Dallas teacher uses rap to multiply her students' successes in math
Monique Jackson, who teaches third grade at Steven Parks Elementary, approached her students' struggles as a problem she wanted to solve.
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Monique Jackson, who teaches third grade at Steven Parks Elementary, approached her students' struggles as a problem she wanted to solve.
Monique Jackson, who teaches third grade at Steven Parks Elementary, approached her students' struggles as a problem she wanted to solve.
Attendance rates, graduation rates and college and career readiness are all below state averages, leaving parents concerned.
Attendance rates, graduation rates and college and career readiness are all below state averages, leaving parents concerned.
The idea is to use cyber security tools to track down suspects before a crime happens.
Carolyn Jordon felt betrayed for coming forward because the district's Title IX coordinator determined that what happened to her and other teachers did not rise to the level of sexual harassment.
Carolyn Jordon felt betrayed for coming forward because the district's Title IX coordinator determined that what happened to her and other teachers did not rise to the level of sexual harassment.
Texas State Senators debated a controversial bill that would use taxpayer money to send some students to private schools.
Money could be going into education savings accounts if SB 8 is approved.
Parents and teachers in Plano ISD pressed the school district and police Tuesday night with some hard questions about whether enough is being done to protect students from the dangers of fentanyl.
The state previously took over Wilmer-Hutchins ISD. Kemp ISD successfully avoided a takeover attempt two years ago.
More North Texas school districts are giving students an added vacation with the introduction of a fall break.
More North Texas school districts are giving students an added vacation with the introduction of a fall break.
Grand Prairie Independent School District's superintendent promised to "rigorously investigate" a video that showed a disturbing display of racism at a high school.
After meeting with state legislators this morning, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) will take control of the state's largest school district this summer.
A disturbing video has surfaced from a high school in Grand Prairie that shows racism on full display in a classroom full of students.
A disturbing video has surfaced from a high school in Grand Prairie that shows racism on full display in a classroom full of students.
It's a critical piece of the local economy – having enough skilled workers, ready to work. Now, a Dallas ISD program is helping students get more of those skills before they graduate high school.
Four-day school weeks have become all the rage across Texas as a way to recruit and retain teachers.
Four-day school weeks have become all the rage across Texas as a way to recruit and retain teachers.
In-between band practice and gym class, a group of high school students are hard at work manufacturing parts that will actually be used in space.
In-between band practice and gym class, a group of high school students are hard at work manufacturing parts that will actually be used in space.
In-between band practice and gym class, a group of high school students are hard at work manufacturing parts that will actually be used in space.
Part of the solution: How an Oak Cliff school leads the way in use of research-based mental health tools for students.
It's not just companies that are placing their employees in this Dallas College program to learn, but companies who are looking to recruit.
Anthony Cirelli scored in overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted star athletes, princesses, dinosaurs and at least one Trump impersonator at the White House's annual Halloween event Thursday.
Starting Friday, the Texas Department of Public Safety is permanently adding 10 highway patrol troopers at hot spots around the county.
Dallas County Judge Emily Tobolowsky is being asked to decide motions that could remove defendants from the $1 million lawsuit.
The lawsuit claims Celina ISD responded only after Caleb Elliott's arrest became a "media sensation."
Anthony Cirelli scored in overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted star athletes, princesses, dinosaurs and at least one Trump impersonator at the White House's annual Halloween event Thursday.
Starting Friday, the Texas Department of Public Safety is permanently adding 10 highway patrol troopers at hot spots around the county.
Dallas County Judge Emily Tobolowsky is being asked to decide motions that could remove defendants from the $1 million lawsuit.
Anchor Carmen Blackwell returns to emcee the annual fundraiser benefitting young men in North Texas through academic development, business training, and health improvement.
Nearly 40 years after 14-year-old Jennifer Day was killed while working at a Dallas donut shop, Plano police are revisiting her unsolved 1985 murder.
As the Texas Education Agency takes control of Fort Worth ISD, CBS News Texas' I-Team finds past state takeovers offer no guarantees—just a mixed bag of outcomes.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
Earlier this year, the department found that 55 cases filed from 2019 to 2022 were sitting open and unworked.
They are small and cheap, and they are turning legal rifles into illegal machine guns.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted star athletes, princesses, dinosaurs and at least one Trump impersonator at the White House's annual Halloween event Thursday.
The Trump administration on Thursday announced it would set the lowest refugee admissions cap in U.S. history at 7,500 spots.
The Senate voted Thursday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump's tariffs on countries around the world, the third in a trio of rebukes of the president's trade policy this week.
Just before meeting with China's Xi Jinping, President Trump announced he had directed the Pentagon to resume testing of nuclear weapons "on an equal basis" with other countries.
Tarrant County commissioners approved the redistricting proposal in early June.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
It's the viral video seen across the country showing a 10-year-old Lavon girl saving her choking brother.
Lineman Brian Abalos is used to danger. Every day, he is up in the air working on power lines.
A 70-year-old Dallas County man has died from the West Nile virus, DCHHS said Monday, marking the first reported West Nile death in the county this season.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Anthony Cirelli scored in overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars.
Cole Koeninger, an 18-year-old senior at Keller High School, will play baseball at the University of Tennessee, with dreams of MLB stardom.
Oettinger improved to 6-0-0 in his career against the Caps as the Stars (6-3-1) won their third straight.
The legal dispute centers on lease obligations, stalled renovations, and a broken agreement to keep both teams' headquarters in Dallas.
The Dodgers have jumped to a 2-1 lead in the 2025 World Series after a thrilling back-and-forth, extra-inning contest in Game 3 ended in a 6-5 win for Los Angeles after 18 innings.
Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Kim Kardashian revealed she was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm and appeared to blame stress. Doctors say stress isn't usually a direct cause, but can influence risk factors.
Another Taylor Sheridan show is filming in Downtown Fort Worth this week, prompting road closures. Here's when.
The 2025 State Fair of Texas drew about 2 million visitors, roughly 400,000 fewer than last year, as many families cited affordability concerns.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
