Dallas-based Tyler Technologies wins $4.7 million contract with Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth ISD is the largest in the nation in terms of student population.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Fort Worth ISD
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Fort Worth ISD offers reward in metals theft case
$5000 is being offered for information about the theft at Polytechnic High. The stolen metal was worth $132,000.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Fort Worth mayor Mike Moncrief remembers 100-year-old school teacher
Hazel Harvey Peace was the first black woman in Texas honored with an endowed professorship at a state school, the University of North Texas.
Monday, June 9, 2008
DFW-area high schools named tops in nation by Newsweek
Dallas' The School for Talented and Gifted ranks #2 on the list -- which is actually a drop from the #1 ranking they received the past two years. Slackers.
Monday, May 19, 2008
2008 Fort Worth election results: Residents vote in $150 million bond project
I got ya Bond proposition right here.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Circle Theatre announces finalists & semi-finalists for 2008 High School Playwriting Project
Don't miss out on the free afternoon of staged readings.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Fort Worth ISD to discuss interactive whiteboards
The boards will be connected to the internet. Another reason for teachers not to have an accessible MySpace page.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Fort Worth ISD may terminate more than 500 employees
Teachers received their walking papers earlier this week.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Meadowbrook Elementary student offered ride by stranger after school
The smart child immediately ran away from the man and alerted his parents and school officials.
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008
Fort Worth school district pulls questionable beef off school lunch menu
In its place, they've substituted turkey, chicken, fish, pork, cheese, and wood shavings, which are an especially awesome source of fiber.
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008
Phoney bomb threat delays opening of Arlington Heights High
Phoned-in false alarm was the third this school year
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
TEA will monitor TAKS testing at four Tarrant County schools
The schools are among Fort Worth and Arlington's lowest achieving (or questionable practicing) when it comes to TAKS testing.
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008
UPDATED: South Oak Cliff High School will forfeit 2006 state basketball championship
Belo8 report found Kendrake Johnigan was not academically eligible to play
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
Panel will manage Fort Worth ISD bond funds
School board unanimously approved Citizens' Oversight Committee
13-member committee will oversee almost $594 million in bond projects.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
UPDATED: Primary voting to take place at 30 Tarrant County schools
Texas is rescheduling TAKS test to avoid conflict with primaries
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills testing has been rescheduled from primary election day
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
Fort Worth ISD launches new ad-filled student-parent newsletter
Meanwhile, HeadOn is applied directly to the forehead.
Monday, Dec. 17, 2007
Three Fort Worth high schools giving students a graffiti outlet
Carter-Riverside, Diamond Hill, and North Side High Schools teaming up for graffiti art mural project.
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007
TCU gas drilling site receives permits
The wells might need a high impact variance, which is required if they're placed within 600 feet of homes or schools.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007
Fort Worth ISD seeks bond funds in two propositions
More than $603 million will improve schools and refinance district debt
Monday, Oct. 22, 2007
Dallas-based Tyler Technologies snags $6.3 million contract with Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth ISD is the 36th largest school district in the nation.
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
Attempted abduction of girl sounds alarm in Fort Worth
Girl was walking home from Lowery Road Elementary School Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007
Fort Worth 11-year-old girl fabricates story of man grabbing her
Keller school district sent home warning letters to parents of students at Chisholm Trail and 15 other nearby schools.
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007
Fort Worth ISD sixth grader to break ground for police and fire memorial
The 6th grader will join the VIP delegation turning the first shovels of dirt at the Memorial site at the north end of Trinity Park.
Monday, Sept. 10, 2007
Handley Middle School student pulls out gun at school, stupid children opt not to tell school officials
The situation was eventually diffused, but seriously, what the hell is wrong with you kids?
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007
PBS reading series features two Fort Worth ISD schools
“A Chance to Read,” hosted by actress Molly Ringwald, is part of the award-winning series “Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers.”
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007
School districts in Dallas and Fort Worth beefing up security
They're laying down the law during these first few weeks to establish a policy of zero tolerance for any kind of trouble.
Monday, Aug. 27, 2007
Fort Worth ISD to debut new math program
"Instead of just knowing that 2 + 2 = 4, CMP2 will help students achieve a better understanding of why 4 is the correct answer."
Monday, Aug. 27, 2007
Fort Worth teachers urged to “turn up the ‘nag factor’”
“If that means staying after school, coming in early, or working on Saturday, we must set a higher level for our students to achieve.” Crap.
Friday, Aug. 24, 2007
Disney’s “High School Musical 2” has ties to Fort Worth, Arlington ISD
Crappy, superficial made-for-TV irreverence—now with a local connection.
Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007
Fort Worth ISD board member selected for statewide Institute on Hispanic Student Achievement
Mr. Rangel will join other elected Latino officials and legislators from across Texas at the NAELO’s Texas Statewide Policy Institute on Higher Education Access and Success.
Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007
Meet and greet new principal of Fort Worth’s Dunbar Middle School
Light refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007
D-FW students incorporate art into Children’s Medical Center internship
The project chosen this year was a Center to enhance Cook Children’s art therapy program.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Southwest High School wind ensemble named State Honor Band finalist
The group competed at the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention in a field of 14 bands.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Legendary Dunbar coach receives high honor
Former Dunbar coaching legend Robert Hughes finished his career with 1,333 victories and five state titles.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Local track and basketball stars pegged as athletes to watch in 2007-08
For followers who track DFW high school sports, Brooklyn Pope and Shade Weygandt are known local stars. Rise magazine's mention of the two athletes could push their national exposure further.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Fort Worth ISD accepting applications for substitute teachers
Have you ever wanted twenty-two twelve years olds to disrespect you simultaneously for eight hours a day? Well, now's your chance!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Arlington Heights baseball player lone DFW rep in national tournament
This young man wants to keep his opponents off the bases. Pitcher Walker Kelly is no stranger to national spotlight.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Fort Worth ISD officials testify to U.S. Congress on importance of physical activity
If passed, the “PLAY Every Day Act" will focus on finding ways to facilitate recreation and exercise amongst all ages and races.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Fort Worth, Mansfield, and Arlington school districts will not be affected by Supreme Court decision
None of the school districts in these areas say they use race as a deciding factor for drawing school boundaries.
Friday, June 29, 2007
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