Dallas ISD board to vote on moving ahead with record $6.2B bond package

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 2/12 2:10A Lacey Beasley

The largest school bond package in Texas history is on the table for the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees on Thursday night. If approved by the trustees, the $6.2 billion bond package will be on the ballot for voters in the school district for the May...

Fort Worth ISD report shows improved test scores over the first months of the school year

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 2/10 2:14A Lacey Beasley

New data from Fort Worth ISD shows that test scores are improving. According to a progress report that will be shared with trustees Tuesday night, a mid-year assessment showed that 40% of 3rd graders meet or exceed grade level in English Language...

Could Fort Worth ISD face a teacher exodus as the state takes over?

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 12/9 1:14A Lacey Beasley

By the end of the school year, Fort Worth ISD may be facing a teacher shortage. Some teachers are thinking about leaving because of the state's takeover of the school district. Some are uncertain about what the future of the district looks like...

Applicants for Fort Worth ISD board of managers to gather for workshop this weekend

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 12/5 5:01A Lacey Beasley

The Texas Education Agency is taking the first step to narrow down the candidates for the Fort Worth ISD board of managers this weekend. Half of the 286 applicants will attend a workshop called Lone Star Governance starting on Saturday. The 2-day...