UT Arlington prepares for students returning to campus with new safety measures
UT Arlington students have a four-day move-in schedule before class starts Aug. 26.
UT Arlington students have a four-day move-in schedule before class starts Aug. 26.
Students in a few North Texas school districts head back to school
Some North Texas school districts welcomed students back onto their campuses Tuesday with new safety measures in place.
Some North Texas school districts welcomed students back onto their campuses Tuesday with new safety measures in place.
Carroll ISD board considers $400K plan to address racism, diversity
More than 100 parents, students and others spoke Monday as the Carroll ISD Board in Southlake took up a plan to tackle racism.
More than 100 parents, students and others spoke Monday as the Carroll ISD Board in Southlake took up a plan to tackle racism.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Drive-thru back to school events held across Fort Worth to help families prepare for virtual learning
Several organizations in Fort Worth, including some educators, banded together to help families prepare for school in a drive-thru event Saturday.
Several organizations in Fort Worth, including some educators, banded together to help families prepare for school in a drive-thru event Saturday.
More reopening guidelines from state leaders lead to more confusion for North Texas school districts
Governor Greg Abbott and other elected officials offered up some clarification on state guidelines for Texas school districts as they prepare to reopen this fall.
Governor Greg Abbott and other elected officials offered up some clarification on state guidelines for Texas school districts as they prepare to reopen this fall.
Lake Dallas ISD has perfect response to parent asking for 'teacher pay' during virtual learning
As North Texas schools continue to offer a virtual learning option during the COVID-19 pandemic, at least one parent thinks he should be paid for the work he’s doing with his child.
As North Texas schools continue to offer a virtual learning option during the COVID-19 pandemic, at least one parent thinks he should be paid for the work he’s doing with his child.
McKinney moms create group to teach kids at home during quarantine
The chaos and confusion over when school starts and for which school district has forced groups of parents in Collin County to group together.
The chaos and confusion over when school starts and for which school district has forced groups of parents in Collin County to group together.
Fort Worth ISD moves first day of school to Sept. 8 with 4 weeks of virtual learning
Fort Worth ISD has pushed back the start of the school year until Sept. 8. All students will start off with four weeks of virtual learning.
Fort Worth ISD has pushed back the start of the school year until Sept. 8. All students will start off with four weeks of virtual learning.
Tarrant County school districts making changes to school start dates after AG's ruling
Some Tarrant County school districts are moving up their start dates for in-person instruction.
Some Tarrant County school districts are moving up their start dates for in-person instruction.
Baylor to test all students for COVID-19; Texas asks students to self-quarantine ahead of school
Universities across Texas are preparing for the fall semester and, for some, that means new safety requirements before students can step foot on campus.
Universities across Texas are preparing for the fall semester and, for some, that means new safety requirements before students can step foot on campus.
Back to School: North Texas school district start dates & delays
Most local school districts will be offering both virtual and face-to-face learning options this fall in accordance with the Texas Education Agency’s latest guidelines. However, some districts will delay reopening classrooms and start the year with only online learning.
Most local school districts will be offering both virtual and face-to-face learning options this fall in accordance with the Texas Education Agency’s latest guidelines. However, some districts will delay reopening classrooms and start the year with only online learning.
Texas AG: Local health authorities may not close all schools to prevent COVID-19
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued legal guidance Tuesday saying local health authorities do not have the power to delay reopening schools in order to halt future COVID-19 outbreaks.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued legal guidance Tuesday saying local health authorities do not have the power to delay reopening schools in order to halt future COVID-19 outbreaks.
Parents protest McKinney ISD’s plan to start school online
McKinney ISD's superintendent answered questions about if and when in-person school will resume at a virtual chamber of commerce luncheon.
McKinney ISD's superintendent answered questions about if and when in-person school will resume at a virtual chamber of commerce luncheon.
Fort Worth ISD answers questions about the school year during virtual town hall meeting
As uncertainty remains for parents and teachers planning to return to a fall school schedule, the Fort Worth Independent School District is hoping to clear up confusion and ease minds.
As uncertainty remains for parents and teachers planning to return to a fall school schedule, the Fort Worth Independent School District is hoping to clear up confusion and ease minds.
Group of parents demand answers on delay of in-person classes in Tarrant County
Dozens of angry parents demanded Monday to know how the decision was made in Tarrant County to delay the start of in-person classes until September 28.
Dozens of angry parents demanded Monday to know how the decision was made in Tarrant County to delay the start of in-person classes until September 28.
Texas waives grade promotion requirements for this year’s STAAR testing
Typically, Texas school systems must take into account a student’s score on the STAAR test to determine whether the student can be promoted to the next grade level.
Typically, Texas school systems must take into account a student’s score on the STAAR test to determine whether the student can be promoted to the next grade level.
Denton County health director recommends schools delay in-person classes until Sept. 8
The Denton County public health director has issued recommendations for schools in the county to delay face-to-face classes until Sept. 8.
The Denton County public health director has issued recommendations for schools in the county to delay face-to-face classes until Sept. 8.
Dallas ISD using delayed start date to prepare teachers for virtual instruction
The largest school district in North Texas will now have the latest instructional start date among the region's major districts.
The largest school district in North Texas will now have the latest instructional start date among the region's major districts.
CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.