TEA says students should be able to return for 2020-21 school year

The Texas Education Agency announced guidelines for students to return to school, whether they choose to learn in a safe on-campus environment or remotely.

University of Texas says staff member has died from COVID-19

In a letter posted online, Interim President Jay Hartzell confirmed the news of "the COVID-19-related death of one of our custodial services team members" and says that it's the university's first death related to the coronavirus.

Austin ISD reveals plans for new school year

Come August 18, Austin ISD will offer full on-campus learning, hybrid, or 100% at-home learning options for students and families to feel safe. 

COVID-19 changes Leander ISD graduation plans again

Under the plan, parents, not school administrators, will give out diplomas and turn tassels.

Central Texas colleges, universities plan for fall instruction

Some in Central Texas are planning to return to in-person instruction soon, while some are choosing to remain online while COVID-19 case numbers remain high.

Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?

As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.

Austin community to help feed students when district shuts down in July

When Allen found out Austin ISD wouldn't be available to provide meals for students while the district is closed, he started making calls, eventually resulting in the Keep AISD Kids Fed campaign. 

Texas to resume high-stakes standardized testing

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas public school districts haven't finalized their plans for a return to the classroom, but they know the state will resume its high-stakes standardized testing for millions of students.

Pflugerville ISD offering virtual college application boot camp for Class of 2021

Seniors from all district high schools and their family members are eligible to participate and will be able to receive assistance on the college application process from essays, résumé tips, steps of the application process, and more.

"The Power of Teamwork": Abbott, UT head football coach Tom Herman release new COVID-19 PSA

In the PSA entitled "The Power of Teamwork," Herman urges Texans to work together as a team to stop COVID-19 by washing their hands, social distancing, wearing a mask and staying home when possible.

University of Texas at Austin outlines fall semester reopening plan

The plan is titled "Protect Texas Together" and officials say it was built with flexibility in mind for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

FOX 7 Discussion: Race and police use of violence

TAMU professor Mark Hoekstra joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss a new study that shows white police officers are more likely to use force than officers of color.

Gov. DeSantis announces $500 million to raise salaries of Florida teachers

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that will raise teacher's salaries. He said that he hopes this will entice more people to go into teaching and help them have a good minimum salary and meet end's meet.