'It's a challenge to maintain our empathy:' Parents struggle with online learning at home
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
UT players stay on the field for "The Eyes of Texas" song
Regardless of who sang or just stood around after Texas beat Baylor 27-16 on Saturday, Texas school officials got exactly what they wanted: The Longhorns stood on the field together and it appeared nobody left in protest.
Regardless of who sang or just stood around after Texas beat Baylor 27-16 on Saturday, Texas school officials got exactly what they wanted: The Longhorns stood on the field together and it appeared nobody left in protest.
Student sues after school revokes parking pass due to Trump display
A Volusia County student is suing his school after he says he was punished for a display showing support for President Donald Trump.
A Volusia County student is suing his school after he says he was punished for a display showing support for President Donald Trump.
Mother hopes book club will create ripples of social justice
Kelli Mason is using Ripple Reads, her new book club subscription, to fulfill her mission and her quest for social justice.
Kelli Mason is using Ripple Reads, her new book club subscription, to fulfill her mission and her quest for social justice.
Blanco ISD brings back 100-percent in-person learning
Blanco ISD switched to 100 percent in-person learning on Monday because remote learning has resulted in more students skipping school and failing classes.
Blanco ISD switched to 100 percent in-person learning on Monday because remote learning has resulted in more students skipping school and failing classes.
All AISD students wanting to learn on-campus can return on November 2
Austin Independent School District has announced that beginning November 2, all students who wish to return to campus for on-campus learning can go back. Remote learning will still be offered as an option.
Austin Independent School District has announced that beginning November 2, all students who wish to return to campus for on-campus learning can go back. Remote learning will still be offered as an option.
UT Board of Regents says they support keeping "The Eyes of Texas"
The official alma mater song and unofficial fight song is currently in the center of controversy because of its racial undertones
The official alma mater song and unofficial fight song is currently in the center of controversy because of its racial undertones
UT Longhorn band won't play "The Eyes of Texas" this weekend after some members say they're unwilling
The Longhorn Band will not play “The Eyes of Texas” at this Saturday’s football game between the University of Texas at Austin and Baylor University after a survey of members revealed several students are unwilling to play the traditional alma mater song, according to The Daily Texan.
The Longhorn Band will not play “The Eyes of Texas” at this Saturday’s football game between the University of Texas at Austin and Baylor University after a survey of members revealed several students are unwilling to play the traditional alma mater song, according to The Daily Texan.
Texas Empowerment Academy gets grant from Dell Foundation
East Austin charter school Texas Empowerment Academy has received a grant from the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation.
East Austin charter school Texas Empowerment Academy has received a grant from the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation.
Maryland family has enough of virtual learning; sends son to Arizona for in-person instruction
We're nearly two months into the school year and for many local school districts there seems to be no end in sight to virtual learning.
We're nearly two months into the school year and for many local school districts there seems to be no end in sight to virtual learning.
TEA requiring Austin ISD to change on-campus learning model
Starting November 2nd, Austin ISD students will switch from classroom to classroom as opposed to just staying in one room for most of the day.
Starting November 2nd, Austin ISD students will switch from classroom to classroom as opposed to just staying in one room for most of the day.
Donut shop providing Houston ISD students with free access laptops, Wi-Fi
As some Houston ISD schools go back to virtual learning because of COVID-19 positive or presumed cases, a local business is stepping up to help students.
As some Houston ISD schools go back to virtual learning because of COVID-19 positive or presumed cases, a local business is stepping up to help students.
Normal operations resuming at Texas State following gas leak
The university says that the San Marcos Fire Department has given the all-clear and Jowers Hall and the University Events Center are both open.
The university says that the San Marcos Fire Department has given the all-clear and Jowers Hall and the University Events Center are both open.
Program established to help families of students with cognitive disabilities
Nearly 59,000 students statewide are eligible to benefit from this new program.
Nearly 59,000 students statewide are eligible to benefit from this new program.
PfISD names elementary school after longtime educator Jessica Carpenter
The Pflugerville Independent School District has voted to name the district's newest elementary school after longtime educator Jessica Carpenter.
The Pflugerville Independent School District has voted to name the district's newest elementary school after longtime educator Jessica Carpenter.
Photographer files lawsuit against owners, handlers of Bevo XV
“Bevo XV rammed his longhorns twice into Plaintiff’s back causing permanent injury to Plaintiff’s neck and back,” the petition says.
“Bevo XV rammed his longhorns twice into Plaintiff’s back causing permanent injury to Plaintiff’s neck and back,” the petition says.
16 Houston ISD campuses close due to COVID-19 cases
Houston ISD says a total of 16 Houston ISD schools were temporarily closed and transitioned to virtual instruction due to reported or presumed COVID-19 cases on their campuses.
Houston ISD says a total of 16 Houston ISD schools were temporarily closed and transitioned to virtual instruction due to reported or presumed COVID-19 cases on their campuses.
Study finds that nearly 270,000 K-12 students in California were homeless last year
Nearly 270,000 kindergarten through 12th students in California experienced homelessness during the 2018-2019 school year, according to a report released Monday by UCLA.
Nearly 270,000 kindergarten through 12th students in California experienced homelessness during the 2018-2019 school year, according to a report released Monday by UCLA.
Guinness World Record holder and oldest Longhorn letterman John Henderson dies at 107
John Henderson, who was half of the Guinness World Records oldest living married couple in the world, has died. He also had been the oldest living Texas Longhorn football letterman.
John Henderson, who was half of the Guinness World Records oldest living married couple in the world, has died. He also had been the oldest living Texas Longhorn football letterman.
Texas teen wins $25K for work on possible COVID-19 solution
14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.
14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.