Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
Graduates of comprehensive preschool less likely to be obese adults, study shows
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
Education Dept. holding summit next week to help schools reopen safely amid COVID-19
The Biden administration is holding a summit next week to help schools reopen safely in the middle of the pandemic, with plans to hear from education leaders, teachers and students.
The Biden administration is holding a summit next week to help schools reopen safely in the middle of the pandemic, with plans to hear from education leaders, teachers and students.
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
Austin ISD teacher has after hours 'porch visits' with students
One Austin ISD teacher is going above and beyond for her virtual students by doing porch visits after hours.
One Austin ISD teacher is going above and beyond for her virtual students by doing porch visits after hours.
More school staff get COVID-19 vaccines, some restaurant workers feel exposed and conflicted
Teachers are receiving their COVID-19 vaccines, but some workers who deal with the public are wondering how much longer they'll have to wait.
Teachers are receiving their COVID-19 vaccines, but some workers who deal with the public are wondering how much longer they'll have to wait.
CDC could 'soon' ease school distancing guidelines to 3 feet
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
California university paying students $75 to avoid travel during spring break
The University of California, Davis is offering students $75 to be used for “staycations” to encourage them to avoid nonessential travel during spring break.
The University of California, Davis is offering students $75 to be used for “staycations” to encourage them to avoid nonessential travel during spring break.
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Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan to leave Houston ISD
Houston ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan announced that she will be leaving the district at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
Houston ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan announced that she will be leaving the district at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
Texas State awarded $1.5M to help former students complete degrees
The $1.5 million will directly support Bring Bobcats Back, a program created in 2018 to encourage students to return and finish their degrees.
The $1.5 million will directly support Bring Bobcats Back, a program created in 2018 to encourage students to return and finish their degrees.
Texas school under fire for 'chivalry' assignment, instructing girls to 'obey' male students
Shallowater High School in Lubbock, Texas, is catching heat for a "chivalry" assignment that instructed female members of a class to "obey any reasonable request of a male" for the entire day.
Shallowater High School in Lubbock, Texas, is catching heat for a "chivalry" assignment that instructed female members of a class to "obey any reasonable request of a male" for the entire day.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
Assignment at Mississippi middle school asks students to ‘pretend like you are a slave’
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
Many Houston-area school districts still requiring masks despite Governor's announcement
In light of the announcement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott to lift the statewide mask mandate next Wednesday, many school districts are still requiring masks for their students.
In light of the announcement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott to lift the statewide mask mandate next Wednesday, many school districts are still requiring masks for their students.
Texas Education Agency updates public health guidance after governor's order
Local school boards have full authority to determine their local mask policy.
Local school boards have full authority to determine their local mask policy.
Bush Literacy Foundation working to fix literacy ‘crisis’ in Houston
One in three adults in Houston can't read past a 6th grade-level. On this National Read Across America Day, the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation talks about ways their working to improve literacy rates.
One in three adults in Houston can't read past a 6th grade-level. On this National Read Across America Day, the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation talks about ways their working to improve literacy rates.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
Local teachers hope federal government will offer more support for schools that have already opened
President Biden wants to see most schools open within the first 100 days of his administration and proposes $130 billion to reopen safely.
President Biden wants to see most schools open within the first 100 days of his administration and proposes $130 billion to reopen safely.