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Schools & Hospitals Battling Intense Flu Season

As North Texas deals with one of the worst outbreaks of flu in years, schools are dealing with an increased pressure to keep germs from spreading.

2013/01/08

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Newly Elected State Rep. Says Texas Teachers Should Be Allowed To Carry Guns

A North Texas politician just elected to the state house has put forward a plan to allow concealed weapons on school campuses.

CBS 11–2012/12/18

Returning To Classrooms Difficult For North Texas Teachers

Teachers returning to classrooms across North Texas Monday were flooded with memories of the terrifying school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.

CBS 11–2012/12/17

NCAA Gets Tough On Rule-Breakers

The NCAA passed a package of changes on Tuesday intended to crack down hard on rule-breaking schools and coaches. The board also expanded the penalty structure.

2012/10/30

Expert: Schools Need $8B In Extra Funding Per Year

A school finance expert says Texas needs to spend at least an additional $8 billion annually to ensure its students meet tough new academic standards.

2012/10/30

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Texas Senate Panels Examine School Discipline

The Texas Senate Education and Criminal Justice committees are meeting jointly to discuss how schools treat troublesome students.

2012/10/30

Parent’s Prep: New Technology In Schools; What Parents Need To Know

Children who come with the ability to interact with computer screens and basic keyboard knowledge find it much easier to learn in today’s classrooms.

2012/08/01

Food Allergies Are Constant Battle For Kids

Food allergies are a life-or-death issue for many kids, and it’s a daily struggle for parents trying to protect their children. But schools across Texas are trying to make the fight a little easier.

2012/06/04

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Lawmakers Look At School Discipline Programs

This week lawmakers will examine one of the most expensive and controversial questions facing school districts: what to do with undisciplined kids.

2012/04/29

Lewisville ISD Rezoning Sending Students To The Colony

The Lewisville ISD school board has voted to rezone the area south of Highway 121 and north of Parker Road. Students there will now attend classes in The Colony and the decision has upset a lot of people.

2012/04/05