Dallas' New Tech High School Students Happy With Choice
School choice. It's a generic term being used a lot in education. In Dallas, there's an Oak Cliff School crafted under the choice concept.
School choice. It's a generic term being used a lot in education. In Dallas, there's an Oak Cliff School crafted under the choice concept.
The Dallas School board late Thursday voted to ask the Attorney General's office and the Texas Education Agency to investigate a conflict between Superintendent Mike Miles and Board member Bernadette Nutall.
DISD trustee Bernadette Nutall has filed a criminal complaint against superintendent Mike Miles, believing that he violated law by having her forcibly removed from a campus.
Among the people now released from quarantine for Ebola concerns are eight students who started returning to classes in Dallas this week.
Electronic scanners to check for fevers are set to be used at five Dallas schools where students are under an Ebola watch.
With six Richardson ISD schools and 41 Dallas ISD schools closed Friday due to power outages, many school kids got an unexpected three day weekend
A high school student is in police custody after posting an article on Twitter containing inaccurate reports of Ebola cases in Frisco, Texas.
Five students from five campuses in the Dallas ISD will not be attending class on Thursday because they are under observation after a possible exposure to the Ebola virus.
Thousands of students across North Texas are heading back to school on Monday, and many are starting their first year in the Dallas ISD.
A cost-saving measure has been scrapped at Dallas County Schools after big concerns about student safety.
Dallas school district police are trying to track down several kids who vandalized a campus and took off with property.
Monday is the first day of practice for high school football players, and the Dallas ISD will start the year with 22 new athletic trainers to ensure that student athletes are safe.
Students from Dallas high schools had a unique opportunity this summer, getting paid to work as interns as part of the Mayor's Intern Fellows program.
Hundreds of low-income families in Dallas woke up early on Friday morning for the Mayor's Back to School Fair, where they get school supplies and health screenings weeks before classes begins.
The first class of teachers and school administrators seeking a school marshal license begin training Monday.
The DISD now has a home rule commission, but exactly who has been appointed to be a part of that group is already raising the eyebrows of some critics.
The controversial push to change the leadership structure within the DISD faces its first major legal hurdle on Wednesday, as Alliance/AFT takes the proposal to court.
The heated 'home rule' debate in the DISD is about to hit another road block. Alliance/AFT, the largest teacher group in Texas, is now threatening legal action.
At their birth, Matthew and James Madison were separated by five minutes. As they prepare to graduate, the twins are side by side at the top of their class.
After several hours of debate, Dallas ISD trustees voted early Friday to allow Superintendent Mike Miles to overhaul the way that the district evaluates teachers.
For the first time, Dallas ISD leaders will listen to people on both sides of the home rule issue on Thursday.
There have been calls for change at the DISD for months, and that push has taken a major step forward.
The Board of Trustees for DISD spent hours in discussion at a called meeting Monday. The board took no action in executive session, but voted 8-1 to hire a law firm to advise the district on matters related to a home rule charter.
One educator in the Dallas ISD is returning to class on Monday with a new title -- Teacher of the Year. Silvia Alonzo is a bilingual reading and language arts instructor at John H. Reagan Elementary School.
A bilingual language arts teacher at John H. Reagan Elementary School has been named 'Teacher of the Year' by the Dallas Independent School District.
Saturday morning will be cool, dry and crisp.
Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.
She excelled at Trinity High School, where her shot put and discus records remain 35 years after she set them.
His family evacuated in advance of the storm. He watched the storm on his video doorbell until they lost power.
The defensive standout was injured late in the fourth quarter as the Cowboys tried to preserve a five-point lead.
Saturday morning will be cool, dry and crisp.
Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.
She excelled at Trinity High School, where her shot put and discus records remain 35 years after she set them.
His family evacuated in advance of the storm. He watched the storm on his video doorbell until they lost power.
The defensive standout was injured late in the fourth quarter as the Cowboys tried to preserve a five-point lead.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Recent polling reveals most Texans are worried about climate change even as some lawmakers downplay the concern.
CBS News Texas found that property owners claimed their land was used for livestock, resulting in a huge tax break.
In March, the 9-county region around Dallas transitioned its foster care services to a private organization.
Eye on Politics Reporter Jack Fink spoke with Dallas County Republican Party Chair Lt. Colonel Allen West, Ret. and Dallas County Democratic Party Chair, Kardal Coleman about the Senate and presidential races and the upcoming CBS News Vice-Presidential debate between Democratic Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota and Republican Senator JD Vance of Ohio.
Dr. Ben Voth, SMU Debate Professor and Director of Debate tells Jack Fink what he expects as the candidates square off and what each needs to do to win.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Vice President Kamala Harris said she intends to keep President Biden's asylum crackdown in place.
There will be productions from around the world, food, music and dancing.
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, a Fort Worth ballet company is celebrating through dance by blending classical ballet with the vibrant culture of Spain.
The chill of a Dallas Stars game at the American Airlines Center will transform into the warmth of Latin culture.
Cultura Markets organizer Mariah Zurita has created a community of local business owners showcasing their culture.
Check out the events happening across the DFW metroplex in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases of the new COVID-19 variant XEC were reported in Virginia.
The American Cancer Society says about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.
The new white paper is the most comprehensive look at 988's data to date.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The defensive standout was injured late in the fourth quarter as the Cowboys tried to preserve a five-point lead.
The CBS Sports Texas team all believe that the Cowboys will defeat the Giants in Week 4.
It's moment nearly 400 days in the making.
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre said during testimony before Congress Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Currently, there is no known cure, but a variety of medications can provide relief.
The Cowboys are at the New York Giants in their first NFC East game Thursday night.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.