School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
SMU planning to welcome students back in two weeks
Southern Methodist University has an elaborate plan to welcome the campus community back in two weeks.
Southern Methodist University has an elaborate plan to welcome the campus community back in two weeks.
North Paulding High School switches to digital learning after COVID-19 cases and viral photo
North Paulding High School officials announced the school will be closed to students on Monday and Tuesday.
North Paulding High School officials announced the school will be closed to students on Monday and Tuesday.
Round Rock mom speaks about balancing work, children's education amid pandemic
According to the Brookings Institute, a study in 2018 showed 70% of working parents relied on childcare and school to watch over their kids.
According to the Brookings Institute, a study in 2018 showed 70% of working parents relied on childcare and school to watch over their kids.
Paulding County school reports multiple COVID-19 cases after photo of packed hallways goes viral
The positive tests come amid the fallout over photos taken by a sophomore showing packed hallways at the school during the first week of classes.
The positive tests come amid the fallout over photos taken by a sophomore showing packed hallways at the school during the first week of classes.
Austin ISD to push start date to Sept. 8
The only students who are allowed to come to campus Sept. 8 will be students without access to the needed technology
The only students who are allowed to come to campus Sept. 8 will be students without access to the needed technology
Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Liberty University's Jerry Falwell Jr. taking leave of absence
Liberty University issued a one-sentence statement Friday announcing the decision.
Liberty University issued a one-sentence statement Friday announcing the decision.
Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities plan for fall instruction
This article features a list of all Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities' current plans for fall instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This article features a list of all Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities' current plans for fall instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas School for the Deaf prepares for virtual classes
“We are anxious to get our kids back on campus.”
“We are anxious to get our kids back on campus.”
Tax-free weekend underway in Texas for back-to-school goods
It’s that time of year again to save on back to school needs, as tax-free weekend is underway in Texas.
It’s that time of year again to save on back to school needs, as tax-free weekend is underway in Texas.
Group photo of Georgia 3rd grade class without masks sparks controversy
A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents.
A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents.
Undocumented families face immense challenges as virtual school year looms
There unforeseen challenges for those who don’t have the proper paperwork to live in this country and for those whose socioeconomic levels are at the bottom rung.
There unforeseen challenges for those who don’t have the proper paperwork to live in this country and for those whose socioeconomic levels are at the bottom rung.
Austin ISD School Board votes to delay start of school
Board members have voted to push back the start date from August 18 to Tuesday, September 8.
Board members have voted to push back the start date from August 18 to Tuesday, September 8.
Krispy Kreme offering free coffee, doughnuts for teachers next week
Good teachers make learning sweet, inspiring Krispy Kreme to treat educators with free food next week.
Good teachers make learning sweet, inspiring Krispy Kreme to treat educators with free food next week.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Long Island University to launch new school for music, sports and entertainment
Roc Nation, an entertainment company founded and helmed by Jay-Z, is partnering with Long Island University in Brooklyn to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.
Roc Nation, an entertainment company founded and helmed by Jay-Z, is partnering with Long Island University in Brooklyn to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.
Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
Central Texas brothers make browser extension to help students organize, keep track of Zoom meetings
The brothers say Zoom Utils started off as something to make their own lives a bit easier, but now they hope this part of something bigger.
The brothers say Zoom Utils started off as something to make their own lives a bit easier, but now they hope this part of something bigger.
Local private, charter schools see increase in applications
Two private schools in the Austin area both say while they have seen applicants from public schools increase, they have also seen students pull out due to COVID-19 reasons.
Two private schools in the Austin area both say while they have seen applicants from public schools increase, they have also seen students pull out due to COVID-19 reasons.
Austin Public Health resumes asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
Austin Public Health officials said in a briefing Wednesday that they are observing a decreased demand for testing and labs less burdened by regional surges have greater capacity.
Austin Public Health officials said in a briefing Wednesday that they are observing a decreased demand for testing and labs less burdened by regional surges have greater capacity.