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Piles of debris lie around the north side of Plaza Towers Elementary School after it was damaged by a tornado May 21, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. (credit: Brett Deering/Getty Images)

Severe Weather Threat Closes Schools Early

Several schools around North Texas have decided to close early on Tuesday due to reports of severe weather arriving in the area later in the afternoon.

10 hours ago

A student studies at his desk. (credit: Larry W. Smith/Getty Images)

Failing Schools Could Get Special Districts

The Texas House is considering a proposal that would create special districts operated by turnaround experts to improve struggling schools.

14 hours ago

This school in Cleburne was damaged by a tornado on May 15, 2013. (credit: Jeff Ray/KTVT/KTXA)

No School For Tornado-Damaged Cleburne ISD

School has been canceled for a second day at a North Texas community where a tornado damaged buildings and cut power.

2013/05/17

Charter School Rally Planned In Austin

Parents and activists are set to rally at the state Capitol for high-profile proposed legislation to expand charter schools in Texas.

2013/05/08

Dallas Summer Program Focused On Aviation

A summer program in Dallas is encouraging kids to take flight, by teaching them about the wide world of aviation.

2013/05/01

Lockdown Lifted At Weatherford High School

Weatherford High School was placed under “modified lockdown” on Tuesday as officials with the school and police looked into “some information” received by campus faculty.

2013/04/30

The Texas State Capitol building, shown on November 6, 2000 in Austin, Texas. (credit: JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)

State House Panel Mulls Charter Schools Again

A Texas House education panel plans to take up — and could approve — a key proposal to expand the number of charter schools allowed to operate in Texas.

2013/04/30

The new 600 New York Learning Center in the Arlington ISD. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

New Arlington ISD Learning Center Tailored To Help Dropouts

Students drop out of high school for a lot of reasons. Now the Arlington ISD and City of Arlington have teamed up to tell dropouts “its never too late to learn.”

CBS 11–2013/04/29

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Keller ISD Begins Increased Security Plan

Increased security measures go into effect on Monday in Keller ISD. The goal is to make police officers a more familiar face around the district’s campuses.

2013/04/29

Bill Cosby To Speak At Paul Quinn College

Legendary comedian and actor Bill Cosby will be speaking to the class of 2013 at Paul Quinn College during the school’s commencement ceremony on May 4.

2013/04/24

Students take a test in a classroom. (credit: FETHI BELAID/AFP/Getty Images)

Dallas School Named Best In The Nation

A school in Dallas has been ranked number one in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for the second year in a row, based in part on how well it prepares students for college.

2013/04/23

It’s Back To School For West Students Monday

The tragic fire and explosion in West meant schools had to call off classes Thursday and Friday. Three schools are damaged and in restricted zones; only the fourth one is set to open next week. But there was a steady stream of people at West Elementary School Friday. Even folks who can’t get into their homes wanted their kids back in school.

2013/04/19