Texas House Democrats want to cancel in-person STARR testing
Teacher groups are against in-person testing, and Texas Democratic lawmakers want the test canceled altogether.
Teacher groups are against in-person testing, and Texas Democratic lawmakers want the test canceled altogether.
There aren't enough substitute teachers to step in when coronavirus keeps Texas teachers out of the classroom
Texas school districts, like those across the country, are having trouble keeping their classrooms staffed as teachers stay home for COVID-related quarantine or isolation and the well of substitute teachers is drier than in past years.
Texas school districts, like those across the country, are having trouble keeping their classrooms staffed as teachers stay home for COVID-related quarantine or isolation and the well of substitute teachers is drier than in past years.
Dallas ISD’s ‘Operation Comeback’ urging 11,000 students to return to school
Thousands of Dallas ISD students have not bothered to show up to class or log in for online learning this year. The district hopes to change that.
Thousands of Dallas ISD students have not bothered to show up to class or log in for online learning this year. The district hopes to change that.
COVID-19 claims the life of longtime North Texas educator
Family members said Abel Mojica, a longtime educator in the Dallas and Grand Prairie school districts, died because of COVID-19 last week.
Family members said Abel Mojica, a longtime educator in the Dallas and Grand Prairie school districts, died because of COVID-19 last week.
Mural honors married Grand Prairie teachers who died of COVID-19
Paul and Rosemary Blackwell both taught in Grand Prairie ISD. Their colleagues wanted to do something to honor their legacy.
Paul and Rosemary Blackwell both taught in Grand Prairie ISD. Their colleagues wanted to do something to honor their legacy.
Dallas ISD approves plan adding 5 school weeks to some campuses
Trustees approved three different school calendars. Two of them extend the school year for some students.
Trustees approved three different school calendars. Two of them extend the school year for some students.
Dallas ISD considers adding 5 weeks to school year due to learning losses from pandemic
Dallas ISD knows its plan to add five weeks to the school year will only work if principals, teachers and parents are on board. That's why the district's plan will allow people to have choices.
Dallas ISD knows its plan to add five weeks to the school year will only work if principals, teachers and parents are on board. That's why the district's plan will allow people to have choices.
Irving ISD conducts home visits to connect with truant students
Teachers and staff from the Irving school district are going door to door to learn why students are not showing up for class.
Teachers and staff from the Irving school district are going door to door to learn why students are not showing up for class.
Fort Worth ISD enacts grade recovery policy for failing students
Fort Worth ISD made another change to help students struggling with their grades during the pandemic.
Fort Worth ISD made another change to help students struggling with their grades during the pandemic.
Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
Dallas ISD teachers use President Biden's inauguration as a teaching moment for democracy
Dallas ISD encouraged its teachers to show the livestream of the inauguration in their classes so students could witness the historic moment as it happened.
Dallas ISD encouraged its teachers to show the livestream of the inauguration in their classes so students could witness the historic moment as it happened.
3 different calendars being considered for Dallas ISD schools next school year
Two of the calendars would add about five weeks of instruction time, while the third option is for campuses that want to keep a traditional school year.
Two of the calendars would add about five weeks of instruction time, while the third option is for campuses that want to keep a traditional school year.
Dallas ISD to open its first hybrid learning school
Students at the Hybrid Future School will attend classes in person twice a week and then learn remotely three times a week.
Students at the Hybrid Future School will attend classes in person twice a week and then learn remotely three times a week.
Crowley ISD increases security at schools after online threats target kids
A post warning a hate group may try and hurt kids on Inauguration Day led to an increase in police presence at schools in Crowley ISD.
A post warning a hate group may try and hurt kids on Inauguration Day led to an increase in police presence at schools in Crowley ISD.
Freshman and sophomores can't return to Stanford for winter quarter
Less than 48 hours before winter quarter begins, students received an email from the university president that freshmen and sophomores will not be able to return to campus. The email cited the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases, lengthening public health restrictions and how those restrictions likely will affect the on-campus undergrad experience.
Less than 48 hours before winter quarter begins, students received an email from the university president that freshmen and sophomores will not be able to return to campus. The email cited the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases, lengthening public health restrictions and how those restrictions likely will affect the on-campus undergrad experience.
UT Austin undergraduate hybrid classes go fully online until February
All undergraduate hybrid courses, except in pharmacy and nursing, will be held online as part of an effort to keep the UT community safe as students return to Austin, according to a letter to students issued Jan. 8.
All undergraduate hybrid courses, except in pharmacy and nursing, will be held online as part of an effort to keep the UT community safe as students return to Austin, according to a letter to students issued Jan. 8.
DeVos, Chao, Mulvaney resign after pro-Trump riot at US Capitol
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Trump’s former acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney now serving as special envoy to Northern Ireland have resigned in the wake of the pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Trump’s former acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney now serving as special envoy to Northern Ireland have resigned in the wake of the pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Texas State requiring COVID-19 tests for students, staff living on campus
A letter to students dated Jan. 4 shared what Texas State students are expected to do before returning to campus for the spring semester.
A letter to students dated Jan. 4 shared what Texas State students are expected to do before returning to campus for the spring semester.
Italy ISD extends winter break due to COVID-19
A North Texas school district is extending its winter break because of a rising number of faculty and staff members with COVID-19.
A North Texas school district is extending its winter break because of a rising number of faculty and staff members with COVID-19.
COVID-19 claims life of Tarrant County education pioneer
Dr. Dennis Dunkins encouraged generations of minorities to seek college degrees. He's now being remembered for his passion for educational equality.
Dr. Dennis Dunkins encouraged generations of minorities to seek college degrees. He's now being remembered for his passion for educational equality.