Round Rock ISD distributing Chromebooks to students needing access to online learning
Curbside distribution began Tuesday and will continue through Friday, April 3. Teacher-led, at-home instruction begins on April 6, says RRISD.
Curbside distribution began Tuesday and will continue through Friday, April 3. Teacher-led, at-home instruction begins on April 6, says RRISD.
SeaWorld provides online learning resources for students, teachers, and parents during COVID-19 outbreak
"SeaWorld’s distance learning resources can help everyone continue to explore, discover and stay connected in a fun and inspiring environment," the park stated.
"SeaWorld’s distance learning resources can help everyone continue to explore, discover and stay connected in a fun and inspiring environment," the park stated.
Texas head football coach Tom Herman talks about next season, Ehlinger's COVID-19 GoFundMe
Herman is preparing for the upcoming season but is also keeping football in proper perspective.
Herman is preparing for the upcoming season but is also keeping football in proper perspective.
Investigation underway after young travelers return from spring break, test positive for COVID-19
Currently, 28 young adults on this trip have tested positive for COVID-19 and dozens more are under public health investigation.
Currently, 28 young adults on this trip have tested positive for COVID-19 and dozens more are under public health investigation.
University of Texas at Austin Tower lit up to celebrate first day of online learning
In a statement online, UT President Gregory Fenves said, “Monday is a continuation of your studies as well as a new beginning. You will rise to the occasion and thrive in your academic work."
In a statement online, UT President Gregory Fenves said, “Monday is a continuation of your studies as well as a new beginning. You will rise to the occasion and thrive in your academic work."
PenPal Schools offers free access during COVID-19 pandemic
Through PenPal Schools, children collaborate through online projects ranging from human rights and the environment to robotics, all while practicing reading, writing, and technology skills.
Through PenPal Schools, children collaborate through online projects ranging from human rights and the environment to robotics, all while practicing reading, writing, and technology skills.
Pflugerville ISD adds dinner to free meals distributed at schools
This program serves students 18 and younger regardless of Pflugerville ISD residency or enrollment.
This program serves students 18 and younger regardless of Pflugerville ISD residency or enrollment.
UT Austin warns about COVID-19 email scams
Chief Information Security Officer Cam Beasley says to be on guard for email phishing attempts and other scams targeting fears with promises of vaccines, investment opportunities, and dangerous links that appear to come from trusted sources.
Chief Information Security Officer Cam Beasley says to be on guard for email phishing attempts and other scams targeting fears with promises of vaccines, investment opportunities, and dangerous links that appear to come from trusted sources.
Hutto ISD distributes Chromebooks to students for online learning
Hutto ISD announced they would be passing the Chromebooks out starting Thursday.
Hutto ISD announced they would be passing the Chromebooks out starting Thursday.
Eanes ISD donates iPads to Dell Seton Medical Center
The school district says it donated 70 of its older iPad 4s, devices that were retired and not assigned to students because they don't support the apps needed for instruction.
The school district says it donated 70 of its older iPad 4s, devices that were retired and not assigned to students because they don't support the apps needed for instruction.
UT Austin releases study on impact of social distancing
The study says if people don’t practice social distancing, hospitals in the Austin-Round Rock area could be overrun by the summer.
The study says if people don’t practice social distancing, hospitals in the Austin-Round Rock area could be overrun by the summer.
‘We miss you!’ Teachers drive through neighborhoods to greet students amid COVID-19 outbreak
A group of teachers in San Antonio, Texas made a surprise visit to their students under quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A group of teachers in San Antonio, Texas made a surprise visit to their students under quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pflugerville ISD teachers parade to see students during school closures due to COVID-19
Teachers, principals, counselors, and other school staff took part in their very own parade by driving down neighborhoods and waving at their students.
Teachers, principals, counselors, and other school staff took part in their very own parade by driving down neighborhoods and waving at their students.
LIST: Central Texas schools, colleges, universities coronavirus resources
This article features a list of all the school districts, colleges and universities in Central Texas with coronavirus resource pages.
This article features a list of all the school districts, colleges and universities in Central Texas with coronavirus resource pages.
Virginia governor urges Falwell to rethink welcoming students back to Liberty University
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia's governor asked Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. on Wednesday to reconsider his decision to welcome students back to the Lynchburg campus this week after their spring break.
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia's governor asked Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. on Wednesday to reconsider his decision to welcome students back to the Lynchburg campus this week after their spring break.
UT Austin postpones graduation commencement amid coronavirus outbreak
According to the school, a virtual commencement will be held in its place with more details to come.
According to the school, a virtual commencement will be held in its place with more details to come.
Elementary students recite Pledge of Allegiance on driveways amid coronavirus pandemic
Children in a New Jersey neighborhood stood in their driveways and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The coronavirus pandemic has left their school closed.
Children in a New Jersey neighborhood stood in their driveways and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The coronavirus pandemic has left their school closed.
FOX 7 Discussion: Home schooling during the pandemic
Texas Homeschool Coalition President Tim Lambert joins Marcel Clarke to talk about continuing the school year online.
Texas Homeschool Coalition President Tim Lambert joins Marcel Clarke to talk about continuing the school year online.
Manor High School staff member tests positive for COVID-19, says Manor ISD
In a letter to the Manor ISD community, the district says the individual was diagnosed as a positive case on Tuesday, March 24. They had visited the Manor High School campus on Monday, March 23, unaware they had contracted the virus.
In a letter to the Manor ISD community, the district says the individual was diagnosed as a positive case on Tuesday, March 24. They had visited the Manor High School campus on Monday, March 23, unaware they had contracted the virus.
Central Texas universities, colleges donate PPE gear to help with COVID-19 response
Central Texas universities and colleges are donating PPE gear reserved for lab classes to first responders and hospitals in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Central Texas universities and colleges are donating PPE gear reserved for lab classes to first responders and hospitals in response to the COVID-19 outbreak