At least 93 University of Washington frat members test positive for COVID-19 as state sees spike in cases
At least 93 fraternity members from the University of Washington’s Greek life have tested positive for COVID-19 after the state saw a significant spike in new cases.
Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
Fort Worth ISD parents begin deciding on in-person or online classes for 2020-2021 school year
Wednesday was the first day of Fort Worth ISD’S mandatory online registration, where parents will let the district know of their intentions when classes resume in August.
Texas to resume high-stakes standardized testing
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas public school districts haven't finalized their plans for a return to the classroom, but they know the state will resume its high-stakes standardized testing for millions of students.
TCU announces plans for fall classes
Texas Christian University announced guidelines for students to return to campus in August.
University of Texas at Austin outlines fall semester reopening plan
The plan is titled "Protect Texas Together" and officials say it was built with flexibility in mind for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Fort Worth ISD moves up two graduations because of COVID-19 orders
Fort Worth ISD moved two graduations up earlier in the day to avoid Tarrant County’s order requiring people to wear face masks in public.
HS valedictorian earns perfect attendance since pre-K, receives more than $430K in scholarships
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
Cook Children's releases recommendations for reopening schools
School districts and the state are still working on guidelines for opening again in the fall. Good Day gets advice from Dr. Marc Mazade, an infectious disease specialist at Cook Children's hospital.
North Texas school districts prepare to offer some type of in-person learning
The Texas Education Agency gave schools some ideas for the upcoming school year, but not as much as expected.
Dallas ISD superintendent discusses plans to reopen schools
The Dallas school district got a jump on plans to open schools in the fall and announced details before state guidelines came out. Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa talked to Good Day about how the start of this school year will be different from the end of last year, which no one would call a smashing success.
Superintendent discusses Fort Worth ISD fall plans
The state education agency did not release comprehensive health guidelines for schools to reopen as it was expected to do. That leaves it up to each district to make its own plan. Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Kent Scribner talks to Good Day about what the district is planning to do.
TEA, medical experts release guidelines for reopening Texas schools
The Texas Education Agency hosted a call Tuesday with superintendents across the state to discuss plans for returning to school.
UT Austin to drop ACT, SAT requirement for fall 2021 applicants
UT Austin says that the change will ensure that testing limitations due to COVID-19 do not affect a student's ability to apply as spring test dates for the ACT and SAT have been canceled.
Texas students will return to school in-person in the fall, Abbott says
Students in Texas will be allowed to return to their classrooms in August.
Fort Worth ISD to offer in-person or online learning option for fall; Dallas ISD hopes to follow suit
The Fort Worth Independent School District is taking “school choice” to a new level as concerns for the coronavirus continue.
Teach For America: Tips to Avoid the Summer Slump
Parents and children may need a break from at-home learning after it was used during stay-at-home orders. Daniel Knoll, Alumnus from Teach For America and Principal of Momentous School, shares how to help your child continue learning through the summer.
UTD offering both in-person and online classes for the fall
The University of Texas at Dallas is offering students different class options for the fall semester.
Bishop T.D. Jakes hosting free five-week STEAM summer program
Bishop T.D. Jakes says what we are exposed to is what we excel at.
High school graduation ceremonies continuing to be held across North Texas
Even though it’s June, it is still graduation season in North Texas after some districts pushed back ceremonies in order to make a modified in-person event work in the time of COVID-19.