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Share of US adults who lack literacy skills growing, survey finds
Data from the National Center for Education Statistics’ latest survey shows the gap is growing between high-skilled and low-skilled readers in the U.S.
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Survey: Growing number of US adults lack literacy skills
The gap between the top-skilled and the lowest-skilled is growing, according to a survey of adult skills.
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Lewisville ISD decides fate of five elementary schools Monday
Five elementary schools in Lewisville ISD are on the chopping block as board of trustees decide Monday night whether to close the campuses. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil explains low enrollment and finances are contributing to a common issue districts are seeing across DFW.
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SMU Excellent Educator recognizes Megan Nebeker
Texas Today has partnered with SMU to recognize North Texas teachers who are inspiring and changing the lives of their students.
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Lone Star Politics: Dec. 8, 2024
ERCOT warns of a threat of blackouts as temperatures dip, how the Texas power grid is looking this winter, and the battle for Texas House speaker heats up, plus a conversation with Republican State Senator Brandon Creighton about the effort to overhaul K-12 education in Texas. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with The Dallas Morning News host Lone...
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Haslet fourth-graders lobby French politician to help free orcas
Haslet students are using the power of the pencil to help orcas in France.
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North Texas students are working to help orca whales in France
Some North Texas 4th graders are thinking a lot about France these days. Not for a vacation but to give captive orca whales a better life. In the process they’re learning a valuable lesson about what young people can do. Noelle Walker has their story.
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Several North Texas teachers linked to certification scheme
New information has connected several North Texas educators to a false certification scheme. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has the latest updates.
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Fort Worth ISD in need of more school bus drivers
Fort Worth ISD has had to shift schedules to accommodate late-arriving buses after a shortage of drivers and earlier start times.
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49 North Texas teachers investigated in ‘pay-to-pass' certification scheme: TEA
More than a month after five people were indicted in a scheme to help secure positions in Texas schools for unqualified teachers. The Texas Education Agency released the first batch of more than 100 teachers under investigation.
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5 Talk Street: Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep
Education is the key to success, and one local high school is helping students develop their skills and gain experience in some of Dallas’ most successful companies. Dr. Nivea Torres, the Principal and Chief Academic Office at Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep, is joined by Catalina Rodriguez, a senior at Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep who will be graduating in...
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Texas education board approves Bible-infused curriculum in public schools
The Texas Board of Education has given final approval to an elementary school curriculum that includes content from the Bible. NBC 5’s David Goins reports starting next year, districts can choose whether or not to adopt the new lesson plans. If they do, they will receive more funding.
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Dallas elementary school puts new spin on career day
A Dallas elementary school made career day a little more interesting, as students learn about jobs through all the different vehicles driven at work.
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Elementary students learn about careers through cool vehicles driven on the job
Career day just got more interesting for elementary school children as students learn about jobs through the vehicles driven at work.
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Texas education board approves Bible-infused curriculum in public schools
The Texas education board has voted to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools.
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Frisco ISD opens doors to students outside district, more to come?
Frisco ISD is opening its doors to students outside of its district, and it might not be the only district making this move. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter looks at the steps districts are taking to help cope with diminishing dollars to operate schools.
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University of Texas System expands free tuition to undergrads making $100K or less
Texas students whose families qualify will get free tuition and waived fees at any of the academic universities in the University of Texas System.
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Frisco ISD opens enrollment in grades K-7 to all Texas residents
With no new state money and voters shooting down a tax increase, Frisco ISD is hoping to secure more funding by opening enrollment to students outside of the district.
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SMU Excellent Educator recognizes Gordon Stephens
Texas Today has partnered with SMU to recognize North Texas teachers who are inspiring and changing the lives of their students.
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5 things to know about Linda McMahon
Here are five things to know about former wrestling executive Linda McMahon.
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What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for education secretary
Linda McMahon founded World Wrestling Entertainment with her husband, Vince, and she has twice ran for U.S. Senate. Here’s more to know.