Texas teen wins $25K for work on possible COVID-19 solution
14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.
14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.
Waxahachie ISD to offer only in-person learning after Nov. 2
The Waxahachie Independent School District wants all kids back in the classroom by Nov. 2.
The Waxahachie Independent School District wants all kids back in the classroom by Nov. 2.
Betsy DeVos visits North Texas for discussion on COVID-19 and education
Education Secretary Betsy Devos visited a charter high school in Garland Thursday to talk to students, parents and teachers about challenges and opportunities during the pandemic.
Education Secretary Betsy Devos visited a charter high school in Garland Thursday to talk to students, parents and teachers about challenges and opportunities during the pandemic.
Pilot program gives select Texas schools COVID-19 rapid test kits
Staff and students who have written parent permission will have access to the rapid COVID-19 tests at the eight school districts across Texas.
Staff and students who have written parent permission will have access to the rapid COVID-19 tests at the eight school districts across Texas.
Tarrant County public health director suggests students return to virtual-learning only
Tarrant County health officials want all students back home and out of the classroom. Right now, there’s no sign of that happening.
Tarrant County health officials want all students back home and out of the classroom. Right now, there’s no sign of that happening.
Dallas ISD considers adding six weeks to 2020-21 school year
Dr. Michael Hinojosa says shutting down Dallas ISD schools in March resulted in a drastic learning loss for some students.
Dr. Michael Hinojosa says shutting down Dallas ISD schools in March resulted in a drastic learning loss for some students.
DeSoto ISD back to school fair to be held this Saturday
It's long after the start of the school year but one suburban district says it is finally time for a back to school fair. Students in DeSoto ISD return to class later this month.
It's long after the start of the school year but one suburban district says it is finally time for a back to school fair. Students in DeSoto ISD return to class later this month.
12-year-old college student, planning to major in aerospace engineering
12-year-old Caleb Anderson is a sophomore at Chattahoochee Technical College. He's expected to graduate college by 14.He said he wants to be an astronaut.
12-year-old Caleb Anderson is a sophomore at Chattahoochee Technical College. He's expected to graduate college by 14.He said he wants to be an astronaut.
More students return to the classroom in Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs
Some Dallas and Fort Worth students will return to in-person learning Monday as part of the districts' plans to bring students back in phases.
Some Dallas and Fort Worth students will return to in-person learning Monday as part of the districts' plans to bring students back in phases.
Mark Wahlberg donates 1.3 million masks to U.S. schools, including Florida
He also recorded a social media message thanking essential workers and teachers for the work they’ve done as the world combats COVID-19.
He also recorded a social media message thanking essential workers and teachers for the work they’ve done as the world combats COVID-19.
CDC reports COVID-19 clusters at UNC campus during first weeks of reopening
Colleges across the country are struggling to salvage the fall semester as campus coronavirus cases skyrocket.
Colleges across the country are struggling to salvage the fall semester as campus coronavirus cases skyrocket.
Tarrant County leaders expect uptick in COVID-19 cases as schools reopen
Twenty separate school districts within Tarrant County are under close watch as efforts push forward to further mitigate COVID-19.
Twenty separate school districts within Tarrant County are under close watch as efforts push forward to further mitigate COVID-19.
Dallas, Arlington & Irving ISD allow in-person learning for some students on Monday
Some of the biggest school districts welcomed back a limited number of students to classrooms on Monday.
Some of the biggest school districts welcomed back a limited number of students to classrooms on Monday.
Frustrated Marion County teacher posts tearful video on Facebook, goes viral
A local teacher says online classes have been a nightmare.
A local teacher says online classes have been a nightmare.
TEA's COVID-19 breakdown by school district abruptly taken down
The state's website tracks the COVID-19 numbers in Texas schools. An Excel file posted Thursday showed the case breakdown by district before it was later removed.
The state's website tracks the COVID-19 numbers in Texas schools. An Excel file posted Thursday showed the case breakdown by district before it was later removed.
Dallas ISD board considers hybrid learning model
Dallas ISD school board trustees will consider having high schools adopt a hybrid model of both in-person and virtual learning.
Dallas ISD school board trustees will consider having high schools adopt a hybrid model of both in-person and virtual learning.
In-person learning starts for students in Kennedale ISD
Educators in Kennedale ISD said it has been tough not interacting with kids in person. But now the kids are back in the classroom and they’re ready to get started.
Educators in Kennedale ISD said it has been tough not interacting with kids in person. But now the kids are back in the classroom and they’re ready to get started.
Fort Worth ISD delays in-person classes until October 19
In a 5-4 vote, trustees decided to extend online learning and give students the option to return to the classroom October 19 instead of the original date of October 5.
In a 5-4 vote, trustees decided to extend online learning and give students the option to return to the classroom October 19 instead of the original date of October 5.
600 children displaced by Hurricane Laura enroll at Dallas ISD
Back to school has looked different for everyone this year. But for evacuees from Hurricane Laura now living in Dallas hotels, they are signing up in a whole new school district.
Back to school has looked different for everyone this year. But for evacuees from Hurricane Laura now living in Dallas hotels, they are signing up in a whole new school district.
Dallas ISD considers hybrid learning model for high schools, one elementary school
District leaders say they’ve heard from parents. They understand the demand and capacity at schools, and they believe this proposal will help get as many students on campus as possible while maintaining social distancing.
District leaders say they’ve heard from parents. They understand the demand and capacity at schools, and they believe this proposal will help get as many students on campus as possible while maintaining social distancing.