Parents weigh in on Austin ISD’s proposed delayed start date

Austin ISD schools are slated to begin online learning August 18th but Thursday the school board could vote to push back that start date to September, meaning kids may not see the inside of a classroom till November.

Now Hiring: Bay Area tech mogul posts job for 'best' teacher to instruct kids in his backyard

A Bay Area tech investor has posted a job opening seeking a teacher to instruct his child and a handful of others in the backyard of his San Francisco home, for what’s become a highly controversial learning model brought on by the pandemic.

Teachers resist instructing from empty classrooms for safety reasons

In San Jose, teachers have been told they must teach in empty classrooms with few exceptions. One teacher, Taunya Jaco isn’t planning to return anytime soon, educating her students from home.

Austin ISD considering postponing first day of school until Sept. 8

This decision would come on Thursday as the AISD school board votes on whether or not to postpone the start of the 2020-21 school year.

Abbott: Texas has enough PPE to support school districts across state at no cost

The governor delivered his remarks from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Warehouse in San Antonio and was joined by TDEM Chief Nim Kidd.

FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott on concerns about Texas schools and COVID-19

Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about teachers and parents being concerned about schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Worried Austin parents weigh alternative learning methods over public education

Since parents received a taste of virtual learning in the Spring, families across the nation have inquired about homeschooling instead of sending their kids back to school. However, not all parents have the means to have their kids at home during the day and would prefer to have them back in the classroom.

UTPD looking for suspect who allegedly tried to stab someone near campus

The victim told a UTPD officer that while walking on Guadalupe Street, a man yelled at him without provocation, pulled out a knife and swung it twice.

Texas A&M to help lead production of potential coronavirus vaccine

Texas A&M University has been selected to help lead the effort producing mass quantities of a potential coronavirus vaccine.

San Marcos named ninth most financially vulnerable college town in US

To do this study, SmartAsset pulled data for U.S. cities with a population of at least 50,000 and at least one four-year college or university.

Twitch to help organize esports league, provide scholarships for students at historically Black colleges

The purpose of the league is to provide opportunities for HBCU students to compete within an organized esports league and gain access to educational and scholarship support, Twitch said.

Safety measures announced for 2020 Texas Longhorns home football games

Officials say that the measures keep with current government guidance on sporting event attendance and could be adjusted as medical information evolves to ensure the safety of those attending and the players and staff.

Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge

Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.

As Trump insists schools reopen, son's school remains closed

President Donald Trump insists that schools reopen so students can go back to their classrooms, but the Maryland private school where his son Barron is enrolled is among those under county orders to stay closed.