Leander ISD school board votes to keep school mask mandate
A resolution was approved to extend the mask requirement through September 9 after the school board heard heated testimony from parents.
A resolution was approved to extend the mask requirement through September 9 after the school board heard heated testimony from parents.
Some US schools offering exemption letters, strategies to escape mask and vaccine mandates
Across the U.S., some public officials and other community leaders are trying to help people come up with ways to get exempted from having to wear masks or get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Across the U.S., some public officials and other community leaders are trying to help people come up with ways to get exempted from having to wear masks or get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Travis County judge holds hearing on school mask mandate lawsuit
The lawsuit challenges the executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott that bans local governments from enacting mask mandates.
The lawsuit challenges the executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott that bans local governments from enacting mask mandates.
NYC teachers, staff required to get COVID vaccine with no opt-out option
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
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
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
Majority of Americans support school mask, vaccine mandates, poll finds
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TEA changes COVID-19 guidelines for schools on masks, notifications
TEA’s new guidance says it will no longer enforce the Governor’s order - as of now - because of ongoing litigation.
TEA’s new guidance says it will no longer enforce the Governor’s order - as of now - because of ongoing litigation.
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.
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.
After nearly 20 years in the position, the president of Texas State University announced Friday she will be retiring in May of 2022.
Friendship between visually impaired girl and her bus driver goes viral on Tik Tok
A bus driver in North Texas is being praised for his kindness and new friendship with a visually impaired 9-year-old.
A bus driver in North Texas is being praised for his kindness and new friendship with a visually impaired 9-year-old.
Parent gives Nazi salute during debate about masks in classrooms at Birmingham school board meeting
A parent rendered a Nazi salute during a debate about students wearing masks at a Birmingham School Board meeting.
A parent rendered a Nazi salute during a debate about students wearing masks at a Birmingham School Board meeting.
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.
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.
Nearly 2,000 Lake Travis ISD students miss bus due to sign up issue
Lake Travis ISD parents who contacted FOX 7 blamed their bus crisis on a vaguely worded email sent out August 2nd.
Lake Travis ISD parents who contacted FOX 7 blamed their bus crisis on a vaguely worded email sent out August 2nd.
'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.
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.
Texas says schools now must notify families of a positive COVID-19 case in classrooms
This is a reversal of the TEA’s previous guidance, which didn’t explicitly require school districts to notify parents of a close contact.
This is a reversal of the TEA’s previous guidance, which didn’t explicitly require school districts to notify parents of a close contact.
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.
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.
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.