Biden optimistic on reopening of elementary schools
President Joe Biden is promising a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office, restating his original goal after his administration came under fire when aides said schools would be considered open if they held in-person learning just one day a week.
President Joe Biden is promising a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office, restating his original goal after his administration came under fire when aides said schools would be considered open if they held in-person learning just one day a week.
Temporary shelter at Del Valle High School emptied and closed
Del Valle High School will be operating as a cold weather shelter as severe weather continues to leave thousands without power.
Del Valle High School will be operating as a cold weather shelter as severe weather continues to leave thousands without power.
List of Central Texas school closures, changes due to winter weather
This article will continue to be updated as more schools making decisions based upon the weather.
This article will continue to be updated as more schools making decisions based upon the weather.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
White House defers to CDC for COVID-19 guidance on school reopenings
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
Texas State announces $6.5M in emergency grants for students
Between Feb. 15-28, students can apply for the funding by completing a brief form on the Bobcat Cares webpage.
Between Feb. 15-28, students can apply for the funding by completing a brief form on the Bobcat Cares webpage.
UK variant of COVID-19 detected at Dahlstrom Middle School in Buda
The school will now be 100% virtual for the next 14 days, says the district, including an early dismissal Wednesday.
The school will now be 100% virtual for the next 14 days, says the district, including an early dismissal Wednesday.
Chicago begins return to classrooms after bitter union fight
Chicago parents Willie and Brittany Preston have spent nearly a year wrestling with online school schedules for their six children, often with everyone hovered over devices around the dining room table.
Chicago parents Willie and Brittany Preston have spent nearly a year wrestling with online school schedules for their six children, often with everyone hovered over devices around the dining room table.
AISD to propose one-time retention incentive for employees
Dr. Elizalde says this one-time retention incentive is meant to be a reward to Austin ISD employees for their work during unprecedented times.
Dr. Elizalde says this one-time retention incentive is meant to be a reward to Austin ISD employees for their work during unprecedented times.
US school leaders might extend remote learning into fall 2021
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
Utah school reverses course after 'reluctantly' letting parents opt-out of Black History Month curriculum
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
George H. W. Bush Museum readies for arrival of UP No. 4141 engine
Pandemic-related precautions will delay any public celebration of the engine's arrival and due to security, the arrival date will not be announced.
Pandemic-related precautions will delay any public celebration of the engine's arrival and due to security, the arrival date will not be announced.
Who benefits from student loan forgiveness?
President-elect Joe Biden is considering canceling student debt. Here's who benefits the most if educational loans are forgiven.
President-elect Joe Biden is considering canceling student debt. Here's who benefits the most if educational loans are forgiven.
Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
City of San Francisco sues its own school district to force classrooms to open
San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.
San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.
CDC says schools can reopen without teachers getting COVID-19 vaccine
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
3 ways to reduce your student loan debt
Student loan debt may affect your outlook on life more than other types of debt. Learn how to pay it off, fast.
Student loan debt may affect your outlook on life more than other types of debt. Learn how to pay it off, fast.
UT Austin launches program to make COVID-19 testing more accessible
UT rolled out mobile testing sites to areas where off-campus housing is most prevalent.
UT rolled out mobile testing sites to areas where off-campus housing is most prevalent.
How to handle student loan payments during COVID
Struggling to keep up with your student loan payments during the pandemic? Here's what you need to know.
Struggling to keep up with your student loan payments during the pandemic? Here's what you need to know.
Teachers suspended after lesson asks: How to punish a slave?
Administrators at a Wisconsin middle school said Monday they have suspended teachers who were involved in an activity for sixth graders that included a question about how the students would punish slaves.
Administrators at a Wisconsin middle school said Monday they have suspended teachers who were involved in an activity for sixth graders that included a question about how the students would punish slaves.