Austin ISD to return to remote learning for week after Thanksgiving
Students will receive 100% remote instruction from Nov. 30 through Dec. 4, and the district will resume on-campus instruction on Dec. 7.
Students will receive 100% remote instruction from Nov. 30 through Dec. 4, and the district will resume on-campus instruction on Dec. 7.
Crockett high school teacher producing virtual symphonic performance
Instead of a music stand, Crockett High School orchestra director Geno Gottschall is now directing his students from a computer screen.
Instead of a music stand, Crockett High School orchestra director Geno Gottschall is now directing his students from a computer screen.
Man responsible for multiple burglaries in West Campus arrested
Anthony Zavala-Jasso had a pretty active October.
Anthony Zavala-Jasso had a pretty active October.
Austin ISD could go back to remote learning due to COVID-19 surge
A firm decision has yet to come from AISD, but the letter from Dr. Elizalde states it will come no later than Wednesday. Students were sent home with their technology just in case.
A firm decision has yet to come from AISD, but the letter from Dr. Elizalde states it will come no later than Wednesday. Students were sent home with their technology just in case.
Austin ISD to provide free meal packs for Thanksgiving break
Austin ISD families can pick up seven days' worth of meals at the CTX Food Bank's mass distribution event on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at Toney Burger Stadium.
Austin ISD families can pick up seven days' worth of meals at the CTX Food Bank's mass distribution event on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at Toney Burger Stadium.
UT research team "worried" as COVID-19 cases climb ahead of the holidays
Dr. Spencer Fox says the most important thing is that Americans hunker down and follow restrictions already in place, such as masking and social distancing until a vaccine is rolled out.
Dr. Spencer Fox says the most important thing is that Americans hunker down and follow restrictions already in place, such as masking and social distancing until a vaccine is rolled out.
TEA: Schools with COVID outbreaks can move to remote learning for 14 days
Since the fall, school districts have been able to apply for waivers from the TEA to opt-out of in-person learning in certain scenarios.
Since the fall, school districts have been able to apply for waivers from the TEA to opt-out of in-person learning in certain scenarios.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Board revises sex education standards
Aliyya Swaby, a public education reporter for the Texas Tribune, joins Mike Warren to talk about the major changes made to Texas' sex education standards.
Aliyya Swaby, a public education reporter for the Texas Tribune, joins Mike Warren to talk about the major changes made to Texas' sex education standards.
Leander ISD finds a way to provide early Christmas gift for employees
5,400 full-time Leander ISD employees will now get a one time check for $800.
5,400 full-time Leander ISD employees will now get a one time check for $800.
Best educational toys for the 2020 holiday season
Learning is fun when you have toys like this!
Learning is fun when you have toys like this!
Volunteers needed for Texas A&M COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial
Texas A&M University researchers are expanding their recruitment of volunteers for a late-stage, phase 4 clinical trial of an existing tuberculosis vaccine that could blunt the devastating effects of COVID-19.
Texas A&M University researchers are expanding their recruitment of volunteers for a late-stage, phase 4 clinical trial of an existing tuberculosis vaccine that could blunt the devastating effects of COVID-19.
Smart robots travel UT Austin campus delivering free lemonade
Those with UT email addresses can order lemonade delivery on campus via robot using the Botler app.
Those with UT email addresses can order lemonade delivery on campus via robot using the Botler app.
Texas schools getting reimbursed for COVID-19 remote learning costs
Governor Abbott has announced a $420M reimbursement program to cover costs incurred by Texas public schools.
Governor Abbott has announced a $420M reimbursement program to cover costs incurred by Texas public schools.
Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Schumer calls on Biden to cancel student loan debt with executive order
Schumer presses Biden to adopt FDR-style agenda during first 100 days in office.
Schumer presses Biden to adopt FDR-style agenda during first 100 days in office.
Texas A&M students urged to get COVID test before Thanksgiving
The top official at The Texas A&M University System is asking the presidents of the System's 11 universities to encourage students to voluntarily get tested for COVID-19 before they leave campus to go home for the holidays.
The top official at The Texas A&M University System is asking the presidents of the System's 11 universities to encourage students to voluntarily get tested for COVID-19 before they leave campus to go home for the holidays.
As college students return home for Thanksgiving amid surging COVID-19 pandemic, doctors urge caution
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
ATPE pushing for STAAR test to be waived amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Association of Texas Professional Educators is calling for Governor Greg Abbott to halt the requirements for the 2021 school year.
The Association of Texas Professional Educators is calling for Governor Greg Abbott to halt the requirements for the 2021 school year.
COVID-19 making the rounds at schools across Central Texas
School districts across Central Texas, including Leander ISD, Manor ISD and Blanco ISD are dealing with COVID-19 on their campuses.
School districts across Central Texas, including Leander ISD, Manor ISD and Blanco ISD are dealing with COVID-19 on their campuses.
Two UT Austin professors named to Biden-Harris agency review teams
Dr. Mary Wakefield and Norma Cantú have been selected to serve as volunteers as part of the Biden-Harris transition's agency review teams.
Dr. Mary Wakefield and Norma Cantú have been selected to serve as volunteers as part of the Biden-Harris transition's agency review teams.