Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Biden pledges tuition-free community college for all
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
Biden introduces Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary pick
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut's schools chief, tapped as Biden's education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Gov. Abbott says Texas teachers should be given priority to COVID-19 vaccine
Gov. Greg Abbott believes Texas teachers should be given priority when it comes to getting vaccinated.
Gov. Greg Abbott believes Texas teachers should be given priority when it comes to getting vaccinated.
Texas A&M investigating "large scale" cheating case as academic misconduct ticks up with online classes
Academic integrity experts said providing proactive reminders about what is acceptable helps deter students from cheating. But, they said, common sense should dictate to students when their behavior is considered cheating.
Academic integrity experts said providing proactive reminders about what is acceptable helps deter students from cheating. But, they said, common sense should dictate to students when their behavior is considered cheating.
Greenville teen remotely learning killed when vehicle crashes into house
A North Texas teenager was reportedly at home learning virtually when she was killed when a vehicle crashed into her room.
A North Texas teenager was reportedly at home learning virtually when she was killed when a vehicle crashed into her room.
74-year-old grandmother graduates from college alongside granddaughter
Pat Ormond and granddaughter Melody Ormond both graduated in November from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Pat Ormond and granddaughter Melody Ormond both graduated in November from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Texas State University holds in-person graduation ceremonies
Texas State University held in-person graduation ceremonies late this week, and over the weekend.
Texas State University held in-person graduation ceremonies late this week, and over the weekend.
Palmer ISD moves to remote learning for final weeks of 2020
Palmer ISD is east of Waxahachie and district officials are concerned about COVID-19 and how it may affect staffing.
Palmer ISD is east of Waxahachie and district officials are concerned about COVID-19 and how it may affect staffing.
Texas cancels A-F school accountability grades for 2020-21 school year, keeps STAAR testing
The Texas Education Agency announced that A-F grades for schools will not be given out for the 2020-21 school year due to “ongoing disruptions associated with COVID-19.”
The Texas Education Agency announced that A-F grades for schools will not be given out for the 2020-21 school year due to “ongoing disruptions associated with COVID-19.”
Fort Worth ISD teachers, staff to get COVID-19 bonus
Eligible full-time employees will get $1,000 and eligible part-time employees will get $500.
Eligible full-time employees will get $1,000 and eligible part-time employees will get $500.
US fully restores protections for DACA applicants
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
Dallas ISD considers waiving fall end-of-semester exams
District officials believe scrapping this semester's final exam will take the pressure off teachers and students, and they still have a plan to assess their performance.
District officials believe scrapping this semester's final exam will take the pressure off teachers and students, and they still have a plan to assess their performance.
McKinney 12-year-old uses time at home during pandemic to perfect piano skills
Music is known as a way to help relieve stress and cope. And for one 12-year-old, the remote learning environment has allowed her to reach new heights.
Music is known as a way to help relieve stress and cope. And for one 12-year-old, the remote learning environment has allowed her to reach new heights.
Trump administration suspends student federal loan payments through January
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.
Texas superintendents ask Gov. Abbott for teachers to be among 1st to get COVID-19 vaccines
The chair of the Texas Urban Council of Superintendents wrote a letter to Governor Greg Abbott asking him to include teachers in the first groups to receive the COVID-19 vaccines.
The chair of the Texas Urban Council of Superintendents wrote a letter to Governor Greg Abbott asking him to include teachers in the first groups to receive the COVID-19 vaccines.
Medical group calls for Texas schools to increase rapid testing
The Texas Medical Association is recommending more testing of staff and students in schools to head off the latest spike in COVID-19 infections.
The Texas Medical Association is recommending more testing of staff and students in schools to head off the latest spike in COVID-19 infections.
Data shows drop in math testing scores in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
Tuesday was the first look at testing data from 12 million students across the United States and confirms what many educators feared when it comes to math.
Tuesday was the first look at testing data from 12 million students across the United States and confirms what many educators feared when it comes to math.