Amid COVID-19 surges, North Texas college students head home for Thanksgiving
Many Texas colleges offered free testing for students and some took advantage of that. But health officials caution, a negative test is just for that moment in time.
Many Texas colleges offered free testing for students and some took advantage of that. But health officials caution, a negative test is just for that moment in time.
Arlington ISD discusses how its schools are dealing with COVID-19 during school board meeting
During its school board meeting Thursday night, Arlington ISD discussed how its schools are dealing with COVID-19 and what it would take for schools to switch to remote learning only.
During its school board meeting Thursday night, Arlington ISD discussed how its schools are dealing with COVID-19 and what it would take for schools to switch to remote learning only.
TEA makes changes to some of its in-person learning requirements for school districts
The Texas Education Agency has relaxed some of its in-person learning requirements after multiple schools have asked about going virtual.
The Texas Education Agency has relaxed some of its in-person learning requirements after multiple schools have asked about going virtual.
68 state lawmakers sign letter asking TEA commissioner to cancel STAAR tests this school year
Dozens of state lawmakers are urging the Texas Education Agency to cancel the STAAR exams for this school year.
Dozens of state lawmakers are urging the Texas Education Agency to cancel the STAAR exams for this school year.
NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
Crowley ISD moves to virtual learning due to COVID-19 surge
Crowley ISD said it is experiencing staffing shortages due to the rising number of cases and people having to go into quarantine for being in close contact with positive cases.
Crowley ISD said it is experiencing staffing shortages due to the rising number of cases and people having to go into quarantine for being in close contact with positive cases.
Texas schools getting reimbursed for COVID-19 remote learning costs
Governor Abbott has announced a $420M reimbursement program to cover costs incurred by Texas public schools.
Governor Abbott has announced a $420M reimbursement program to cover costs incurred by Texas public schools.
Lockdown lifted at Weatherford High School after boy brings gun to campus
Weatherford police haven’t said what the active situation on campus is, but they are on school grounds and say all students and staff are safe.
Weatherford police haven’t said what the active situation on campus is, but they are on school grounds and say all students and staff are safe.
Keller ISD reports large spike in cases in November after Halloween
Trisha John with Keller ISD Health Services says the district has seen positive cases jump from September to October. In just the first two weeks of November, they’ve reported 252 cases, which is more than they saw in all of October.
Trisha John with Keller ISD Health Services says the district has seen positive cases jump from September to October. In just the first two weeks of November, they’ve reported 252 cases, which is more than they saw in all of October.
As college students return home for Thanksgiving amid surging COVID-19 pandemic, doctors urge caution
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
As Texas universities send thousands of students home for holidays, few requiring COVID-19 precautions
The two university students are halfway through a 14-day quarantine that their mother required of them before they could join the rest of the family back home in North Texas for Thanksgiving.
The two university students are halfway through a 14-day quarantine that their mother required of them before they could join the rest of the family back home in North Texas for Thanksgiving.
More North Texas school districts moving campuses to temporary remote-only learning due to COVID-19 cases
More North Texas school districts are choosing to temporarily move some campuses to online only.
More North Texas school districts are choosing to temporarily move some campuses to online only.
Sanger ISD closes middle school, high school due to COVID-19 outbreak
Sanger ISD's middle and high schools are now back to virtual learning due to a COVID-19 outbreak, and it will last through Thanksgiving break.
Sanger ISD's middle and high schools are now back to virtual learning due to a COVID-19 outbreak, and it will last through Thanksgiving break.
Northwest ISD leader blames new state requirement for failed bond propositions
Northwest ISD is going back to the drawing board after voters soundly defeated plans for a $986 million bond package to build seven new schools.
Northwest ISD is going back to the drawing board after voters soundly defeated plans for a $986 million bond package to build seven new schools.
Tarrant County education leaders say COVID-19 has affected students performance, teacher retention
The chancellor of Tarrant County College and the superintendents of Fort Worth and Keller ISD's discussed the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The chancellor of Tarrant County College and the superintendents of Fort Worth and Keller ISD's discussed the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dallas ISD reports drastic learning losses for its students due to COVID-19, remote learning
Dallas ISD reported drastic learning losses for students due to the COVID-19 pandemic and virtual learning for the first few weeks of school.
Dallas ISD reported drastic learning losses for students due to the COVID-19 pandemic and virtual learning for the first few weeks of school.
Duncanville ISD gives its employees $2,000 bonus for dedication during the pandemic
Duncanville ISD is showing its employees how much it appreciates their hard work during the pandemic by giving them an extra $2,000.
Duncanville ISD is showing its employees how much it appreciates their hard work during the pandemic by giving them an extra $2,000.
Voters approve $3.5 billion in Dallas ISD school bonds
While voters said yes to a historic $3.5 billion in Dallas ISD school bonds to cover school upgrades and new technology, voters said no to three other requests.
While voters said yes to a historic $3.5 billion in Dallas ISD school bonds to cover school upgrades and new technology, voters said no to three other requests.
Voters to decide on several local school bond proposals
The school districts in Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington are asking voters for permission to either borrow money or increase taxes to fund things like teacher pay, technology and new facilities.
The school districts in Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington are asking voters for permission to either borrow money or increase taxes to fund things like teacher pay, technology and new facilities.
North Texas districts prepare for 2020 election aftermath on campuses
Some North Texas school districts say now is a good time to talk with kids about how to deal with their emotions, no matter what the outcome is after the election.
Some North Texas school districts say now is a good time to talk with kids about how to deal with their emotions, no matter what the outcome is after the election.