Friday night lights with a twist in Friendswood
When schools across the country closed their doors, the superintendent of Friendswood ISD looked for a special way that students could be reached.
When schools across the country closed their doors, the superintendent of Friendswood ISD looked for a special way that students could be reached.
UH launches a virtual job fair for aspiring teachers
Melissa Wilson talks with Amber Thompson at the University of Houston about a virtual job fair for college seniors who are looking for teaching jobs.
Melissa Wilson talks with Amber Thompson at the University of Houston about a virtual job fair for college seniors who are looking for teaching jobs.
Tips on applying to college during COVID19 crisis
Ibrahin Firat of Firat Education shares some tips for high school seniors on how to apply to college.
Ibrahin Firat of Firat Education shares some tips for high school seniors on how to apply to college.
Refugee families struggle to continue learning during stay at home order
Many refugee families do not have access to a computer, internet, and they do not understand the concept of distance learning.
Many refugee families do not have access to a computer, internet, and they do not understand the concept of distance learning.
HISD to relaunch food distribution on April 6 with central packing hub
Starting on Monday, April 6, distribution will start back up with a streamlined process that will implement increased safety measures.
Starting on Monday, April 6, distribution will start back up with a streamlined process that will implement increased safety measures.
Low-income families struggle to get internet service for kids to learn online
While most parents struggle with continuing their children's education through a pandemic, it's even harder when you can't afford home computers or internet service.
While most parents struggle with continuing their children's education through a pandemic, it's even harder when you can't afford home computers or internet service.
Gov. Abbott closes Texas schools until May 4, as part of new executive order
"In accordance with the Guidelines from the President and the CDC, schools shall remain temporarily closed to in-person classroom attendance and shall not recommence before May 4, 2020."
"In accordance with the Guidelines from the President and the CDC, schools shall remain temporarily closed to in-person classroom attendance and shall not recommence before May 4, 2020."
FOX 26/My20 launches Classes at Home initiative
Fox 26 and My20 kicked off “Classes At Home”, specifically for Houston area children because school buildings may be closed but young brains are still open for business and ready to learn.
Fox 26 and My20 kicked off “Classes At Home”, specifically for Houston area children because school buildings may be closed but young brains are still open for business and ready to learn.
HISD cancels food distribution as COVID-19 precautions heighten
The cancellation will remain in effect as the district reevaluates its process for safely delivering this service to students and families.
The cancellation will remain in effect as the district reevaluates its process for safely delivering this service to students and families.
Washington Redskins' Adrian Peterson donates $50,000 to support HISD’s food distribution sites
The district, in collaboration with the Houston Food Bank, has assisted more than 22,000 households at food distribution sites since March 14, with plans to continue the program next week at 39 sites.
The district, in collaboration with the Houston Food Bank, has assisted more than 22,000 households at food distribution sites since March 14, with plans to continue the program next week at 39 sites.
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.
36 HISD campuses to distribute meals during Spring Break
HISD and Houston Food Bank to offer daily food distribution at 35 campuses this week.
HISD and Houston Food Bank to offer daily food distribution at 35 campuses this week.
Texas STAAR testing requirements waived due to COVID-19
Gov. Abbott is also asking the federal government to waive federal testing requirements.
Gov. Abbott is also asking the federal government to waive federal testing requirements.
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.
HISD to provide academic services to students during extended closure
The plan includes a distance-learning curriculum that is designed to maintain productive instruction at all grade levels beginning Monday, March 23.
The plan includes a distance-learning curriculum that is designed to maintain productive instruction at all grade levels beginning Monday, March 23.
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.
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.
HISD parents voice concern of spring break travel amid COVID-19 outbreak
Parents of HISD students are not concerned that some teachers are under self-quarantine, but they are worried that spring break travel can bring back the virus to the Houston area.
Parents of HISD students are not concerned that some teachers are under self-quarantine, but they are worried that spring break travel can bring back the virus to the Houston area.
Houston ISD places several individuals on 14-day self-quarantine
The Houston Independent School District has no confirmed cases of COVID-19. However, acting out of an abundance of caution, several individuals have been placed on a 14-day self-quarantine.
The Houston Independent School District has no confirmed cases of COVID-19. However, acting out of an abundance of caution, several individuals have been placed on a 14-day self-quarantine.
Local teens show concern about COVID-19 outbreak
Youngsters, by the way, are certainly watching coverage of COVID-19. We sat down with a group of Journalism and Yearbook students in Alief who have questions and concerns.
Youngsters, by the way, are certainly watching coverage of COVID-19. We sat down with a group of Journalism and Yearbook students in Alief who have questions and concerns.