-of-state tuition regardless of how long they've lived in Texas. It's doubled the cost for...

New superintendent brings fresh vision to Diocese of Dallas Catholic Schools

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 8/28 7:10P Amelia Mugavero

As the new school year begins, the Diocese of Dallas is welcoming a new leader in Catholic education. Jeannette Lambert has stepped into the role of Superintendent of Catholic Schools, bringing more than two decades of experience and a mission to...

TEA to visit Fort Worth ISD as possible state takeover looms

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 8/28 1:15A Lacey Beasley

The Texas Education Agency is making its long-awaited visit to Fort Worth ISD on Thursday as the school district faces a potential state takeover . TEA Commissioner Mike Morath will be visiting William James Middle School, which has been an...

The end of the STAAR test is in sight. Here's what Texas lawmakers would replace it with.

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 8/26 4:02A Lacey Beasley

Texas lawmakers are set to vote on two bills on Tuesday that could end STAAR testing . The bills that would scrap the test are up for a vote in both the Texas House and Texas Senate. What are House Bill 8 and Senate Bill 9? The new format would...

Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD see increase in state's accountability rating compared to previous school...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 8/15 6:23A Lacey Beasley

The head of the Texas Education Agency is visiting Dallas Friday morning as 2024-2025 A-F ratings for Texas schools were released. While eyes are on Fort Worth ISD amidst a potential state takeover, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath will be visiting...

UT Dallas reverses decision to cut track programs after feedback from community

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 7/31 7:08A Julia Falcon

Just a few days after announcing it would cut track and field programs , the University of Texas at Dallas is reversing the decision. A letter from the university's president Thursday morning said the decision comes after receiving "feedback from...

Denton native, jazz saxophonist shares his journey to the Juilliard School's Master of Music...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 7/31 1:43A Lauren Crawford

The road to Juilliard isn't an easy one but for Denton native Matthew Garcia, it's been a journey fueled by passion and practice that's now taking center stage. Garcia, a jazz saxophonist and graduate of Denton High School, has been accepted into...

Here's where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North Texas before classes...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 7/29 7:17A CBS Texas Staff

With the first day of school quickly approaching, some school districts and organizations are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack giveaways, health checkups, and vendors with resources. Here is a list of...