Austin ISD forms task force to evaluate plans to reopen

East Austin community leaders held a press conference Tuesday to discuss concerns from parents who say they feel like they have been left out of the discussion.

Graduation in aisle 4: Grocery store honors high school seniors with makeshift commencement ceremony

Six high school seniors and employees of a local Kentucky grocery store were honored for their hard work and given the graduation ceremony they deserved after having their official ceremony canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Manor ISD announces lone finalist for superintendent

Spencer was named the lone finalist after a "wide-ranging and exhaustive" search process which the district says attracted more than 35 applicants from across the U.S. 

Manor ISD to hold in-person graduations in June

Each graduate will be allowed up to four guests and will be led through the football stadium.

Family of AISD student sexually assaulted on bus speaks out amid legal battle

The student's mother filed a lawsuit against the district last year, however, it was dismissed. But now her lawyers say after further investigation, they found more evidence that should grant them a new trial.

University of California to drop SAT, ACT test requirements

Critics of the tests have long argued they put minority and low-income students at a disadvantage because the test questions often contain inherent bias that more privileged children are better equipped to answer.

Graduation ceremonies to be held at Auto Club Speedway, Ontario International Airport

Drive-up graduation ceremonies will be held at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana and the Ontario International Airport thanks to a new partnership between these venues and the Fontana Unified School District.

Napping helps preschoolers unlock their full potential for learning

For many parents of young children, the highlight of their day is nap time – not for them, but for their little ones. Especially now, with most preschools closed, getting a child to nap is the golden ticket.

UC Board of Regents vote to drop ACT, SAT test requirements

The University of California Board of Regents unanimously approved suspending standardized test requirement (ACT/SAT) for all freshman applicants until fall 2024. 

CDC releases guidelines for returning to school in the fall

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released considerations for how schools across the country should reopen.

Phoenix teacher fulfills graduation promise to student who lost both parents

A high school teacher in Phoenix made a promise to one student that he would see her cross the graduation stage, and though the physical commencement ceremony was canceled, Jeff Schrock kept that promise.