Growing list of Texas schools defy Gov. Abbott’s ban on mask mandates
Dallas ISD and Austin ISDs now have mask mandates. Houston ISD will decide on Thursday. Other school districts are still weighing their options, looking to see what developments come from the governor’s office and health officials.
Dallas ISD and Austin ISDs now have mask mandates. Houston ISD will decide on Thursday. Other school districts are still weighing their options, looking to see what developments come from the governor’s office and health officials.
North Texas school districts re-evaluating COVID-19 protocols, virtual learning options
After Dallas ISD annnounced a mask mandate, FOX 4 wanted to see if any other districts were following suit. So far, none in the DFW area will be requiring masks for now, but some districts are shifting their virtual options.
After Dallas ISD annnounced a mask mandate, FOX 4 wanted to see if any other districts were following suit. So far, none in the DFW area will be requiring masks for now, but some districts are shifting their virtual options.
Dallas ISD mask mandate starts Tuesday for everyone on campus despite Abbott's orders
The Dallas Independent School District will require masks for everyone on its campuses, despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region.
The Dallas Independent School District will require masks for everyone on its campuses, despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region.
Students in 41 Dallas ISD schools start classes a week early
Dallas ISD has three different calendars this year to address learning loss that affected many students during the pandemic.
Dallas ISD has three different calendars this year to address learning loss that affected many students during the pandemic.
US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
US schools reopen amid COVID-19 surge with masks optional for many
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
COVID-19 vaccines offered at Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair, Tarrant County Back to School Roundup
Along with the free school supplies, this year’s events offered quick and easy COVID-19 vaccines to anyone eligible.
Along with the free school supplies, this year’s events offered quick and easy COVID-19 vaccines to anyone eligible.
Tennessee State University to pay off balances of returning students
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Rapid tests, sanitizing, contract tracing part of North Texas schools’ COVID-19 plans
Nearly all North Texas school districts are prepared for a return to all in-person learning later this month. The state's chief epidemiologist is concerned about a rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases.
Nearly all North Texas school districts are prepared for a return to all in-person learning later this month. The state's chief epidemiologist is concerned about a rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases.
Denton ISD launches virtual academy for upcoming school year
Long before the delta COVID-19 variant surge, Denton ISD had already planned to offer a limited amount of remote learning for younger students this school year. Now, many more students are signed up for it than the district has slots for.
Long before the delta COVID-19 variant surge, Denton ISD had already planned to offer a limited amount of remote learning for younger students this school year. Now, many more students are signed up for it than the district has slots for.
Parents ask Plano ISD to bring back Plexiglass dividers, other COVID-19 protocols
Plano ISD approved its new COVID-19 protocols Tuesday night. But first, trustees heard from parents who want last year’s mitigation strategies put into place again this year as the number of cases rises, especially in younger children.
Plano ISD approved its new COVID-19 protocols Tuesday night. But first, trustees heard from parents who want last year’s mitigation strategies put into place again this year as the number of cases rises, especially in younger children.
Frisco ISD to offer virtual learning option due to rising COVID-19 cases
The school superintendent says a rise in COVID-19 cases, particularly the Delta variant, led him to this last-minute decision to offer virtual classes to select students. The details are still being worked out.
The school superintendent says a rise in COVID-19 cases, particularly the Delta variant, led him to this last-minute decision to offer virtual classes to select students. The details are still being worked out.
North Texas high school athletes waiting to see how COVID spike will affect fall sports
Many high school athletes use their sport to earn a scholarship. That was a struggle for some last year who couldn’t always get on the field because of COVID-19. This year, there’s still plenty of uncertainty as to what the season will look like.
Many high school athletes use their sport to earn a scholarship. That was a struggle for some last year who couldn’t always get on the field because of COVID-19. This year, there’s still plenty of uncertainty as to what the season will look like.
Dallas ISD welcomes 800 new teachers for upcoming school year
The superintendent says it will be challenging getting all students to return, but he says he feels hopeful the students will get caught up and back on track. He says the new teachers will be a part of the process moving forward.
The superintendent says it will be challenging getting all students to return, but he says he feels hopeful the students will get caught up and back on track. He says the new teachers will be a part of the process moving forward.
Students head back to school in Garland, Duncanville and on 5 Dallas campuses
All of the school districts have outlined processes and protocols to try and maintain a safe and healthy environment for all staff and students.
All of the school districts have outlined processes and protocols to try and maintain a safe and healthy environment for all staff and students.
Back to School: COVID-19 questions and answers for the 2021-2022 school year
Another school years begins for tens of thousands of North Texas students but this time they'll be learning in-person with less stringent COVID-19 protocols. Here are some answers to your back-to-school questions.
Another school years begins for tens of thousands of North Texas students but this time they'll be learning in-person with less stringent COVID-19 protocols. Here are some answers to your back-to-school questions.
Debate continues over whether kids, teachers should be required to wear masks in Texas schools
The debate over mask mandates in schools has once again been reignited after the CDC's recommendation to have all students and teachers mask up.
The debate over mask mandates in schools has once again been reignited after the CDC's recommendation to have all students and teachers mask up.
Texas colleges weighing options for masks, vaccines for upcoming semester
Texas colleges and universities are weighing their options for masks and vaccines as the fall semester is about to get underway.
Texas colleges and universities are weighing their options for masks and vaccines as the fall semester is about to get underway.
Dallas ISD launches 'Lit Initiative' to recover from learning loss during pandemic
Dallas ISD says core subjects like reading saw a drop of almost 6% on the STAAR test from 2019 to 2021. So the district is launching its new ‘Lit Initiative’ with a focus on literacy to help students catch up.
Dallas ISD says core subjects like reading saw a drop of almost 6% on the STAAR test from 2019 to 2021. So the district is launching its new ‘Lit Initiative’ with a focus on literacy to help students catch up.