Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Round Rock ISD to begin school year in August, first three weeks will be virtual
The school year is set to begin on August 20. Officials say this will allow the district time to see if conditions have improved and to make sure campuses are safe.
The school year is set to begin on August 20. Officials say this will allow the district time to see if conditions have improved and to make sure campuses are safe.
Hays CISD board set to consider retiring Hays High School Rebel mascot Thursday
If the Board votes to retire the rebel mascot, a replacement would likely be determined at a later date, says the district.
If the Board votes to retire the rebel mascot, a replacement would likely be determined at a later date, says the district.
Austin-area districts still planning for fall semester
On Monday, just a few weeks out from the start of the school year it remained unclear how that plan would be implemented in many districts.
On Monday, just a few weeks out from the start of the school year it remained unclear how that plan would be implemented in many districts.
US pediatricians walk back support for in-person schooling as WHO warns against politicization
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
Google to offer career certificates it says are equivalent to a 4-year college degree
The tech behemoth will offer three new certificate programs in Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX Design, according to a July 13 news release.
The tech behemoth will offer three new certificate programs in Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX Design, according to a July 13 news release.
UT Austin announces plans to create a more diverse and welcoming campus
Officials say the plan came about after widespread discussion with students, alumni, and community members and it will focus on two broad areas.
Officials say the plan came about after widespread discussion with students, alumni, and community members and it will focus on two broad areas.
3 Arizona teachers test positive for COVID-19 after sharing summer school classroom, 1 passes away
Kimberly Chavez Lopez Byrd, a teacher, passed away from COVID-19 on June 26. Two other teachers, who shared the same classroom, tested positive for the virus.
Kimberly Chavez Lopez Byrd, a teacher, passed away from COVID-19 on June 26. Two other teachers, who shared the same classroom, tested positive for the virus.
Texas Homeschooling Coalition sees increase in families considering at-home instruction due to COVID-19
The President of the Texas Homeschooling Coalition said his office has seen an increase in calls and emails from families.
The President of the Texas Homeschooling Coalition said his office has seen an increase in calls and emails from families.
Trump asks Treasury to review colleges' tax-exempt statuses, threatens to revoke funding
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Foreign students weigh studying in person vs. losing visas
International students worried about a new immigration policy that could potentially cost them their visas say they feel stuck between being unnecessarily exposed during the coronavirus pandemic and being able to finish their studies in America.
International students worried about a new immigration policy that could potentially cost them their visas say they feel stuck between being unnecessarily exposed during the coronavirus pandemic and being able to finish their studies in America.
‘I finally got into Harvard’: Man trades garbage collection job for Harvard Law acceptance letter
A Maryland man traded in his garbage collecting job for a Harvard Law School acceptance letter and he has his friends and family to thank.
A Maryland man traded in his garbage collecting job for a Harvard Law School acceptance letter and he has his friends and family to thank.
Eanes ISD calls TEA guidelines for reopening schools "disappointing"
"While we intend to provide in-building instruction for any student selecting that option, TEA’s decision may have a significant effect on our ability to provide adequate staffing and manage class sizes, which eliminates any efforts to control social distancing," says the district.
"While we intend to provide in-building instruction for any student selecting that option, TEA’s decision may have a significant effect on our ability to provide adequate staffing and manage class sizes, which eliminates any efforts to control social distancing," says the district.
CDC: No rewriting of guidelines for reopening schools
Despite President Donald Trump's sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Despite President Donald Trump's sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Hays CISD employee terminated after allegations were posted on social media
The district says it has also reported the matter to Child Protective Services and will be cooperating with law enforcement agencies.
The district says it has also reported the matter to Child Protective Services and will be cooperating with law enforcement agencies.
Education Austin wants Austin ISD schools to remain closed during COVID-19 pandemic
Teachers and support staff on the Zoom conference said over and over again they do not believe schools can be made safe from COVID-19.
Teachers and support staff on the Zoom conference said over and over again they do not believe schools can be made safe from COVID-19.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
TEA says Texas schools must give parents option to choose remote learning in the fall
Parents can opt out of on-campus learning, choosing distance learning at any time.
Parents can opt out of on-campus learning, choosing distance learning at any time.
TSTA, Texas AFT respond to TEA's reopening guidelines
On Tuesday, the Texas Education Agency announced that students should be able to go back to their classrooms in the fall.
On Tuesday, the Texas Education Agency announced that students should be able to go back to their classrooms in the fall.
Trump says he will pressure states to reopen schools in fall
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.