Arlington ISD concerned about failing students during virtual learning
North Texas is seeing alarming rates relating to students failing classes during virtual learning, but parents have many options to weigh.
Donut shop providing Houston ISD students with free access laptops, Wi-Fi
As some Houston ISD schools go back to virtual learning because of COVID-19 positive or presumed cases, a local business is stepping up to help students.
Dallas ISD hosts webinar to discuss race and education inequality
Dallas ISD held the first of several web-based seminars to discuss race relations in the district.
Concern for schools grows as COVID-19 cases rise in Dallas and Tarrant counties
With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Dallas and Tarrant counties, there are also increasing concerns about sending children into classrooms.
Texas teen wins $25K for work on possible COVID-19 solution
14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.
Beto O'Rourke to teach politics course at Texas State next spring
Pending finalization of his hire, O'Rourke will join the Texas State faculty as an adjunct lecturer.
Waxahachie ISD to offer only in-person learning after Nov. 2
The Waxahachie Independent School District wants all kids back in the classroom by Nov. 2.
Betsy DeVos visits North Texas for discussion on COVID-19 and education
Education Secretary Betsy Devos visited a charter high school in Garland Thursday to talk to students, parents and teachers about challenges and opportunities during the pandemic.
Pilot program gives select Texas schools COVID-19 rapid test kits
Staff and students who have written parent permission will have access to the rapid COVID-19 tests at the eight school districts across Texas.
Tarrant County public health director suggests students return to virtual-learning only
Tarrant County health officials want all students back home and out of the classroom. Right now, there’s no sign of that happening.
Dallas ISD considers adding six weeks to 2020-21 school year
Dr. Michael Hinojosa says shutting down Dallas ISD schools in March resulted in a drastic learning loss for some students.
DeSoto ISD back to school fair to be held this Saturday
It's long after the start of the school year but one suburban district says it is finally time for a back to school fair. Students in DeSoto ISD return to class later this month.
12-year-old college student, planning to major in aerospace engineering
12-year-old Caleb Anderson is a sophomore at Chattahoochee Technical College. He's expected to graduate college by 14.He said he wants to be an astronaut.
More students return to the classroom in Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs
Some Dallas and Fort Worth students will return to in-person learning Monday as part of the districts' plans to bring students back in phases.
Mark Wahlberg donates 1.3 million masks to U.S. schools, including Florida
He also recorded a social media message thanking essential workers and teachers for the work they’ve done as the world combats COVID-19.
CDC reports COVID-19 clusters at UNC campus during first weeks of reopening
Colleges across the country are struggling to salvage the fall semester as campus coronavirus cases skyrocket.
Tarrant County leaders expect uptick in COVID-19 cases as schools reopen
Twenty separate school districts within Tarrant County are under close watch as efforts push forward to further mitigate COVID-19.
Dallas, Arlington & Irving ISD allow in-person learning for some students on Monday
Some of the biggest school districts welcomed back a limited number of students to classrooms on Monday.
Frustrated Marion County teacher posts tearful video on Facebook, goes viral
A local teacher says online classes have been a nightmare.
TEA's COVID-19 breakdown by school district abruptly taken down
The state's website tracks the COVID-19 numbers in Texas schools. An Excel file posted Thursday showed the case breakdown by district before it was later removed.