Disney, Kennedy Space Center offering free online activities for kids during school closures
Entertainment options are slim, but luckily for parents, some area attractions are coming to the rescue.
Entertainment options are slim, but luckily for parents, some area attractions are coming to the rescue.
Student, two faculty members test positive for COVID-19, says Baylor University president
Livingstone says the cases are all travel-related and that the university anticipates they will have additional positive cases during the days and weeks ahead.
Livingstone says the cases are all travel-related and that the university anticipates they will have additional positive cases during the days and weeks ahead.
Trump allows states to cancel school testing amid pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump announced that states can cancel school testing that was previously required by the federal government.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump announced that states can cancel school testing that was previously required by the federal government.
Some North Texas parents finding programs used for their kid's online learning too difficult to use
Many schools have shifted to remote e-learning as North Texas districts monitor the coronavirus situation.
Many schools have shifted to remote e-learning as North Texas districts monitor the coronavirus situation.
Texas A&M postpones graduation ceremony amid COVID-19 crisis
Texas A&M University announced it will postpone its Spring 2020 graduation ceremony. The university says it plans to deliver diplomas in the mail.
Texas A&M University announced it will postpone its Spring 2020 graduation ceremony. The university says it plans to deliver diplomas in the mail.
Questions, concerns arise as Dallas ISD goes online for 155,000 students
Dallas ISD students are on Spring Break. But in a matter of days, thousands of parents, students and teachers will be navigating online instruction.
Dallas ISD students are on Spring Break. But in a matter of days, thousands of parents, students and teachers will be navigating online instruction.
Florida universities to extend online classes through rest of spring semester
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says all state universities will continue online classes only through the remainder of the spring semester.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says all state universities will continue online classes only through the remainder of the spring semester.
Baylor to go online for rest of semester, postpones commencement
In addition to classes going online, May commencement ceremonies will be postponed, but degrees will still be conferred for those who satisfy their academic requirements and spring graduates will be able to walk at an August ceremony.
In addition to classes going online, May commencement ceremonies will be postponed, but degrees will still be conferred for those who satisfy their academic requirements and spring graduates will be able to walk at an August ceremony.
Some North Texas school districts, including Dallas ISD, to close schools "indefinitely"
A handful of North Texas school districts, including Dallas ISD, have announced schools will be close indefinitely to help slow the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.
A handful of North Texas school districts, including Dallas ISD, have announced schools will be close indefinitely to help slow the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.
Abbott waives STAAR testing requirements, Texas school districts told to prepare for longer closures
Students will not be required to take the STAAR test for the 2019-2020 school year.
Students will not be required to take the STAAR test for the 2019-2020 school year.
Scholastic offering free educational online activities for children to keep learning
With millions of children home from school over the next couple weeks, Scholastic has put together a website to keep students busy and learning.
With millions of children home from school over the next couple weeks, Scholastic has put together a website to keep students busy and learning.
Home school teacher offers parents tips amid closings due to coronavirus
Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.
Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.
Texas Education Agency finalizing changes to state testing amid school closures due to coronavirus
The Texas Education Agency is finalizing changes to the administration of state assessments this year as coronavirus concerns have caused school closures across the state.
The Texas Education Agency is finalizing changes to the administration of state assessments this year as coronavirus concerns have caused school closures across the state.
Trump waives interest on federally owned student loans in effort to ease financial impact of virus outbreak
Donald Trump announced his administration will waive interest on federally owned student loans.
Donald Trump announced his administration will waive interest on federally owned student loans.
List of North Texas school districts extending Spring Break due to coronavirus threat
A growing number of North Texas school districts have announced they are extending Spring Break for students amid COVID-19 coronavirus concerns.
A growing number of North Texas school districts have announced they are extending Spring Break for students amid COVID-19 coronavirus concerns.
SMU, UNT among North Texas colleges moving classes online due to coronavirus concerns
Several more North Texas universities are moving classes to online instruction due to concerns of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Here is a full list:
Several more North Texas universities are moving classes to online instruction due to concerns of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Here is a full list:
Dallas ISD prepares for campus disruptions due to coronavirus threat
With growing concerns of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Dallas ISD is making plans for any campus disruptions.
With growing concerns of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Dallas ISD is making plans for any campus disruptions.
UT Austin extends spring break, plans to switch classes to online
The announcement comes after a number of Texas universities announced that they were going to be extending their spring breaks.
The announcement comes after a number of Texas universities announced that they were going to be extending their spring breaks.
TCU, Baylor extend Spring Break, move to online classes due to coronavirus fears
Texas Christian University and Baylor University have announced they are extending their Spring Break for students and temporarily moving to online teaching amidst COVID-19 coronavirus concerns.
Texas Christian University and Baylor University have announced they are extending their Spring Break for students and temporarily moving to online teaching amidst COVID-19 coronavirus concerns.
Seattle public schools to close for at least 2 weeks amid coronavirus outbreak
The Seattle Public School District will close for at least two weeks amid concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus, The Seattle Times reported, citing an email that went out to school administrators.
The Seattle Public School District will close for at least two weeks amid concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus, The Seattle Times reported, citing an email that went out to school administrators.