Mesquite teen arrested after allegedly posting school threats on social media
A 14-year-old boy is accused of making threats against high schools in Mesquite.
A 14-year-old boy is accused of making threats against high schools in Mesquite.
COVID-19 pediatric hospitalizations in North Texas double since January, UTSW says
The latest UT Southwestern report shows pediatric COVID hospitalizations have more than doubled since January. Many teachers are choosing to retire early due to the pandemic. Students continue to face learning loss. Many are hospitalized with COVID-19.
The latest UT Southwestern report shows pediatric COVID hospitalizations have more than doubled since January. Many teachers are choosing to retire early due to the pandemic. Students continue to face learning loss. Many are hospitalized with COVID-19.
Student-run grocery store inside Sanger ISD high school serves community
A high school in Sanger has opened a grocery store in its building to better serve families in its community. Payment is with points rather than cash or credit. Its design's purpose is to have families think of it as a grocery store rather than a food pantry.
A high school in Sanger has opened a grocery store in its building to better serve families in its community. Payment is with points rather than cash or credit. Its design's purpose is to have families think of it as a grocery store rather than a food pantry.
Fort Worth ISD mask mandate halted by appeals court
A mask mandate was in place Monday morning when students showed up for school. But around lunchtime, it was reversed after the district was ordered to abandon the requirement by a court.
A mask mandate was in place Monday morning when students showed up for school. But around lunchtime, it was reversed after the district was ordered to abandon the requirement by a court.
Dallas ISD offers $50 incentive for students to get vaccinated
Dallas ISD announced Monday that students 12 and older who are fully vaccinated are eligible for a one-time $50 incentive.
Dallas ISD announced Monday that students 12 and older who are fully vaccinated are eligible for a one-time $50 incentive.
Richardson ISD among 6 districts facing Texas AG lawsuit for defying governor's mask mandate ban
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he’s filing lawsuits against six school districts that are defying Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order regarding mask mandates.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he’s filing lawsuits against six school districts that are defying Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order regarding mask mandates.
Texas AG files several lawsuits against school districts defying governor's executive order
Two of the school districts in the newly filed lawsuits include Galveston ISD and Spring ISD.
Two of the school districts in the newly filed lawsuits include Galveston ISD and Spring ISD.
LAUSD now requiring all eligible students be vaccinated against COVID-19
The Los Angeles Unified School District, one of the nation's largest school districts, has passed a vaccine mandate that requires all eligible students aged 12 and up be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend in-person classes.
The Los Angeles Unified School District, one of the nation's largest school districts, has passed a vaccine mandate that requires all eligible students aged 12 and up be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend in-person classes.
State of Texas will now fund virtual learning in public schools
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that funds virtual learning in public schools through at least the fall of 2023.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that funds virtual learning in public schools through at least the fall of 2023.
Fort Worth ISD implementing mask mandate starting Monday
Starting Monday, masks will be required in Fort Worth ISD classrooms and buildings for all students, teachers, staff, and visitors.
Starting Monday, masks will be required in Fort Worth ISD classrooms and buildings for all students, teachers, staff, and visitors.
Allen ISD parents file civil rights lawsuit over district’s lack of mask mandate
Allen ISD is facing a federal lawsuit from parents who say their children's health is at risk without a mandatory mask policy.
Allen ISD is facing a federal lawsuit from parents who say their children's health is at risk without a mandatory mask policy.
Glen Rose Junior High to remain closed due to COVID-19 outbreak, Trenton and Venus ISD schools reopen
A pandemic shutdown will last longer than expected for the teachers and kids at one North Texas school.
A pandemic shutdown will last longer than expected for the teachers and kids at one North Texas school.
Wolfe City ISD closed for week due to COVID-19 outbreak
Wolfe City ISD in Hunt County will be closed all this week and reopen on Monday, September 13 due to COVID-19 cases and absences.
Wolfe City ISD in Hunt County will be closed all this week and reopen on Monday, September 13 due to COVID-19 cases and absences.
Most parents want online or hybrid learning for students, survey finds
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
COVID-19 student cases across Texas schools double in one week
The number of COVID-19 cases among students nearly doubled across Texas in one week. Last week alone, districts reported to the state more than 27,000 student cases. Health experts fear a spike in cases after the Labor Day weekend. Meantime, measures to mitigate the spread vary.
The number of COVID-19 cases among students nearly doubled across Texas in one week. Last week alone, districts reported to the state more than 27,000 student cases. Health experts fear a spike in cases after the Labor Day weekend. Meantime, measures to mitigate the spread vary.
University of Dallas pauses in-person classes due to COVID-19 cases
The University of Dallas has paused in-person classes and in-person activities for more than a week due to a surge of COVID-19 cases on campus.
The University of Dallas has paused in-person classes and in-person activities for more than a week due to a surge of COVID-19 cases on campus.
Richardson ISD campus returns to remote learning, trustees hold emergency meeting on future school closures
Richardson ISD's school board members had an emergency meeting to talk about an increase in COVID-19 cases in the district. They fear several campuses may be forced to shut down and return to remote learning like Brentfield Elementary did this week.
Richardson ISD's school board members had an emergency meeting to talk about an increase in COVID-19 cases in the district. They fear several campuses may be forced to shut down and return to remote learning like Brentfield Elementary did this week.
Illinois students will be able to take up to 5 mental health days starting next year
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
North Texas districts temporarily closing schools, reinstating mask mandates due to COVID-19 surge
It’s now becoming routine for districts to have to pause in-person classes after large chunks of their students and staff are being held out because of COVID-19.
It’s now becoming routine for districts to have to pause in-person classes after large chunks of their students and staff are being held out because of COVID-19.
2 Texas teachers die of COVID-19, prompting school district shutdown
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.