Distance learning brings glitchy connections, cramped quarters, more time with family
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.
BrainPOP video discussing Black Lives Matter divides parents in Sarasota County
Parents in Sarasota County showed up at Tuesday night's school board meeting, some to raise concerns and others to show support for a new video on their children's online education platform 'BrainPOP.'
Parents in Sarasota County showed up at Tuesday night's school board meeting, some to raise concerns and others to show support for a new video on their children's online education platform 'BrainPOP.'
Florida principal fired after controversial Holocaust comments could be rehired this week
A high school principal in Florida who was fired after he told a student’s mother “not everyone believes the Holocaust happened” may be rehired, according to a report.
A high school principal in Florida who was fired after he told a student’s mother “not everyone believes the Holocaust happened” may be rehired, according to a report.
1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia students quarantined after virus brought on board school bus
A majority of students on one Forsyth County school bus have been quarantined after one student infected with the virus was found on-board.
A majority of students on one Forsyth County school bus have been quarantined after one student infected with the virus was found on-board.
Austin ISD welcomes students back to campus for in-person learning
The Austin Independent School District is welcoming students back to campus for the first time since the pandemic began. The plan right now is to have capacity at 25% for the first two weeks and then slowly bump that number up.
The Austin Independent School District is welcoming students back to campus for the first time since the pandemic began. The plan right now is to have capacity at 25% for the first two weeks and then slowly bump that number up.
Students tape signs demanding action to front of Austin ISD HQ
One by one Austin ISD students and parents taped signs to the front of the district's headquarters hoping to get the attention of AISD officials.
One by one Austin ISD students and parents taped signs to the front of the district's headquarters hoping to get the attention of AISD officials.
Austin ISD releases COVID-19 protocols for bus transportation
Austin ISD has laid out health and safety protocols for bus transportation as they prepare to open campuses on Monday.
Austin ISD has laid out health and safety protocols for bus transportation as they prepare to open campuses on Monday.
Some teachers concerned about returning to in-person learning after Dallas ISD teacher's death
James Becker died of COVID-19 last week. His case is sending some fear into other educators, who are afraid of becoming sick.
James Becker died of COVID-19 last week. His case is sending some fear into other educators, who are afraid of becoming sick.
How to pay for college without going broke during coronavirus
Having a hard time covering your educational costs this year? Take these steps.
Having a hard time covering your educational costs this year? Take these steps.
Mark Wahlberg donates 1.3 million masks to U.S. schools, including Florida
He also recorded a social media message thanking essential workers and teachers for the work they’ve done as the world combats COVID-19.
He also recorded a social media message thanking essential workers and teachers for the work they’ve done as the world combats COVID-19.
Hundreds of AISD teachers plan to stay home for in-person learning
During a forum Thursday, Education Austin spoke about the 850 AISD teachers who don’t plan to go to in-person learning.
During a forum Thursday, Education Austin spoke about the 850 AISD teachers who don’t plan to go to in-person learning.
FOX 7 Care Force: Veteran Spouse Network
Dr. Elisa Borah with UT's School of Social Work and founder of the Veteran Spouse Network joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the organization in greater detail.
Dr. Elisa Borah with UT's School of Social Work and founder of the Veteran Spouse Network joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the organization in greater detail.
AISD projected to lose more than $50 million due to low enrollment
School districts across the state are experiencing a drop in enrollment as families opt for homeschooling and learning pods. Funding by the state is based on average daily attendance.
School districts across the state are experiencing a drop in enrollment as families opt for homeschooling and learning pods. Funding by the state is based on average daily attendance.
Austin ISD Board designates Election Day as student holiday
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved an update to the 2020-2021 school year calendar and has changed the October 12 student holiday to Election Day.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved an update to the 2020-2021 school year calendar and has changed the October 12 student holiday to Election Day.
FOX 7 Discussion: Getting a COVID-19 test is now easier at UT Austin
UT Professor Andreas Matouschek explains the UT Proactive Community Testing Program for COVID-19 to Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin.
UT Professor Andreas Matouschek explains the UT Proactive Community Testing Program for COVID-19 to Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin.
CDC: COVID-19 cases among young adults increased in US by 55% in 1 month
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
CDC reports COVID-19 clusters at UNC campus during first weeks of reopening
Colleges across the country are struggling to salvage the fall semester as campus coronavirus cases skyrocket.
Colleges across the country are struggling to salvage the fall semester as campus coronavirus cases skyrocket.
Austin ISD enrollment dropped by over 5,000 students in Fall 2020
The Austin ISD board said they're already noticing significant impacts on students at school campuses this year.
The Austin ISD board said they're already noticing significant impacts on students at school campuses this year.
US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.