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Meshonda Cole, DISD's Teacher of the Year. (Credit: CBSDFW)

Dallas ISD Names Teacher Of The Year

Meet Meshonda Cole, Dallas ISD’s Teacher of the Year. Her teaching technique? Expect greatness.

2012/05/08

UT Student Walks Into Path Of Bus

A University of Texas student accidentally stepped into the path of a moving bus today.

2012/05/04

Dallas Parents Say Teen’s Arm Broken By Teacher

The family of a 13-year-old is demanding answers from Dallas ISD. They say the girl’s arm was broken at school but it didn’t happen on a playground or even with another student.

2012/04/30

Sam Houston Middle School in Irving ISD. (Credit: Google Maps)

Irving Middle School Briefly Evacuated Following Gas Leak

Sam Houston Middle School was evacuated Wednesday following a gas leak, district officials said

2012/03/21

A student in math class. (credit: Getty Images/Christopher Furlong)

State Ed Board Candidate: Special Needs Students ‘Should Be Educated Separately’

A North Texas candidate for Texas’ State Board of Education has upset parents of special needs students with her thoughts on special education in the state.

2012/03/14

A teacher takes questions from his class. (credit: Chris Hondros/Newsmakers)

Plano ISD Transfer Decision Proves Controversial Among Parents

A heated meeting is expected between parents of Plano students and the district’s superintendent Monday night over a decision to transfer students from a low-income apartment complex to their school.

2012/03/05

Families Camp Out For Enrollment At Coppell High School

For one final night Friday, the concrete concourse of a football stadium became home to 48 families.

2012/02/25

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox and former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien took to the state at the Fort Worth Club to answer questions and discuss leadership. (Credit: CBSDFW.com)

Fort Worth Students Mingle With Former World Leaders

Sunday offered Fort Worth students a rare chance to mingle with two of the world’s most prominent former political leaders.

2012/02/19

Pros: large screen *almost* makes this a laptop computer replacementCons: expensive, won't fit in your pocket, and *almost* isn't always good enough

iPad Changing Lives For Dallas Special Needs Students

In the hands of many kids, high tech gadgets are little more than pricey, plug-in toys. But, at the Notre Dame School of Dallas, which serves special needs students, this same technology is being used to change lives.

2012/02/17

Tangled metal intertwines with charred wood after a fire destroyed the main building of the Selwyn Preparatory School in Denton.

Charred Denton School Rallies Parents, Staff To Move Forward

Students, teachers and parents in Denton will work to put a fire behind them and focus on the future during a Monday night meeting.

2012/01/30

A high school student reacts to getting a meningitis vaccine.

Policy Change Means Students Can Get Free Vaccine

State officials have made a policy change that allows college students to receive a mandated meningitis vaccine for free.

2011/11/19

Children tour Arlington's Central Library on Nov. 10, 2011 as part of a United Way-funded program to promote literacy. (Credit: Joel Thomas/KTVT)

United Way-Funded Program Promotes Literacy Among Arlington Youth

About two dozen wide-eyed four and five year olds filed off of a school bus Thursday on an important field trip. They were taking their first visit to the library, by way of a program that organizers hope will promote literacy.

2011/11/10