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Five candidates are running for two seats on the Fort Worth school board

By Jessamy Brown| jessamybrown@star-telegram.com|Thursday, Apr. 25, 2013

All say they want to increase parent involvement in district schools.Read more

New ratings for schools reduce emphasis on testing

By Will Weissert| The Associated Press|Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2013

The new system will consider other factors in school accountability.Read more

Fort Worth trustees told to expect more money from the state

By Jessamy Brown| jessamybrown@star-telegram.com|Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2013

A House and a Senate bill would add differing amounts.Read more

Grapevine-Colleyville to require ethics course for all employees

By Shirley Jinkins| syjinkins@star-telegram.com|Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2013

Two Colleyville Heritage High employees have been accused of having improper relationships with students.Read more

Sam Houston, Trimble Tech students win full-ride TCU scholarships

By Shirley Jinkins| syjinkins@star-telegram.com|Monday, Apr. 22, 2013

Arlington Sam Houston seniors set a school record with five TCU scholarships. Seven students from Fort Worth's Trimble Tech got scholarships, too.Read more

Grapevine-Colleyville district moves to limit student information

By Shirley Jinkins| syjinkins@star-telegram.com|Monday, Apr. 22, 2013

Grapevine-Colleyville trustees' action will affect telemarketers.Read more

Fort Worth school board candidates talk about term limits, school funding

By Jessamy Brown| jessamybrown@star-telegram.com|Monday, Apr. 22, 2013

Forum was sponsored by the local Council of PTAs.Read more

Lena Pope Home plans new building for preschool and counseling

By Jessamy Brown| jessamybrown@star-telegram.com|Sunday, Apr. 21, 2013

The Pope home's Early Learning Center, which opened last fall, is full. But in about a year, enrollment is expected to more than double in a new building planned near the campus on Sanguinet Street.Read more

Candidates split on Birdville schools' bond package

By Elizabeth Campbell| liz@star-telegram.com|Sunday, Apr. 21, 2013

The board president faces a challenge in Place 6.Read more

Arlington school district looks at security measures

By Susan Schrock| sschrock@star-telegram.com|Saturday, Apr. 20, 2013

School improvements won't include allowing teachers to carry guns.Read more

Students observe JP court to learn about the legal system

By Jessamy Brown| jessamybrown@star-telegram.com|Friday, Apr. 19, 2013

Justice of the Peace Sergio L. De Leon hosts Rufino Mendoza Elementary School student council at his "Honorary Jurors" program.Read more

Carroll district board candidates seek greater transparency and balanced budgets

By Diane Smith| dianesmith@star-telegram.com|Friday, Apr. 19, 2013

Candidates in the May 11 election also seek greater transparency.Read more

Arlington schools plan to expand prep programs for college entrance exams

By Shirley Jinkins| syjinkins@star-telegram.com|Friday, Apr. 19, 2013

The district hopes to help students improve on college entrance exams.Read more

Arlington schools' student code addresses electronic cigarettes, see-through clothing

By Shirley Jinkins| syjinkins@star-telegram.com|Friday, Apr. 19, 2013

It also bans e-cigarettes. Trustees will consider it May 2.Read more

County eyes joining fight to cut Arlington truancy

By Shirley Jinkins| syjinkins@star-telegram.com|Thursday, Apr. 18, 2013

School trustees discuss proposals from a financial committee.Read more

Elementary school students exposed to porn video on charter bus

By Elizabeth Campbell| liz@star-telegram.com|Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2013

North Richland Hills police are investigating the incident as a sexual offense.Read more

Fort Worth schools review events policy after student's drowning

By Mitch Mitchell| mitchmitchell@star-telegram.com|Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2013

The Fort Worth school district has launched an inquiry into the weekend death of a 17-year-old Carter-Riverside senior who drowned at an off-campus soccer team party, according to Judy Needham, school board president.Read more

Condoleezza Rice tells UNT crowd that 'revolutions are never pretty'

By Sarah Bahari| sbahari@star-telegram.com|Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2013

At UNT, Condoleezza Rice describes the hard work of maintaining a democracy.Read more

Arlington council clears way for charter school

By Shirley Jinkins| syjinkins@star-telegram.com|Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2013

International Leadership of Texas will stress language immersion.Read more

Texas isn't 'dumbing down,' lawmaker says

By Will Weissert| The Associated Press|Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2013

The Legislature is considering new public education standards.Read more