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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hays CISD administration to recommend Board change Hays High School mascot
The district says the debate to change the Rebel mascot has been going on for more than 20 years.
The district says the debate to change the Rebel mascot has been going on for more than 20 years.
COVID-19 changes Leander ISD graduation plans again
Under the plan, parents, not school administrators, will give out diplomas and turn tassels.
Under the plan, parents, not school administrators, will give out diplomas and turn tassels.
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
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.
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.
Selena to be the focus of new course at University of Texas-San Antonio
A new course at the University of Texas at San Antonio focusing on the Queen of Tejano will be taught in the fall.
A new course at the University of Texas at San Antonio focusing on the Queen of Tejano will be taught in the fall.
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.
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
Texas State to extend online classes through second summer session
The university says the decision is due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Hays and Williamson counties.
The university says the decision is due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Hays and Williamson counties.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Florida school district to spend $4 million on installing transparent screens in classrooms
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Southwestern University renames residence hall in honor of first Black student and graduate Ernest Clark
Ernest Clark enrolled at the university in fall 1965, initiating the school's desegregation 11 years after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case.
Ernest Clark enrolled at the university in fall 1965, initiating the school's desegregation 11 years after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case.