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.
Georgia families adjust to virtual learning during coronavirus school closures
With Gwinnett County Schools closed due to the coronavirus outbreak Ruth McMullin, like so many other parents across the country, finds herself in uncharted territory.
With Gwinnett County Schools closed due to the coronavirus outbreak Ruth McMullin, like so many other parents across the country, finds herself in uncharted territory.
Texas A&M postpones graduation ceremony amid COVID-19 crisis
Texas A&M University announced it will postpone its Spring 2020 graduation ceremony. The university says it plans to deliver diplomas in the mail.
Texas A&M University announced it will postpone its Spring 2020 graduation ceremony. The university says it plans to deliver diplomas in the mail.
Florida universities to extend online classes through rest of spring semester
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says all state universities will continue online classes only through the remainder of the spring semester.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says all state universities will continue online classes only through the remainder of the spring semester.
Williamson County officials outline plans for school closures
County Judge Bill Gravell and the superintendents from Georgetown ISD, Taylor ISD, Jarrell ISD, Round Rock ISD, Leander ISD, Liberty Hill ISD, and Hutto ISD explained their plans for school closures and additional services that could be made available during the closure, such as meal services.
County Judge Bill Gravell and the superintendents from Georgetown ISD, Taylor ISD, Jarrell ISD, Round Rock ISD, Leander ISD, Liberty Hill ISD, and Hutto ISD explained their plans for school closures and additional services that could be made available during the closure, such as meal services.
Austin ISD cancels classes through April 3, closures could extend longer
During this time, parents should be prepared for possible remote learning for their kids.
During this time, parents should be prepared for possible remote learning for their kids.
Baylor to go online for rest of semester, postpones commencement
In addition to classes going online, May commencement ceremonies will be postponed, but degrees will still be conferred for those who satisfy their academic requirements and spring graduates will be able to walk at an August ceremony.
In addition to classes going online, May commencement ceremonies will be postponed, but degrees will still be conferred for those who satisfy their academic requirements and spring graduates will be able to walk at an August ceremony.
Texas A&M University cancels The Big Event 2020 due to coronavirus
The university says student leaders and university administration made the decision in a "proactive effort to minimize COVID-19 exposure."
The university says student leaders and university administration made the decision in a "proactive effort to minimize COVID-19 exposure."
Millions of California school children stay home because of coronavirus
Newsom said an estimated 85% of California’s 6 million public school students will be out of their classrooms this week.
Newsom said an estimated 85% of California’s 6 million public school students will be out of their classrooms this week.
School districts across Central Texas announce suspension of normal operations, school closures due to coronavirus
Gov. Abbott has issued an executive order that all schools be closed through May 3.
Gov. Abbott has issued an executive order that all schools be closed through May 3.
Austin ISD updates community on district's response to CO-VID 19
Austin ISD is holding a press conference to update their community on what the district is doing in response to CO-VID 19 concerns.
Austin ISD is holding a press conference to update their community on what the district is doing in response to CO-VID 19 concerns.
Texas STAAR testing requirements waived due to COVID-19
Gov. Abbott is also asking the federal government to waive federal testing requirements.
Gov. Abbott is also asking the federal government to waive federal testing requirements.
Abbott waives STAAR testing requirements, Texas school districts told to prepare for longer closures
Students will not be required to take the STAAR test for the 2019-2020 school year.
Students will not be required to take the STAAR test for the 2019-2020 school year.
Scholastic offering free educational online activities for children to keep learning
With millions of children home from school over the next couple weeks, Scholastic has put together a website to keep students busy and learning.
With millions of children home from school over the next couple weeks, Scholastic has put together a website to keep students busy and learning.