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.
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.
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.
Viral outbreaks on Leander ISD campuses last year were managed by using masks, quarantines, and online classes.
‘I am smart!’: Teacher has students say positive affirmations in mirror in viral video
In the video, students are seen lining up saying affirmations including, “I am smart,” “I am a good person” and “I am strong and independent.”
In the video, students are seen lining up saying affirmations including, “I am smart,” “I am a good person” and “I am strong and independent.”
Austin native Shakey Graves headlines Longhorn City Limits
The free concert series will take place on the LBJ Lawn prior to the Longhorn season opener against Louisiana.
The free concert series will take place on the LBJ Lawn prior to the Longhorn season opener against Louisiana.
Paris ISD finds loophole in governor's mask mandate ban by adding masks to dress code
A small northeast Texas school district may have found a way to get around Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates. Masks are now part of the dress code for students in Paris ISD.
A small northeast Texas school district may have found a way to get around Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates. Masks are now part of the dress code for students in Paris ISD.
20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
Leander ISD to implement mask requirement starting Wednesday
All students, teachers, staff and visitors will be required to wear masks when indoors, including buses and all school buildings.
All students, teachers, staff and visitors will be required to wear masks when indoors, including buses and all school buildings.
Parent physically assaults Texas teacher, rips mask off her face
Another teacher was verbally assaulted by parents who claimed they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered.
Another teacher was verbally assaulted by parents who claimed they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered.
COVID-19 outbreaks close schools in 3 small Texas districts
Three small Texas school districts have shut down because of so many cases of COVID-19 this week.
Three small Texas school districts have shut down because of so many cases of COVID-19 this week.
Austin ISD starts new school year with masks, other COVID protocols
It's another highly unusual school year for Austin ISD students and staff as they head back to the classroom.
It's another highly unusual school year for Austin ISD students and staff as they head back to the classroom.
Parents demonstrate outside Governor's Mansion over mask mandate ban
Several parents and other demonstrators expressed opposition to Gov. Greg Abbott’s opposing view on mask mandates Monday morning.
Several parents and other demonstrators expressed opposition to Gov. Greg Abbott’s opposing view on mask mandates Monday morning.
5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
What will fall instruction look like in Central Texas?
This article features a list of all Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities' current plans for fall instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This article features a list of all Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities' current plans for fall instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Austin city, school leaders show support for mask mandate, vaccines
Austin ISD and Del Valle ISD are now the only two districts in the Austin area with a mask mandate in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order.
Austin ISD and Del Valle ISD are now the only two districts in the Austin area with a mask mandate in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order.
Court rules against Gov. Abbott in legal battle over Dallas County mask mandate
An appeals court said Governor Greg Abbott cannot take away the power of local government leaders to manage local disasters.
An appeals court said Governor Greg Abbott cannot take away the power of local government leaders to manage local disasters.
Parents allegedly sent COVID-19 positive child to school, exposing 80 other kids
The Nevada school district alleged that the parents knowingly sent their child to school just two days after they had tested positive for COVID-19, exposing 80 others to infection, according to a school district spokesperson.
The Nevada school district alleged that the parents knowingly sent their child to school just two days after they had tested positive for COVID-19, exposing 80 others to infection, according to a school district spokesperson.
Austin-Travis County masking order amended to include public colleges
Students, staff, and visitors over the age of two are required to wear a face-covering while on school property or school buses.
Students, staff, and visitors over the age of two are required to wear a face-covering while on school property or school buses.
Del Valle ISD to require masks
Del Valle ISD will be requiring masks on campus, joining other Texas school districts including Austin ISD.
Del Valle ISD will be requiring masks on campus, joining other Texas school districts including Austin ISD.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.