Biden visits COVID-19 vaccine clinic as kids 6 months and up receive their 1st shot
The nation’s youngest children are getting their chance at vaccines for COVID-19. Shots began Monday at a few locations, though they were expected to ramp up after the Juneteenth federal holiday.
Austin ISD to receive over $5.5 million reimbursement for COVID safety measures
The money will reimburse the district for its spending to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE), disinfectant and cleaning supplies, and more.
Masks optional at Del Valle ISD starting Monday, April 4
Del Valle ISD says the decision is in alignment with the City of Austin and Travis County, which lifted all COVID-19 emergency mask orders on March 23.
TEA expands Teacher Vacancy Task Force to include more teachers
The Teacher Vacancy Task Force is being expanded by two dozen members, so the group includes an “equal representation” of teachers and administrators.
Mandatory masking in schools reduced COVID-19 cases during delta surge, study finds
Researchers conducted the study when the delta variant was the dominant strain and found that mask requirements resulted in 72-percent fewer cases.
Austin ISD community survey asks families, staff to weigh in on mask mandate
The Austin ISD survey asks families and staff if the district’s mask mandate should be optional. The survey will be online until March 6.
Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Parents protest against Austin ISD's mask mandate at schools
The Austin parents also called out top administrators who were recently photographed not wearing masks while at gatherings earlier this month.
Mask mandate dropped in Round Rock Independent School District
Students, staff, and visitors are now only recommended to wear a mask when on many of their campuses. Some parents are wondering if this is the right direction.
Austin ISD schools will be closed February 11, March 4
To offer some measure of stress relief during the pandemic, Austin ISD administration will close schools on two Fridays this spring.
Austin ISD is considering closing schools for two Fridays in the spring
To offer some measure of stress relief during the pandemic, Austin ISD administration is proposing to close schools on two Fridays this spring.
Texas schools closing, incentivizing substitutes to help
PfISD is one of many school districts in Central Texas that have temporarily closed or are taking other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
RRISD parents gather at Governor’s Mansion to demand new COVID protocols
Round Rock ISD parents and students gathered at the Governor's Mansion to protest for improved COVID-19 protocols within Round Rock schools.
List of Central Texas school districts closed due to COVID-19
Three Central Texas school districts will be closed at least part of this week due to COVID-19.
Lexington ISD closes campuses, offices for Jan. 21 and 24
Lexington ISD is expected to resume its normal schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 25.
Del Valle ISD cancels classes, closes campuses for Jan. 21
Del Valle ISD is expected to reopen with normal operating hours on Monday, Jan. 24.
Pflugerville ISD cancels classes Friday, Jan. 21 and Monday, Jan. 24
All PfISD campuses will be closed Friday, Jan. 21 and Monday, Jan. 24 due to COVID-19 staffing shortages.
Jarrell ISD campuses closed due to COVID-19 for the rest of the week
The district says campuses will reopen on Monday, Jan. 24, but will be closed from Jan. 19-21.
Austin ISD increases substitute teacher pay, staff out due to COVID
Austin ISD has increased the pay rate up to $225 per day for substitute teachers in hopes it will help them fill roles that have been left empty due to COVID.
Hutto ISD schools will be closed Jan 17 - 19 due to COVID
The Hutto Independent School District is closing all campus operations January 17-19. Students and staff will return to the Texas school district on January 20.