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

CBS DFW 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...

TEA decision on possible Fort Worth ISD takeover to come this fall, Superintendent Karen Molinar...

CBS DFW Education 8/12 4:00A Julia Falcon

Fort Worth ISD kicked off the first day of school on Tuesday addressing its potential takeover by the Texas Education Agency after years of failing academic ratings. Superintendent Karen Molinar said the school district has taken bold actions for...

Thousands expected at TCC Back to School Roundup

TCC News 8/7 4:18A PR Marketing

FORT WORTH, TX — In its continued commitment to community, Tarrant County College will provide school supplies, health services and more at the free Tarrant County Back to School Roundup, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at TCC South, 5301 Campus...

TCU for Texans Expands Access to a Horned Frog Education

TCU News 8/5 7:04P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

An ambitious aid initiative is removing financial barriers to obtaining a TCU degree by providing tuition - as well as assistance for food and housing - for qualifying residents.

New Plaza to Honor TCU's Past, Present, Future

TCU News 8/5 7:01P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

Located in the Academic Commons, the project will incorporate new work, as well as the existing statue of founders Addison and Randolph Clark.

TCU Heads Down the Trail to a Greener Campus

TCU News 8/1 3:29A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

TCU's Campus Master Plan calls for a more vibrant, connected, walkable campus. That translates into more outdoor gathering spaces, pedestrian friendliness and a potential link to the Trinity River's trail network.

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

CBS DFW 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...

Cheerleader for all: Honoring TCC’s Judith Carrier, founding SE president

TCC News 7/24 12:50P Bill Lace

FORT WORTH — Texas It should come as no surprise to the legion of Judith Carrier admirers that one of her first tasks in education was high school cheerleader sponsor. After all, she was always a vocal booster of her college, colleagues, faculty,...

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD parents, community members sue after 4 schools closed

CBS DFW Education 6/27 4:40A Julia Falcon

A group of parents is suing Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD over violations they said led to school closures. The lawsuit alleged that school officials and trustees violated state transparency and nepotism laws. The parents said this contributed to...

Reuben Burch to Focus on Funding, Scholarly Productivity as Vice Provost for Research

TCU News 6/9 4:14A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

The dynamic and entrepreneurial-minded executive research administrator brings extensive leadership experience in both higher education and industry and will provide vision, direction and strategic planning.

Innovation in Orbit: TCU Team Designs for NASA's Future

TCU News 6/3 9:42P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

Fashion met science recently as an interdisciplinary team of undergraduate fashion merchandising and biochemistry students won the 2025 Best Innovation Award for its spacesuit design.

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

CBS DFW 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....

Fort Worth ISD board gives final approval to close 18 schools amid budget woes, enrollment decline

CBS DFW Education 5/21 12:49A Doug Myers

Fort Worth ISD's Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a sweeping plan to close 14 additional campuses over the next four years, bringing the total number of closures to 18 . The decision comes as the district faces a $17 million budget shortfall...

A Legacy of Library Leaders

TCU News 5/20 8:29P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

In the 100th year of the Mary Couts Burnett Library, three library leaders take a trip down memory lane.

Horned Frogs in the News, May 1-15, 2025

TCU News 5/20 8:24P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

From Taylor Sheridan to voice cloning, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership.