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Biden visits COVID-19 vaccine clinic as kids 6 months and up receive their 1st shot

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.

June 21, 2022
Austin ISD to receive over $5.5 million reimbursement for COVID safety measures

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.

June 7, 2022
Masks optional at Del Valle ISD starting Monday, April 4

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.

April 2, 2022
TEA expands Teacher Vacancy Task Force to include more teachers

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.

March 16, 2022
Mandatory masking in schools reduced COVID-19 cases during delta surge, study finds

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.

March 10, 2022
Austin ISD community survey asks families, staff to weigh in on mask mandate

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.

February 24, 2022
Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds

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.

February 23, 2022
Parents protest against Austin ISD's mask mandate at schools

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.

February 22, 2022
Mask mandate dropped in Round Rock Independent School District

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.

February 22, 2022
Austin ISD schools will be closed February 11, March 4

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.

January 29, 2022
Austin ISD is considering closing schools for two Fridays in the 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.

January 25, 2022
Texas schools closing, incentivizing substitutes to help

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.

January 24, 2022
RRISD parents gather at Governor’s Mansion to demand new COVID protocols

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.

January 23, 2022
List of Central Texas school districts closed due to COVID-19

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.

January 22, 2022
Lexington ISD closes campuses, offices for Jan. 21 and 24

Lexington ISD closes campuses, offices for Jan. 21 and 24

Lexington ISD is expected to resume its normal schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 25.

January 20, 2022
Del Valle ISD cancels classes, closes campuses for Jan. 21

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.

January 20, 2022
Pflugerville ISD cancels classes Friday, Jan. 21 and 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.

January 19, 2022
Jarrell ISD campuses closed due to COVID-19 for the rest of the week

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.

January 19, 2022
Austin ISD increases substitute teacher pay, staff out due to COVID

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.

January 14, 2022
Hutto ISD schools will be closed Jan 17 - 19 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.

January 14, 2022
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