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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

Simple Recipes: Healthful Holiday Treats

These four holiday recipes are both scrumptious and healthy.

2012/12/05

The Best Hot Drinks In DFW

Autumns and winters in North Texas may be on the mild side, but we still like to warm up with something other than coffee. We found the best DFW spots with tasty hot beverages.

2012/09/26

Students read books in an elementary school. (credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

More State Schools Giving $ To “Robin Hood” Finance System

A record number of Texas school districts now have to give up money to the state. According to the Texas Education Agency, an additional 23 state school districts are now considered property wealthy.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/09/12

Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams speaks at the final night of the Republican National Convention on September 2, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Perry Names Tea Party Activist Head Of Texas Education Agency

Tea party activist and former Railroad Commission Chairman Michael Williams has been named Texas’ top education official.

2012/08/27

Study Says Caffeine Cuts Skin Cancer Risk

To protect against skin cancer, doctors typically recommend smart sun habits like wearing sunscreen or staying indoors. A new study might add drinking coffee to the mix.

2012/07/04

Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott Stepping Down

When Scott steps down this summer from the agency that oversees the public education of Texas’ nearly 5 million students, he will be the longest serving education commissioner of the past two decades.

2012/05/01

Students work during a math class. (credit: JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images)

No State Investigation Of Dallas Test Scores After Atlanta Analysis

There have been several allegations of cheating on standardized tests at Dallas ISD schools during the past few years.

2012/03/26

Students interact with their teacher during class. (credit: John MacDougall/AFP/Getty Images)

Classes Resume At Most Texas Public Schools

Summer vacation is over for millions of children in Texas. Classes resume Monday at public schools as districts deal with tighter budgets.

2011/08/22

Students in pre-kindergartner class enjoy reading a book. (credit: Wendy Carlson/Getty Images)

Ratings Expected To Have Longer List Of ‘Poorly Performing Schools’

School districts in North Texas and across the state are bracing for an unusually long list of poorly performing schools, when the district accountability ratings come out in two days.

2011/07/27