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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hockaday School teacher arrested for child porn

A preschool teacher at Dallas’ Hockaday School for girls was arrested for allegedly paying for child porn.

Tarrant County hosts Back to School Roundup drive-thru event

Some things must go on and the Tarrant County Back to School Roundup was one of them. There were no haircuts or hugs this year but parents were still able to pick up free school supplies.

Undocumented families face immense challenges as virtual school year looms

There unforeseen challenges for those who don’t have the proper paperwork to live in this country and for those whose socioeconomic levels are at the bottom rung. 

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Long Island University to launch new school for music, sports and entertainment

Roc Nation, an entertainment company founded and helmed by Jay-Z, is partnering with Long Island University in Brooklyn to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.

Psychologist offers tips for back-to-school anxiety and fears
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It's already a time of high anxiety and the start of the school year is just adding to that in many families. Parkland Health's lead psychologist Dr. Rebecca Corona joins Good Day with some suggestions both for parents who are sending their kids back into the classroom and parents who will be dealing with virtual learning.