FOX 7 Discussion: Innovation consortium formed to fight COVID-19
The Director of Healthcare at the Austin Technology Incubator at UT Austin, Lisa McDonald, joined FOX 7 Austin to speak on finding solutions to COVID-19.
The Director of Healthcare at the Austin Technology Incubator at UT Austin, Lisa McDonald, joined FOX 7 Austin to speak on finding solutions to COVID-19.
Natural Light is offering a mobile-dorm for 1 college student to enjoy ‘freedoms of college’ from home
Natural Light is giving one college student a mobile dorm unit with a flat-screen TV, gaming system, WiFi and, of course, a semester’s worth of Natty Light beer.
Natural Light is giving one college student a mobile dorm unit with a flat-screen TV, gaming system, WiFi and, of course, a semester’s worth of Natty Light beer.
USC to expand virus testing after 45 students linked to Greek Row test positive for COVID-19
A coronavirus outbreak has been identified along the University of Southern California's fraternity row, as the university's Student Health announced Thursday it will expand COVID-19 testing as part of its strategy to help keep students, faculty and staff safe on its campuses.
A coronavirus outbreak has been identified along the University of Southern California's fraternity row, as the university's Student Health announced Thursday it will expand COVID-19 testing as part of its strategy to help keep students, faculty and staff safe on its campuses.
Bumpy road ahead for Austin ISD's bus plan for the fall
The original Austin ISD COVID-19 bus plan limits capacity to 25% or about 12 kids on board with every other seat blocked off. However, now there's the possibility ridership will have to increase when campuses reopen.
The original Austin ISD COVID-19 bus plan limits capacity to 25% or about 12 kids on board with every other seat blocked off. However, now there's the possibility ridership will have to increase when campuses reopen.
McKinney moms create group to teach kids at home during quarantine
The chaos and confusion over when school starts and for which school district has forced groups of parents in Collin County to group together.
The chaos and confusion over when school starts and for which school district has forced groups of parents in Collin County to group together.
300 students, guests, staff at Central Florida graduation possibly exposed to COVID-19, school district warns
The exposure notification applies to nearly 300 students and their guests, the Central Florida school district said.
The exposure notification applies to nearly 300 students and their guests, the Central Florida school district said.
UT requests students quarantine before returning to campus
This comes after The New York Times published a survey analyzing COVID-19 cases reported by 6,300 college campuses. It listed UT Austin as having more reported cases than any other college in the nation.
This comes after The New York Times published a survey analyzing COVID-19 cases reported by 6,300 college campuses. It listed UT Austin as having more reported cases than any other college in the nation.
UT to request students to quarantine before returning to campus, launch new Protect Texas Together App
Students are asked to stay in their homes and limit in-person interactions as much as possible for two weeks before coming to Austin.
Students are asked to stay in their homes and limit in-person interactions as much as possible for two weeks before coming to Austin.
UT Austin and partners launch new consortium to support innovators fighting COVID-19
The consortium will coordinate efforts to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and future pandemics by supporting innovators working toward pandemic readiness, response, recovery, and resiliency.
The consortium will coordinate efforts to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and future pandemics by supporting innovators working toward pandemic readiness, response, recovery, and resiliency.
Texas teacher unveils foot-operated sanitation station for classrooms
The foot-operated hand sanitizer stations are being sold for $30 each.
The foot-operated hand sanitizer stations are being sold for $30 each.
APH discusses possible plans to reopen Travis County schools
Dr. Mark Escott says that there has been a substantial decrease in active COVID-19 cases, but that we still have a way to go.
Dr. Mark Escott says that there has been a substantial decrease in active COVID-19 cases, but that we still have a way to go.
Killeen ISD to start school year virtually on August 17
The district plans to provide on-site instruction beginning Tuesday, September 8 for parents who choose that option.
The district plans to provide on-site instruction beginning Tuesday, September 8 for parents who choose that option.
National teacher union supports striking if it’s unsafe to return to school
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
Texas AG: Local health authorities may not close all schools to prevent COVID-19
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued legal guidance Tuesday saying local health authorities do not have the power to delay reopening schools in order to halt future COVID-19 outbreaks.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued legal guidance Tuesday saying local health authorities do not have the power to delay reopening schools in order to halt future COVID-19 outbreaks.
Texas waives grade promotion requirements for this year’s STAAR testing
Typically, Texas school systems must take into account a student’s score on the STAAR test to determine whether the student can be promoted to the next grade level.
Typically, Texas school systems must take into account a student’s score on the STAAR test to determine whether the student can be promoted to the next grade level.
'Clear as mud' housing refund plans irk college students
More and more college campuses are sparking frustration by releasing plans to keep students' housing payments, even if the campuses shut down again and go entirely online in the fall.
More and more college campuses are sparking frustration by releasing plans to keep students' housing payments, even if the campuses shut down again and go entirely online in the fall.
CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
Fairfax County School Board votes to rename Robert E Lee High School after late Congressman John R Lewis
The Fairfax County School Board voted Thursday to rename Springfield's Robert E. Lee High School after the late U.S. Congressman John R. Lewis.
The Fairfax County School Board voted Thursday to rename Springfield's Robert E. Lee High School after the late U.S. Congressman John R. Lewis.
CA lawmakers work to find ways to close 'digital divide' as distance-learning mandated for most students
The pandemic is exposing "significant inequities" in California's public education system, namely the digital divide, state legislators say.
The pandemic is exposing "significant inequities" in California's public education system, namely the digital divide, state legislators say.
Austin ISD promises Fall 2020 online learning will not look like the Spring
The first three weeks of school will be 100% virtual learning. After September 4th, families have a choice of 100% online or in-person instruction.
The first three weeks of school will be 100% virtual learning. After September 4th, families have a choice of 100% online or in-person instruction.