Teachers turn COVID-19 desk shields into Jeeps: 'Playful, not imprisoned'
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
As more colleges stay online, students demand tuition cuts
In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.
In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.
Dallas mother creates Facebook group to help make virtual learning easier for parents, students
A Dallas ISD mother created a social network with hundreds of other families who now have to make virtual learning a way of life for at least a month.
A Dallas ISD mother created a social network with hundreds of other families who now have to make virtual learning a way of life for at least a month.
Parents of North Texas special needs children work to make virtual learning effective
As many parents are struggling to navigate the world of virtual learning, some are in an even more difficult situation -- they're parents of students with special needs.
As many parents are struggling to navigate the world of virtual learning, some are in an even more difficult situation -- they're parents of students with special needs.
Video shows large group of Baylor students gathering amid social distancing restrictions
Video of the gathering shows a large group of people socializing.
Video of the gathering shows a large group of people socializing.
Texas to begin reporting COVID-19 case numbers by school district
Texas will soon begin releasing information on coronavirus infections involving students and staff in an effort to trace outbreaks in public schools.
Texas will soon begin releasing information on coronavirus infections involving students and staff in an effort to trace outbreaks in public schools.
TCU reports 55 new COVID-19 cases on campus
TCU Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Kathy Cavins-Tull sent out a letter to students Tuesday asking them not to host parties, attend parties or come on class if they feel sick.
TCU Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Kathy Cavins-Tull sent out a letter to students Tuesday asking them not to host parties, attend parties or come on class if they feel sick.
Parents said Dallas mayor's annual back to school fair was big help as they get ready for virtual learning
Dallas ISD, like many other school districts, will start the school year entirely online. The move was announced just as the Dallas mayor began hosting back to school fair.
Dallas ISD, like many other school districts, will start the school year entirely online. The move was announced just as the Dallas mayor began hosting back to school fair.
Two Texas A&M sororities under quarantine orders due to COVID-19
At least two sororities at Texas A&M are under chapter wide quarantine orders due to coronavirus exposure.
At least two sororities at Texas A&M are under chapter wide quarantine orders due to coronavirus exposure.
North Texas school districts experience internet outages during virtual learning
Just as students try to get used to virtual learning, thousands of teachers across dozens of North Texas school districts experienced internet outages on Thursday.
Just as students try to get used to virtual learning, thousands of teachers across dozens of North Texas school districts experienced internet outages on Thursday.
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.