New program helps teachers learn to teach virtually
Harris Co. Department of Education is offering teacher training and certification for educators who are heading into a unique time of in-person and virtual instruction.
Harris Co. Department of Education is offering teacher training and certification for educators who are heading into a unique time of in-person and virtual instruction.
Conroe ISD parents demand kids be allowed to attend school in-person
Several parents at Conroe ISD says they’re rallying for their kids to go back to in-person classes sooner. Currently, the district has delayed in-person classes until at least September 8th.
Several parents at Conroe ISD says they’re rallying for their kids to go back to in-person classes sooner. Currently, the district has delayed in-person classes until at least September 8th.
National teacher union supports striking if it’s unsafe to return to school
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
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.
City of Houston hosting drive-thru Back to School Fest for school supplies
This year's Back to School Fest will be a drive-thru event that takes place on Friday and Saturday, August 7-8 in the NRG Park Yellow Lot.
This year's Back to School Fest will be a drive-thru event that takes place on Friday and Saturday, August 7-8 in the NRG Park Yellow Lot.
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.
More parents looking to homeschool amid pandemic
Parents are grappling with what to do for their kid's education this fall as te COVID-19 pandemic is forcing changes to the school year. So many are looking at homeschool.
Parents are grappling with what to do for their kid's education this fall as te COVID-19 pandemic is forcing changes to the school year. So many are looking at homeschool.
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.
Parents want right to send kids to school in-person
One Conroe mom wants the right to have her kids start school in the building and not online.
One Conroe mom wants the right to have her kids start school in the building and not online.
Tuition insurance: Will it cover COVID-19?
With the COVID-19 pandemic creating uncertainty around college in the fall, many students and parents are wondering if tuition insurance is a good idea.
With the COVID-19 pandemic creating uncertainty around college in the fall, many students and parents are wondering if tuition insurance is a good idea.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Pearland ISD employee under investigation for slavery Facebook post
A Pearland ISD employee is under investigation after making a social media post about slavery.
A Pearland ISD employee is under investigation after making a social media post about slavery.
Barbers Hill ISD upholds hair policy that led to controversial suspensions over long dreadlocks
During a virtual meeting on Monday afternoon, the district board heard arguments from the ACLU of Texas on behalf of DeAndre and his cousin Kaden Bradford.
During a virtual meeting on Monday afternoon, the district board heard arguments from the ACLU of Texas on behalf of DeAndre and his cousin Kaden Bradford.
Harris Co. superintendents told in-person instruction should be delayed until October
"In-person, face-to-face instruction should not be made available for any grades from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 until October 2020."
"In-person, face-to-face instruction should not be made available for any grades from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 until October 2020."
Colleges win immigration battle but fear for US reputation
Even with a fresh victory on behalf of international students, U.S. universities fear they're losing a broader fight over the nation's reputation as a place that embraces and fosters the world's best scholars.
Even with a fresh victory on behalf of international students, U.S. universities fear they're losing a broader fight over the nation's reputation as a place that embraces and fosters the world's best scholars.
‘Be the change’: 4 high school students create a coloring book to teach kids about COVID-19
Four high schoolers decided that they could make a more entertaining and hands-on way to help kids understand a disease that confuses even adults — with a coloring book.
Four high schoolers decided that they could make a more entertaining and hands-on way to help kids understand a disease that confuses even adults — with a coloring book.
YMCA will offer virtual learning centers for students to study online, while parents return to work
With parents returning to work and students staying home for the start of the school year, the YMCA will offer space for elementary-age kids to attend virtual-class.
With parents returning to work and students staying home for the start of the school year, the YMCA will offer space for elementary-age kids to attend virtual-class.
Crosby ISD's back-to-school plans released as two coaches test positive for COVID-19
Dr. Davis estimates the two Crosby ISD coaches who tested positive for COVID-19 came in contact with 40 to 60 students.
Dr. Davis estimates the two Crosby ISD coaches who tested positive for COVID-19 came in contact with 40 to 60 students.
How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.