Students in Plano ISD start the year off with virtual learning
Thousands and students and teachers in the Plano Independent School District started virtual learning Wednesday.
Thousands and students and teachers in the Plano Independent School District started virtual learning Wednesday.
Mansfield ISD to begin delivering devices to students' homes for virtual learning
Mansfield ISD announced it will now deliver electronic devices needed for virtual learning to its students’ homes instead of requiring pickup.
Mansfield ISD announced it will now deliver electronic devices needed for virtual learning to its students’ homes instead of requiring pickup.
Aubrey ISD hosts first volleyball game of the year since COVID-19 pandemic began
High school sports in North Texas for schools that are not 5A or 6A started Tuesday. That included several volleyball matches.
High school sports in North Texas for schools that are not 5A or 6A started Tuesday. That included several volleyball matches.
Prosper ISD prepares to bring back some students on campus Wednesday
Prosper ISD in Collin County will be among the first set of districts to start school on Wednesday with some kids in the classroom.
Prosper ISD in Collin County will be among the first set of districts to start school on Wednesday with some kids in the classroom.
Dallas ISD to host back to school webinars for parents
Dallas ISD is hosting six three-hour long sessions covering several topics about the start of school -- from safety protocols and transportation to technology and sports.
Dallas ISD is hosting six three-hour long sessions covering several topics about the start of school -- from safety protocols and transportation to technology and sports.
UT Austin projects more than 75% of class seats will be online this fall
The university said almost 50 percent of undergraduates chose to attend fully online classes, with the other half choosing to take a majority of hybrid and online classes.
The university said almost 50 percent of undergraduates chose to attend fully online classes, with the other half choosing to take a majority of hybrid and online classes.
Staff members at Carroll ISD, Wylie ISD test positive for COVID-19 as school start nears
Two North Texas school districts that plan to welcome students back on campus in the coming days and weeks are already dealing with coronavirus cases among staff members.
Two North Texas school districts that plan to welcome students back on campus in the coming days and weeks are already dealing with coronavirus cases among staff members.
Mansfield ISD revises supply pick-up plan after parents wait for hours
After long lines were reported over the weekend, Mansfield ISD expanded its efforts to help parents pick up students’ virtual school supplies.
After long lines were reported over the weekend, Mansfield ISD expanded its efforts to help parents pick up students’ virtual school supplies.
Massive undertaking underway as Dallas ISD distributes 60K iPads, laptops and hotspots
Starting this week, Dallas ISD is distributing 60,000 iPads, laptops and hotspots to elementary school students so they’re ready for the first day of virtual learning.
Starting this week, Dallas ISD is distributing 60,000 iPads, laptops and hotspots to elementary school students so they’re ready for the first day of virtual learning.
Plano 13-year-old gives backpacks to kids in need
People can learn a lot from a Plano 13-year-old. He spent this past weekend getting and filling 100 backpacks with school supplies for children in need in Collin County.
People can learn a lot from a Plano 13-year-old. He spent this past weekend getting and filling 100 backpacks with school supplies for children in need in Collin County.
School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
SMU planning to welcome students back in two weeks
Southern Methodist University has an elaborate plan to welcome the campus community back in two weeks.
Southern Methodist University has an elaborate plan to welcome the campus community back in two weeks.
North Paulding High School switches to digital learning after COVID-19 cases and viral photo
North Paulding High School officials announced the school will be closed to students on Monday and Tuesday.
North Paulding High School officials announced the school will be closed to students on Monday and Tuesday.
Lake Worth ISD employee tests positive for COVID-19
As more schools are opening, a positive COVID-19 case has turned up at one campus in Lake Worth.
As more schools are opening, a positive COVID-19 case has turned up at one campus in Lake Worth.
Classes begin for students in Garland, other North Texas school districts
The summer break ends Monday for students and teachers in Garland ISD and a few other North Texas school districts.
The summer break ends Monday for students and teachers in Garland ISD and a few other North Texas school districts.
Final preparations underway for North Texas districts starting their school year with virtual learning Monday
It will be a different look for the first day of classes in Garland ISD on Monday, with no students inside the buildings.
It will be a different look for the first day of classes in Garland ISD on Monday, with no students inside the buildings.
Mansfield ISD hosts annual back-to-school bash as drive-thru event
Many Mansfield ISD students are now better equipped for the beginning of the school year, even though it will start virtually.
Many Mansfield ISD students are now better equipped for the beginning of the school year, even though it will start virtually.
Families create 'learning pods' amid uncertain school year
The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.
The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.
Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Liberty University's Jerry Falwell Jr. taking leave of absence
Liberty University issued a one-sentence statement Friday announcing the decision.
Liberty University issued a one-sentence statement Friday announcing the decision.