FOX 7 Discussion: Back to school plans and guidance during pandemic
Board President for Hays CISD, Esperanza Orosco, joins Fox 7 Austin with the latest plans and guidance on returning to school in the fall.
Board President for Hays CISD, Esperanza Orosco, joins Fox 7 Austin with the latest plans and guidance on returning to school in the fall.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
As Californians look to school, some families form 'pandemic pods;' others struggle for WiFi
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.
California using virus-closed classrooms for childcare
Dr. Mark Ghaly, California’s secretary of health and human services, said child care doesn’t have to be offered by school districts or on school campuses but can be so long as officials follow state guidance on sanitation and safety for these facilities.
Dr. Mark Ghaly, California’s secretary of health and human services, said child care doesn’t have to be offered by school districts or on school campuses but can be so long as officials follow state guidance on sanitation and safety for these facilities.
California State University trustees to vote on ethnic studies graduation requirement
Trustees of California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, are expected to vote Wednesday on making ethnic studies a graduation requirement.
Trustees of California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, are expected to vote Wednesday on making ethnic studies a graduation requirement.
Eanes ISD votes to hire Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultant for 2020-21 school year
The district says that Dr. Mark Gooden will help the district address social justice and racism in Eanes ISD as well as shape staff professional development plans throughout the school year.
The district says that Dr. Mark Gooden will help the district address social justice and racism in Eanes ISD as well as shape staff professional development plans throughout the school year.
Demand for tutors increasing due to delayed in-person instruction
While schools have had their doors shut since spring, work for students and tutors hasn't fully stopped.
While schools have had their doors shut since spring, work for students and tutors hasn't fully stopped.
UIL sets schedule for Texas high school sports this fall
The guidelines issued Tuesday by the UIL will add social distancing to this full-contact game.
The guidelines issued Tuesday by the UIL will add social distancing to this full-contact game.
Austin Public Health recommends school districts reopen in phases
Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott presented county commissioners with recommendations from a study by The Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott presented county commissioners with recommendations from a study by The Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Tarrant County delays in-person school until Sept. 28
School in Tarrant County will be virtual-only for the first six weeks of the year.
School in Tarrant County will be virtual-only for the first six weeks of the year.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott on Texas’ response to COVID-19
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Texas is continuing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically concerning schools, masks, and hospitals.
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Texas is continuing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically concerning schools, masks, and hospitals.
FOX 7 Discussion: Online vs in-person learning
Travis County GOP Matt Mackowiak and Ovidia Molina with the Texas State Teachers Association join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about how Texas schools are preparing for the fall.
Travis County GOP Matt Mackowiak and Ovidia Molina with the Texas State Teachers Association join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about how Texas schools are preparing for the fall.
Mom forms Atypical Bites to help support special education in Austin
In mid-April, Paige Gaines said she began to bake as a way to not only relieve stress but as a way to get social interaction.
In mid-April, Paige Gaines said she began to bake as a way to not only relieve stress but as a way to get social interaction.
Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Former South Los Angeles charter school director charged with embezzling $3.2M
The former executive director of a Southern California charter school organization agreed Friday to plead guilty to embezzling more than $3 million and using it for personal expenses, including private school tuition for her children and nearly $221,000 for Disney cruises and theme park admissions.
The former executive director of a Southern California charter school organization agreed Friday to plead guilty to embezzling more than $3 million and using it for personal expenses, including private school tuition for her children and nearly $221,000 for Disney cruises and theme park admissions.
Teachers rally in Austin for safer re-opening guidelines
Teachers said with the current guidelines and recommendations from Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Association, they’re scared because it's not keeping students, faculty, or staff safe.
Teachers said with the current guidelines and recommendations from Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Association, they’re scared because it's not keeping students, faculty, or staff safe.
Democrats say White House blocking CDC head from testifying
House Democrats are criticizing the White House for blocking the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from testifying at a public hearing on safely reopening the nation's schools.
House Democrats are criticizing the White House for blocking the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from testifying at a public hearing on safely reopening the nation's schools.
How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
Rules unveiled by Newsom place limits on whether schools can reopen
Newsom said that he is mandating that schools provide meaningful instruction whether they are offering classes online or in-person. Real-life instruction can only be done if it is safe.
Newsom said that he is mandating that schools provide meaningful instruction whether they are offering classes online or in-person. Real-life instruction can only be done if it is safe.