NJ to require COVID vaccine or regular tests for all school employees

New Jersey will require all preschool through grade 12 teachers, staff and personnel for preschool through grade 12 to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by Oct. 18

Legal battle intensifies as districts start school with mask mandates

Districts in Manor and San Marcos are requiring students and staff to wear masks, joining other districts across Central Texas, but court challenges over the mandates remain.

UT Austin professors author petitions to change COVID-19 protocols

Both petitions were authored by UT professors. One petition asks the school to implement a vaccine mandate, and until then, a mask mandate.

Bus driver shortages are latest challenge hitting US schools

The driver shortfall isn’t new, but a labor shortage across many sectors and the pandemic’s lingering effects have made it worse, since about half the workforce was over 65 and more vulnerable to the virus.

Father’s speech against anti-mask parents at Tennessee board meeting goes viral

The father of a kindergarten student went viral earlier this week, after speaking at a school board meeting in Franklin Tennessee, criticizing parents for their anti-mask views and opinions.

President of Texas State University announces retirement

After nearly 20 years in the position, the president of Texas State University announced Friday she will be retiring in May of 2022.

Texas Supreme Court temporarily allows school mask mandates to remain

The Texas Supreme Court has dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott’s request that it disallow mask mandates in Texas school districts — albeit on a technicality.

'Get vaccinated, wear a mask': Dr. Fauci answers your back-to-school questions

Students across Florida are returning to school as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations increase beyond last year’s levels. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to address the questions and concerns many of you have shared with us.

Student debt: Loans of those with severe disabilities to be forgiven

More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.

Health experts hold virtual town hall to discuss COVID Delta variant

Panelists provided an update on COVID-19 in Central Texas including the latest modeling and scientific research related to the Delta variant and its effects.

Destination Education: Transgender LAUSD high school student shares her story

FOX 11's Bob DeCastro spoke with a courageous LAUSD transgender student who returned to school for in-person instruction this week for the first time in the pandemic since coming out. Hear her story and learn more about the school district's policies.

Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations

President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.

Leander ISD parents protest mask mandate

Viral outbreaks on Leander ISD campuses last year were managed by using masks, quarantines, and online classes.