3 Arizona teachers test positive for COVID-19 after sharing summer school classroom, 1 passes away
Kimberly Chavez Lopez Byrd, a teacher, passed away from COVID-19 on June 26. Two other teachers, who shared the same classroom, tested positive for the virus.
Texas Homeschooling Coalition sees increase in families considering at-home instruction due to COVID-19
The President of the Texas Homeschooling Coalition said his office has seen an increase in calls and emails from families.
Trump asks Treasury to review colleges' tax-exempt statuses, threatens to revoke funding
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Foreign students weigh studying in person vs. losing visas
International students worried about a new immigration policy that could potentially cost them their visas say they feel stuck between being unnecessarily exposed during the coronavirus pandemic and being able to finish their studies in America.
‘I finally got into Harvard’: Man trades garbage collection job for Harvard Law acceptance letter
A Maryland man traded in his garbage collecting job for a Harvard Law School acceptance letter and he has his friends and family to thank.
Eanes ISD calls TEA guidelines for reopening schools "disappointing"
"While we intend to provide in-building instruction for any student selecting that option, TEA’s decision may have a significant effect on our ability to provide adequate staffing and manage class sizes, which eliminates any efforts to control social distancing," says the district.
CDC: No rewriting of guidelines for reopening schools
Despite President Donald Trump's sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Hays CISD employee terminated after allegations were posted on social media
The district says it has also reported the matter to Child Protective Services and will be cooperating with law enforcement agencies.
Education Austin wants Austin ISD schools to remain closed during COVID-19 pandemic
Teachers and support staff on the Zoom conference said over and over again they do not believe schools can be made safe from COVID-19.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
TEA says Texas schools must give parents option to choose remote learning in the fall
Parents can opt out of on-campus learning, choosing distance learning at any time.
TSTA, Texas AFT respond to TEA's reopening guidelines
On Tuesday, the Texas Education Agency announced that students should be able to go back to their classrooms in the fall.
Trump says he will pressure states to reopen schools in fall
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.
TEA says students should be able to return for 2020-21 school year
The Texas Education Agency announced guidelines for students to return to school, whether they choose to learn in a safe on-campus environment or remotely.
University of Texas says staff member has died from COVID-19
In a letter posted online, Interim President Jay Hartzell confirmed the news of "the COVID-19-related death of one of our custodial services team members" and says that it's the university's first death related to the coronavirus.
Austin ISD reveals plans for new school year
Come August 18, Austin ISD will offer full on-campus learning, hybrid, or 100% at-home learning options for students and families to feel safe.
Hays CISD administration to recommend Board change Hays High School mascot
The district says the debate to change the Rebel mascot has been going on for more than 20 years.
COVID-19 changes Leander ISD graduation plans again
Under the plan, parents, not school administrators, will give out diplomas and turn tassels.
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Central Texas colleges, universities plan for fall instruction
Some in Central Texas are planning to return to in-person instruction soon, while some are choosing to remain online while COVID-19 case numbers remain high.