Dallas ISD to start school year with online-only learning until at least early October
Dallas ISD will start the school year on September 8 with virtual only learning for at least the first four weeks.
Dallas ISD will start the school year on September 8 with virtual only learning for at least the first four weeks.
UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Dallas mayor hosts back to school fair as other districts kick off a new year
The 24th annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair is happening this week at Fair Park. But like so many other things, it will look a lot different this year.
The 24th annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair is happening this week at Fair Park. But like so many other things, it will look a lot different this year.
Another Collin County school district reports COVID-19 cases
A second Collin County school district that recently re-opened with kids on campus is reporting coronavirus cases.
A second Collin County school district that recently re-opened with kids on campus is reporting coronavirus cases.
Prosper ISD reports 3 COVID-19 cases in second week of school
A fast-growing school district that began both in-person and online classes last week is already reporting new cases of COVID-19.
A fast-growing school district that began both in-person and online classes last week is already reporting new cases of COVID-19.
More students returning to class, Dallas ISD evaluating Sept. 8 start date
It’s an exciting and in many cases uncertain day for students in at least 13 more North Texas school districts.
It’s an exciting and in many cases uncertain day for students in at least 13 more North Texas school districts.
Sunday storms knock out power, internet for Allen ISD students learning virtually
Weekend storms caused widespread power outages and knocked down trees in Allen. Residents say they didn’t have power for more than 12 hours.
Weekend storms caused widespread power outages and knocked down trees in Allen. Residents say they didn’t have power for more than 12 hours.
UNC-Chapel Hill to move to remote learning for undergrad courses after jump in COVID-19 cases
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.
Fort Worth ISD parents protest plans for online learning
Some Fort Worth families protested at the school district’s headquarters on what would have been the first day of school. They are upset about online learning.
Some Fort Worth families protested at the school district’s headquarters on what would have been the first day of school. They are upset about online learning.
Students in more than 20 North Texas districts start school Monday
It’s the first day of school for kids in at least 20 North Texas school districts. Most are starting out online.
It’s the first day of school for kids in at least 20 North Texas school districts. Most are starting out online.
Group of McKinney parents pool together to hire a teacher for help with virtual learning
With many school districts continuing with remote learning some families are pooling together their money to pay for a teacher to help out their kids.
With many school districts continuing with remote learning some families are pooling together their money to pay for a teacher to help out their kids.
60,000 Dallas ISD students set to begin picking up electronic devices on Monday
Dallas ISD families will begin the process Monday of picking up tens of thousands of iPads and Chromebooks for elementary and middle school students.
Dallas ISD families will begin the process Monday of picking up tens of thousands of iPads and Chromebooks for elementary and middle school students.
Contract to rebuild tornado-ravaged Dallas ISD schools terminated due to alleged corruption
Dallas ISD terminated a contract critical to the reconstruction of two schools severely damaged during the October 2019 tornado outbreak.
Dallas ISD terminated a contract critical to the reconstruction of two schools severely damaged during the October 2019 tornado outbreak.
HEB ISD celebrates teachers prior to first day of school
The Hurst Euless Bedford school district celebrated its teachers and staff Friday morning before the start of the school year.
The Hurst Euless Bedford school district celebrated its teachers and staff Friday morning before the start of the school year.
Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Hundreds of students across US in quarantine after COVID-19 outbreaks at reopened schools
Coronavirus outbreaks are hindering many school districts’ reopening plans.
Coronavirus outbreaks are hindering many school districts’ reopening plans.
Dallas teachers rally for online learning through January 2021
A long caravan of teachers and supporters circled Dallas ISD's governance center for a demonstration to keep in-person school closed “until it is safe.”
A long caravan of teachers and supporters circled Dallas ISD's governance center for a demonstration to keep in-person school closed “until it is safe.”
More students kick off the year with virtual classes
Frisco ISD will start the new school year Thursday with online learning only.
Frisco ISD will start the new school year Thursday with online learning only.
Rough start for remote learning at Mansfield with some students still without devices
Mansfield ISD started online school Wednesday. But there are still students who don't have the tech to be taught at home.
Mansfield ISD started online school Wednesday. But there are still students who don't have the tech to be taught at home.
Student move-in begins for North Texas-area universities
North Texas colleges and universities are starting to welcome students back on campus for the fall term.
North Texas colleges and universities are starting to welcome students back on campus for the fall term.