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North Texas elementary school names new principal after previous leader's sudden passing
FORT WORTH, Texas — A North Texas elementary school has hired a new principal after the sudden death of Leigh Anne Romer earlier this month, school officials announced. Edwina West-Dukes, who was previously a principal in the Keller school district, is replacing Romer at J.C. Thompson Elementary School in the Northwest Independent School District, officials said. Romer served as the principal for 12 years before her sudden passing on July 7.
Keller ISD to ban cell phones during school hours
KELLER, Texas - Keller ISD is expected to enforce new cell phone rules to keep students focused on learning during the upcoming school year. "This is a nationwide epidemic with our students," Dr. Kelly Johnson, Keller ISD's Superintendent. Keller released the new plan during a meeting on Thursday night. The...
Fort Worth's school superintendent shares what's next after board members voted down her 5-year strategic plan
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth ISD leaders are back to the drawing board when it comes to the plans for the future of the district. School Board Members had a lot of questions Tuesday about the district's 5-year strategic plan. That plan laid out a path to improving test scores, addressing declining enrollment, facilities use, and educational goals. But when brought up for a vote the school board did not decide in the Superintendent's favor.
Imagine South Lake Charter Achieves “A” Grade For Ninth Consecutive Year
Groveland, FL — Imagine South Lake Charter School has achieved a terrific milestone, earning an “A” grade from the state of Florida for the ninth consecutive year. This consistent achievement places the school in the top 11% statewide, a testament to the unwavering dedication and hard work of the teachers, parents and students who have helped this happen.
6A Boys Preseason Preview: Blake Bullard
Blake Bullard celebrates while crossing the finish line at the 2023 UIL 6A Cross Country State Championships. Coming in at the No. 6 spot in this year's 6A preseason preview is our second Southlake Carroll Dragon in the form of Blake Bullard. We rarely see a team possess so much talent that they feature two runners in the top four at the state meet, but that's exactly what Southlake Carroll had last season and that's exactly why Bullard is the second Dragon to be featured in this series.
Northwest ISD to host back to school fair Aug. 3
Volunteers will be needed on Aug. 2 and 3 to help set up and work at the back to school fair. (Courtesy Northwest ISD) The Northwest ISD back to school fair will be held on Aug. 3 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. This year’s fair will be held at Worthington Middle...
Navigate through parking with new UTA Parking Finder app
As fall semester approaches, UTA is preparing students to navigate parking and higher-than-normal traffic on campus. Parking and Transportation Services suggests that students use the new UTA Parking Finder app, especially for the first two weeks of the semester. The app tells students where they can park with their permits and shows current or future occupancy when a lot is selected.
AISD to host 10th annual Back to School Kickoff
Arlington ISD is hosting its 10th annual Back to School Kickoff from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 3 at AT&T Stadium, continuing the district’s decade-long commitment to providing students with free resources. Students and families currently enrolled in AISD schools can register for the event online. Attendees will receive...
Career Exploration Camp introduces students to career tech options
Interested in pasta making, rocket launching or travel planning? It’s never too early to dive into the world of career and technical education (CTE) opportunities in Arlington ISD. That’s why the district’s second annual Career Exploration Camp was the perfect place for incoming seventh, eighth and ninth grade students...
Homecoming dates and opponents announced
Homecoming 2024-25 The 2024-25 school year hasn’t even started yet, but it’s already time to circle the dates to come home to your Arlington ISD school. Homecoming dates for the upcoming school year are now set!. All six of our traditional high schools have scheduled their dates and...
HSC's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine's Elite Status Reaches Top Tier
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine maintained its elite status in 2024 as U.S. News & World Report ranked the college on Tuesday as a Tier 1 medical school for primary care in its best medical school rankings. Among...
Unequal pay in Arlington ISD’s special education frustrates visual impairment specialists
Years of stipend inequality in Arlington ISD’s pay scale is seeding high turnover among the district’s teachers for visually impaired students, according to current and departing specialists. Three of the district’s six specialized visual impairment teachers have left since 2023, citing frustration, stress and a feeling of being...
UTA, Arlington ISD collaboration looks to help solve teacher shortage
Texas needs high-quality teachers. It’s a statement echoed by headlines, school districts and education groups across the state in the wake of high workforce turnover lingering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts trace the struggles to a lack of proper teacher training and accessible certification programs — two factors Arlington...
UTA spearheads Quantum For All science initiative
Led by UTA, the National Quantum STEM Camp gathered over 70 students and professors at Martin High School last month, aiming to remove some of the mystique around quantum information science by giving teachers the tools to teach it. The camp is part of a larger initiative called Quantum For...
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