Families sue California governor over mandated distance learning
Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly argued that schools will return in person when the data and science shows it is safe.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly argued that schools will return in person when the data and science shows it is safe.
Leander ISD cancels first two virtual learning days for high school students due to technical issues
Classes on Thursday, August 13, and Friday, August 14 will be canceled due to an issue with the web content filtering tool that allows students to connect to the internet on their district-provided laptops.
Classes on Thursday, August 13, and Friday, August 14 will be canceled due to an issue with the web content filtering tool that allows students to connect to the internet on their district-provided laptops.
Early spread of COVID-19 appears far greater than initially reported, UT Austin researchers say
Researchers say patients with undiagnosed flu symptoms who actually had COVID-19 last winter were among thousands of undetected early cases of the disease at the beginning of this year.
Researchers say patients with undiagnosed flu symptoms who actually had COVID-19 last winter were among thousands of undetected early cases of the disease at the beginning of this year.
Austin ISD approves the district's next superintendent
Austin ISD has approved a new superintendent as classes get ready to begin in 2020.
Austin ISD has approved a new superintendent as classes get ready to begin in 2020.
UT students help develop app to assist students returning to campus
The app, called Protect Texas Together, will allow students, faculty, and staff to track their symptoms, record COVID-19 test results, get connected to medical resources, and assist with contact tracing.
The app, called Protect Texas Together, will allow students, faculty, and staff to track their symptoms, record COVID-19 test results, get connected to medical resources, and assist with contact tracing.
Lab at Texas A&M gets prepped for COVID-19 vaccine production
Texas A&M’s chief manufacturing officer says that moving from discovery to actual production will be quick, but he also said it will not be immediate.
Texas A&M’s chief manufacturing officer says that moving from discovery to actual production will be quick, but he also said it will not be immediate.
Austin ISD releases reopening plans for the new school year
Austin ISD says that the plans are subject to change based on health conditions at that time.
Austin ISD says that the plans are subject to change based on health conditions at that time.
UT Austin projects more than 75% of class seats will be online this fall
The university said almost 50 percent of undergraduates chose to attend fully online classes, with the other half choosing to take a majority of hybrid and online classes.
The university said almost 50 percent of undergraduates chose to attend fully online classes, with the other half choosing to take a majority of hybrid and online classes.
Families participate in experiment to help answer questions about children's role in spreading COVID-19
Some 2,000 families in 11 U.S. cities are enrolled in the DIY experiment, pulled from participants in previous government research. In all, that's 6,000 people. They have no in-person contact with researchers. Testing supplies are mailed to their homes.
Some 2,000 families in 11 U.S. cities are enrolled in the DIY experiment, pulled from participants in previous government research. In all, that's 6,000 people. They have no in-person contact with researchers. Testing supplies are mailed to their homes.
Make your own crystals at home!
This is a great experiment because you’re only limited by your imagination and what you can make with pipe cleaners.
This is a great experiment because you’re only limited by your imagination and what you can make with pipe cleaners.
New UT research on decisions behind reopening Texas businesses finds some concerns
Businesses being open is essential to economic health, but opening too soon in a pandemic can lead to a setback.
Businesses being open is essential to economic health, but opening too soon in a pandemic can lead to a setback.
First cats in Texas test positive for COVID-19
So far Texas A&M University has found three cats and one dog with the virus in Brazos County, and all the cases appear to be asymptomatic or very mild.
So far Texas A&M University has found three cats and one dog with the virus in Brazos County, and all the cases appear to be asymptomatic or very mild.
Thrall ISD students, teachers, and staff head back to school
The district is doing a mix of hybrid classes, meaning some in-person instruction along with some virtual learning.
The district is doing a mix of hybrid classes, meaning some in-person instruction along with some virtual learning.
Some AISD teachers are confused about fall reopening plans, wanting concrete plan
FOX 7 Austin spoke to the district over the phone, which said many of the operating decisions are being left up to individual campuses.
FOX 7 Austin spoke to the district over the phone, which said many of the operating decisions are being left up to individual campuses.
Mansfield ISD revises supply pick-up plan after parents wait for hours
After long lines were reported over the weekend, Mansfield ISD expanded its efforts to help parents pick up students’ virtual school supplies.
After long lines were reported over the weekend, Mansfield ISD expanded its efforts to help parents pick up students’ virtual school supplies.
How to make a rainbow in a jar
If it’s not disturbed, the rainbow could last for a few days!
If it’s not disturbed, the rainbow could last for a few days!
Fmr. TSU law school employee accused stealing thousands from the university
A former assistant dean of admissions and financial aid at TSU's law school allegedly stole tens of thousands in a financial aid scheme.
A former assistant dean of admissions and financial aid at TSU's law school allegedly stole tens of thousands in a financial aid scheme.
Nearly 100,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 over last 2 weeks in July
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
Amid ventilation worries, schools mull outdoor classes during coronavirus pandemic
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Plano 13-year-old gives backpacks to kids in need
People can learn a lot from a Plano 13-year-old. He spent this past weekend getting and filling 100 backpacks with school supplies for children in need in Collin County.
People can learn a lot from a Plano 13-year-old. He spent this past weekend getting and filling 100 backpacks with school supplies for children in need in Collin County.