Katy ISD school board approves virtual learning for grades K-6

Katy ISD school board approves virtual learning for grades K-6

According to a release, the Katy Virtual Academy (KVA) online learning program was approved for students enrolled in kindergarten through sixth grade.

According to a release, the Katy Virtual Academy (KVA) online learning program was approved for students enrolled in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Spring ISD to require masks in district buildings, campuses

Spring ISD to require masks in district buildings, campuses

The Spring Independent School District announced on Tuesday evening they will be requiring masks for all students, staff, and visitors.

The Spring Independent School District announced on Tuesday evening they will be requiring masks for all students, staff, and visitors.

Supt. House talks about HISD's plan as the pandemic puts a strain on school districts

Supt. House talks about HISD's plan as the pandemic puts a strain on school districts

COVID isn't only causing safety concerns in schools but also adding to employee shortages, thousands of students not returning to school and kids playing catch up after virtual learning.

COVID isn't only causing safety concerns in schools but also adding to employee shortages, thousands of students not returning to school and kids playing catch up after virtual learning.

Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in

Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in

As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.

As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.

Conroe ISD offers limited PreK-6 virtual program during first semester

Conroe ISD offers limited PreK-6 virtual program during first semester

Conroe ISD says the limited virtual program is being offered for students in grades PreK-6 only, and the application for the program closes on Tuesday, August 10.

Conroe ISD says the limited virtual program is being offered for students in grades PreK-6 only, and the application for the program closes on Tuesday, August 10.

Surging COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations causing school districts to update health protocols

Surging COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations causing school districts to update health protocols

As COVID-19 cases surge, some Houston-area school districts are updating their health protocols. Fort Bend ISD announced Sunday that the district will now offer a virtual learning option, and HISD’s board of trustees is expected to vote this week on a proposed mask mandate.

As COVID-19 cases surge, some Houston-area school districts are updating their health protocols. Fort Bend ISD announced Sunday that the district will now offer a virtual learning option, and HISD’s board of trustees is expected to vote this week on a proposed mask mandate.

US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges

US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges

As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.

As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.