Bumpy start back to school for some Central Texas school districts
School districts across Central Texas are experiencing a rocky start to the school year, from server capacity issues to lack of internet access for families.
School districts across Central Texas are experiencing a rocky start to the school year, from server capacity issues to lack of internet access for families.
Some UT Austin faculty petition against opening campus
On Thursday, during the meeting of the UT System Board of Regents, the petition was presented with demands beyond all online classes.
On Thursday, during the meeting of the UT System Board of Regents, the petition was presented with demands beyond all online classes.
Student loan borrowers just got another break — what should you do now?
Where do your student loans stand during pandemic?
Where do your student loans stand during pandemic?
Elementary school students start new school year on campus in one Southern California town
Thursday marks the first day of school for students who attend the sole elementary school within the Lucerne Valley Unified School District and unlike the greater majority of California students, they were given state approval to start the 2020-21 academic year on campus using a hybrid model.
Thursday marks the first day of school for students who attend the sole elementary school within the Lucerne Valley Unified School District and unlike the greater majority of California students, they were given state approval to start the 2020-21 academic year on campus using a hybrid model.
UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
FOX 7 Discussion: Property tax threat ahead of voter decision on Project Connect
Mark Roberts, executive director of the McCombs Real Estate Center at the University of Texas, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Gov. Abbott's proposed legislation punishing cities who defund police could affect Project Connect and the property taxes of Austin residents.
Mark Roberts, executive director of the McCombs Real Estate Center at the University of Texas, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Gov. Abbott's proposed legislation punishing cities who defund police could affect Project Connect and the property taxes of Austin residents.
Iowa governor's push to reopen schools descends into chaos
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
Nike to release new UT Austin inspired sneaker
The sneaker, a Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37, will feature a longhorns logo as well as college's iconic colors.
The sneaker, a Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37, will feature a longhorns logo as well as college's iconic colors.
McDonald Observatory to reopen to public on August 28
The reopening, slated for Friday, August 28, will allow visitors to enjoy outdoor programs at a limited capacity.
The reopening, slated for Friday, August 28, will allow visitors to enjoy outdoor programs at a limited capacity.
Free accredited online school popular option for students
iSchool Virtual is a fully accredited, tuition-free online public school for students in grades 3-12 across Texas.
iSchool Virtual is a fully accredited, tuition-free online public school for students in grades 3-12 across Texas.
How to choose the best mask for back-to-school
Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.
Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.
Teens struggle to balance school, family, work amid COVID-19 pandemic
Educational disruptions forced by the coronavirus pandemic are hurting teenagers who also may need to work and help their families care for young kids.
Educational disruptions forced by the coronavirus pandemic are hurting teenagers who also may need to work and help their families care for young kids.
Parents concerned about extra screen time for students due to virtual learning
One local expert says it's important to find a way to live with screens in a healthy and adaptive way.
One local expert says it's important to find a way to live with screens in a healthy and adaptive way.
UT Austin still planning for 25 percent occupancy at football games
University officials are requesting students returning to campus quarantine for two weeks before attending any school activities.
University officials are requesting students returning to campus quarantine for two weeks before attending any school activities.
UNC-Chapel Hill to move to remote learning for undergrad courses after jump in COVID-19 cases
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.
Quarantine requirements may delay children's return to in-person school amid COVID-19 pandemic
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
15th anniversary of murder of Jennifer Cave
22-year-old Jennifer Cave was found murdered in a West Campus apartment and her case is the subject of a true-crime podcast
22-year-old Jennifer Cave was found murdered in a West Campus apartment and her case is the subject of a true-crime podcast
Privacy vs. community: Should schools require students to turn on cameras?
The camera-on-camera-off debate is reaching new levels now that students are returning to classrooms online.
The camera-on-camera-off debate is reaching new levels now that students are returning to classrooms online.
Oklahoma high school student knowingly attended in-person class with COVID-19, district says
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
Some Queen Creek teachers resigning after district votes to head back to school Aug. 17
The district board for Queen Creek voted 4-1 to allow in-person classes to begin Aug. 17 despite concerns over the COVID-19 spread.
The district board for Queen Creek voted 4-1 to allow in-person classes to begin Aug. 17 despite concerns over the COVID-19 spread.