Disney, Kennedy Space Center offering free online activities for kids during school closures
Entertainment options are slim, but luckily for parents, some area attractions are coming to the rescue.
Entertainment options are slim, but luckily for parents, some area attractions are coming to the rescue.
Round Rock ISD: It is unknown when we will return to our traditional school operations
Officials announced that they had developed a strategy to support at-home learning in the event that campuses remain closed beyond Friday, April 3.
Officials announced that they had developed a strategy to support at-home learning in the event that campuses remain closed beyond Friday, April 3.
Literati to donate thousands of books to kids during school shutdown
The Austin-based children's book subscription company plans to distribute books to families alongside Austin ISD at five elementary schools throughout Austin March 23-27.
The Austin-based children's book subscription company plans to distribute books to families alongside Austin ISD at five elementary schools throughout Austin March 23-27.
Student, two faculty members test positive for COVID-19, says Baylor University president
Livingstone says the cases are all travel-related and that the university anticipates they will have additional positive cases during the days and weeks ahead.
Livingstone says the cases are all travel-related and that the university anticipates they will have additional positive cases during the days and weeks ahead.
Trump allows states to cancel school testing amid pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump announced that states can cancel school testing that was previously required by the federal government.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump announced that states can cancel school testing that was previously required by the federal government.
Teachers dance, struggle with assignments and tech during quarantine
At Parkmead Elementary School in Walnut Creek, Calif., some educators are hosting dance parties online. Other students don't have access to tech at all.
At Parkmead Elementary School in Walnut Creek, Calif., some educators are hosting dance parties online. Other students don't have access to tech at all.
This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled
The Scripps National Spelling Bee won’t be held as scheduled this year because of the coronavirus.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee won’t be held as scheduled this year because of the coronavirus.
Abbott declaration closes Texas schools until April 3
Even though students will not physically be able to enter campuses until then, schools in Texas still intend on providing the same services as before, including an education and, if necessary, a meal.
Even though students will not physically be able to enter campuses until then, schools in Texas still intend on providing the same services as before, including an education and, if necessary, a meal.
Del Valle ISD to provide student meals during closure
The district will provide a sack breakfast and lunch beginning on Monday, March 23.
The district will provide a sack breakfast and lunch beginning on Monday, March 23.
San Marcos CISD provides update on meals, online learning, school calendar
The district has suspended normal operations through April 5 but says it is planning in case the suspension has to be extended.
The district has suspended normal operations through April 5 but says it is planning in case the suspension has to be extended.
Austin children's nutrition expert: Infant formula do's and don'ts amid coronavirus pandemic
Abrams recommends that parents avoid purchasing more than two to three weeks' worth of baby formula at one time. He also mentions that if the brand that parents typically use is unavailable, they should reach out to their pediatrician and switch to a similar brand.
Abrams recommends that parents avoid purchasing more than two to three weeks' worth of baby formula at one time. He also mentions that if the brand that parents typically use is unavailable, they should reach out to their pediatrician and switch to a similar brand.
Manor ISD to begin distributing meals for children under 19
Starting Monday, March 23, meals will be distributed at three schools in Manor ISD from 11 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday until April 3.
Starting Monday, March 23, meals will be distributed at three schools in Manor ISD from 11 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday until April 3.
San Saba ISD closes, but still in session due to COVID-19
The district says it will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates and resources on the district's COVID-19 website.
The district says it will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates and resources on the district's COVID-19 website.
Lee County schools close facilities to slow spread of COVID-19
In a joint press release, Lee County, City of Giddings, City of Lexington, Giddings ISD, Lexington ISD, Dime Box ISD, Immanuel Lutheran School, and St. Paul Serbin School announced the closures.
In a joint press release, Lee County, City of Giddings, City of Lexington, Giddings ISD, Lexington ISD, Dime Box ISD, Immanuel Lutheran School, and St. Paul Serbin School announced the closures.
First UT Austin student tests positive for coronavirus
In a letter to the UT community, UT President Gregory Fenves said that they expect that many more cases will be detected during the coming days and weeks.
In a letter to the UT community, UT President Gregory Fenves said that they expect that many more cases will be detected during the coming days and weeks.
Hays County ISD confirms campus connection with person who tested positive for coronavirus
In a letter written to the parents and staff of Tobias Elementary School, Principal Alisa Dipalma confirmed that an adult who was on the campus on Wednesday, March 11, later tested positive for coronavirus.
In a letter written to the parents and staff of Tobias Elementary School, Principal Alisa Dipalma confirmed that an adult who was on the campus on Wednesday, March 11, later tested positive for coronavirus.
NJ enters 1st day of statewide school closures
Students across New Jersey are staying home Wednesday as statewide school closures go into effect.
Students across New Jersey are staying home Wednesday as statewide school closures go into effect.
UT Austin offers emergency housing for students, releases guidelines
According to the University, students who may not have alternative housing options during the coronavirus outbreak may be eligible to receive emergency housing from UT Austin's Housing and Dining.
According to the University, students who may not have alternative housing options during the coronavirus outbreak may be eligible to receive emergency housing from UT Austin's Housing and Dining.
UT Austin students asked to move out by March 30, need to sign up to retrieve personal belongings
According to the University's website, those students who are currently present and living at the university are asked to be completely moved out by March 30. Students do not need to sign up for a check out time.
According to the University's website, those students who are currently present and living at the university are asked to be completely moved out by March 30. Students do not need to sign up for a check out time.
Free arts, zoos, museum offerings for your learn-from-home time off
We are on day three for some families whose kitchen tables are now home-school work stations. Boy, teachers make it look easy don’t they? Well, here are ideas for filling out the day that includes museum and zoo tours and much more.
We are on day three for some families whose kitchen tables are now home-school work stations. Boy, teachers make it look easy don’t they? Well, here are ideas for filling out the day that includes museum and zoo tours and much more.