Dallas ISD to address state of the district following TEA's latest grade report
The ratings revealed that Dallas ISD dropped from a 'B' to a 'C'. Here's the breakdown of those scores.
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The ratings revealed that Dallas ISD dropped from a 'B' to a 'C'. Here's the breakdown of those scores.
Educators are advocates, listeners, encouragers and a voice of reason.
Texas lawmakers passed the legislation on April 24 with a vote of 19-12.
It's been five years since state lawmakers increased the per-student funding for public schools.
The program, which will begin during the 2026-2027 school year, will provide $10,000 for children to attend private schools in Texas.
After a botched rollout of last year's FAFSA application under the Biden administration, it was delayed again this year, with students encountering error messages and glitches on the site.
According to a brief statement, the district's leadership is aware of the allegations and has taken initial action per district protocol.
Fort Worth families are rallying to save their campuses as Fort Worth Independent School District finalizes plans to close or consolidate more than a dozen schools.
Fort Worth families are rallying to save their campuses as the district plans to close or consolidate more than a dozen schools.
The controversial school choice bill allows for taxpayer money to be used to help qualifying students pay for private school tuition.
Many district leaders say the scoring system sets schools and districts up for failure.
The team of 20-25 high schoolers has helped build the entire car from start to finish.
It was approved nearly one week ago by the House in a historic vote.
The release comes after the TEA prevailed in a lawsuit which challenged the legality of changes to the rating system.
The Texas Education Agency released 2023 A-F performance ratings for individual public schools and districts Thursday.
Lacey Beasley spoke with two North Texas mothers about how they see the school choice debate going on in Austin.
Thursday morning, the TEA will release school ratings for the 2023 school year. Lacey Beasley breaks down the A-F ranking system.
Trustee Maxie Johnson listened to concerns on Wednesday during a community meeting focused on safety and security.
City leaders in Uvalde have given final approval to a $2 million settlement with families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in 2022.
Democrats in the House are now looking to the next election, where they hope Republicans will pay a political price.
Perez said she is still processing what she claims was the emotional and physical abuse of her 7-year-old son, Jackson.
It is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, with nearly 800 people moving here every month.
As May elections kick off, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD parents are encouraging others to vote out school board members.
Education savings accounts are one step closer to being a reality. Lacey Beasley talks to North Texas parents about the bill.
The suspect in the Wilmer-Hutchins High School shooting Tuesday afternoon has been taken into custody, the school district said.
Under the newly drawn maps, Republicans are likely to increase the number of seats in Texas from 25 to 30, while Democrats will see their number of seats drop from 13 to eight.
Authorities say a boater pulled two children from the lake Saturday evening.
Officers at Dallas Love Field debut the new look as part of a recruitment push blending tradition with Texas pride.
Rally at Rockwall courthouse urges unity and education.
Several members of a Pittsburgh-area junior high school football team were injured when their bus was involved in a crash Saturday morning.
Under the newly drawn maps, Republicans are likely to increase the number of seats in Texas from 25 to 30, while Democrats will see their number of seats drop from 13 to eight.
Authorities say a boater pulled two children from the lake Saturday evening.
Officers at Dallas Love Field debut the new look as part of a recruitment push blending tradition with Texas pride.
Rally at Rockwall courthouse urges unity and education.
Several members of a Pittsburgh-area junior high school football team were injured when their bus was involved in a crash Saturday morning.
Even though the project was first proposed 57 years ago, construction hasn't started on the Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
The VA in North Texas is using a new algorithm to calculate the hours of in-home care that veterans receive.
The nonprofit employs men and women who have had past run-ins with the law to work as mentors for at-risk teens and young men.
Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee and his wife Sunita became known for their Bollywood-style performances, became local celebrities, hosting parties and headlining music and cultural events.
On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.
Under the newly drawn maps, Republicans are likely to increase the number of seats in Texas from 25 to 30, while Democrats will see their number of seats drop from 13 to eight.
Residential electricity rates are expected to increase by as much as 18% in the next few years, according to the Energy Information Administration.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
In an interview with CBS News Texas after the vote Republican Rep. Mitch Little said, "Thrilled. For the first time Republicans have united. They've been courageous in bringing this to the floor. It was necessary. Democrats are only concerned about those things when they're not in charge. In California, in Illinois, in Massachusetts, they absolutely redistrict and gerrymander to their benefit."
Republican Representative Katrina Pierson, Rockwall, who is black and represents a majority white district, fired back at Democrats on the House floor. "The racist rhetoric is old. It is seriously stale and long overplayed," said Pierson. "News flash: Democrats do not own minorities in Texas. Republicans are the majority so it's not the people of Texas who are racist. It is you."
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Pepsi hops on another nutritional bandwagon as more consumers opt for prebiotic beverages.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
Kroger said it intentionally decreased prices, but some customers said the financial drop at the register went in a different direction.
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
Located off the Guadalupe River in Historic Old Ingram Loop, the shop was once filled floor to with lighting, decor and trinkets.
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp has been sentenced in a 2023 shooting incident in a mall parking lot.
Maddy Siegrist led Dallas with 12 points. Paige Bueckers scored eight of the Wings' first 12 points but finished with just 11.
Micah Parsons made some changes to his personal social media accounts Thursday night.
Bueckers, who put up a career-high 44 points, scored the most points by a player in a single game in the WNBA this season.
Jerseys, sequin shirts and the unforgiving Texas heat did not deter fans at all.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
The 450,000-square-foot facility will support large-scale productions, job training, and boost the local economy.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
