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.
North Texas pediatric hospitals seeing spike in COVID-19 cases among kids
The delta variant is causing a huge pediatric surge that is similar to November 2020, right before the massive spike at Christmas time. Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth is reporting case numbers at rates not seen since February. While the numbers are small compared with the population, it is the increase that has doctors concerned.
The delta variant is causing a huge pediatric surge that is similar to November 2020, right before the massive spike at Christmas time. Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth is reporting case numbers at rates not seen since February. While the numbers are small compared with the population, it is the increase that has doctors concerned.
Walmart to pay 100% of college tuition, books for associates with $1B investment
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Homeschooling surges across US, even as schools plan in-person classes
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
CDC, US Education Dept to host COVID-19 virtual town hall with parents
Parents will have a chance to discuss COVID-19 and schools during a webinar with U.S. health and education officials on July 29.
Parents will have a chance to discuss COVID-19 and schools during a webinar with U.S. health and education officials on July 29.
EPA alerts Garland ISD about potential lead concerns near elementary school
Late Sunday evening, Garland ISD acknowledged for the first time that the EPA has alerted the district of a potential environmental hazard. The hazard is related to the Globe-Union battery manufacturing plant. The EPA found elevated levels of lead near the banks of a creek outside the fence of Park Crest Elementary.
Late Sunday evening, Garland ISD acknowledged for the first time that the EPA has alerted the district of a potential environmental hazard. The hazard is related to the Globe-Union battery manufacturing plant. The EPA found elevated levels of lead near the banks of a creek outside the fence of Park Crest Elementary.
Top pediatricians group recommends that all students wear masks in the classroom
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that everyone over the age of 2 wear a mask in the classroom regardless of their vaccination status.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that everyone over the age of 2 wear a mask in the classroom regardless of their vaccination status.
Zaila Avant-garde breezes to National Spelling Bee win
Whether dribbling a basketball or identifying obscure Latin or Greek roots, Zaila Avant-garde doesn't show much stress.
Whether dribbling a basketball or identifying obscure Latin or Greek roots, Zaila Avant-garde doesn't show much stress.
New bill allows some North Texas community colleges to offer more four-year degree programs
The new law will take away two big barriers for many who want to earn a bachelor's degree by offering certain degrees at a low tuition.
The new law will take away two big barriers for many who want to earn a bachelor's degree by offering certain degrees at a low tuition.
Chicago mom and her 3 kids graduate this year: ‘A long time in the making’
The 2021 graduation season has been a busy one for Chicago mom Alisa Perry Johnson. All three of her children graduated this year -- and so did Perry Johnson herself.
The 2021 graduation season has been a busy one for Chicago mom Alisa Perry Johnson. All three of her children graduated this year -- and so did Perry Johnson herself.
Child advocacy groups closely watching agenda for upcoming Texas special session
Child advocacy groups say they made some headway on childcare and healthcare for families during the 2021 legislative session. Now, they’re looking ahead to the special session and beyond with a lot of unknowns.
Child advocacy groups say they made some headway on childcare and healthcare for families during the 2021 legislative session. Now, they’re looking ahead to the special session and beyond with a lot of unknowns.
Fort Worth ISD hopes summer school helps students get back on track after virtual learning
Fort Worth ISD says an unprecedented number of students will be in the classroom for the next month to get beyond the pandemic learning losses.
Fort Worth ISD says an unprecedented number of students will be in the classroom for the next month to get beyond the pandemic learning losses.
DeSoto ISD to give $3k bonus to all current, new employees
DeSoto ISD is giving a $3,000 bonus for all current and new employees. Beyond that, there are even more ways teachers can get much larger checks this year.
DeSoto ISD is giving a $3,000 bonus for all current and new employees. Beyond that, there are even more ways teachers can get much larger checks this year.