'No more Zoom:' Fed up with distance learning, families rally for in-person education
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
Texas launches webpage on COVID-19 cases at public schools statewide
Texas public schools are required to report positive COVID-19 cases on their school campuses. The TEA and DSHS will update the data webpage weekly on Wednesdays.
Texas public schools are required to report positive COVID-19 cases on their school campuses. The TEA and DSHS will update the data webpage weekly on Wednesdays.
Houston ISD reporting positive COVID-19 cases at eight campuses
The Houston Independent School District is reporting confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 at eight of their campuses.
The Houston Independent School District is reporting confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 at eight of their campuses.
Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
Home schooling increasing amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to the Texas Home School Coalition, there’s been a 400% increase in reported withdrawals from public schools in August of this year.
According to the Texas Home School Coalition, there’s been a 400% increase in reported withdrawals from public schools in August of this year.
Lamar CISD School Board calling for $792.5 million bond on November ballot
The Lamar Consolidated Independent School District School Board is calling for a $792.5 million school bond on the November ballot.
The Lamar Consolidated Independent School District School Board is calling for a $792.5 million school bond on the November ballot.
Technical difficulties, technology distribution mark first day of virtual learning at Houston ISD
Houston ISD had a tough first day as technical difficulties flooded the system Tuesday morning.
Houston ISD had a tough first day as technical difficulties flooded the system Tuesday morning.
HISD having technical issues on first day of virtual classes
Houston ISD had several technical issues Tuesday morning on the first day of classes.
Houston ISD had several technical issues Tuesday morning on the first day of classes.
Houston ISD experiences technical issues on first day of virtual classes
The Houston Independent School District says their website is back up and running after experiencing technical issues on the first day of virtual classes.
The Houston Independent School District says their website is back up and running after experiencing technical issues on the first day of virtual classes.
Houston churches helps bridge digital divide for some HISD students
Local churches are stepping in to make sure Houston kids have the equipment they need to take virtual classes.
Local churches are stepping in to make sure Houston kids have the equipment they need to take virtual classes.
Educators prepare to return to school; teachers concerned about COVID-19
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice speaks with Houston-area teachers about their concerns related to COVID-19.
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice speaks with Houston-area teachers about their concerns related to COVID-19.
HISD, Katy, among several school districts prepping for first day of classes
HISD and several local school districts are preparing for the first day of classes at digital learning centers.
HISD and several local school districts are preparing for the first day of classes at digital learning centers.
HISD preparing to start virtual classes at digital learning centers
HISD and several other local districts are preparing to start the school year with either in-person or virtual learning.
HISD and several other local districts are preparing to start the school year with either in-person or virtual learning.
Houston ISD opens Digital Learning Centers for students in need of technology
Houston ISD will begin the school year with virtual instruction, but the district is opening Digital Learning Centers for certain students who do not have the necessary technology at home.
Houston ISD will begin the school year with virtual instruction, but the district is opening Digital Learning Centers for certain students who do not have the necessary technology at home.
HISD opens Digital Learning Centers for students in need of technology
Starting September 8, HISD will open 36 campuses as Digital Learning Centers for elementary and middle school students who do not have access to technology needed to participate in online learning at home.
Starting September 8, HISD will open 36 campuses as Digital Learning Centers for elementary and middle school students who do not have access to technology needed to participate in online learning at home.
T-Mobile giving free internet to 10M students as coronavirus pandemic places emphasis on remote learning
T-Mobile said it would give free internet access to millions of students as part of its $10.7 billion Project10 commitment, aimed at helping underserved children and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
T-Mobile said it would give free internet access to millions of students as part of its $10.7 billion Project10 commitment, aimed at helping underserved children and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston-area grandmother uses TikTok to spread positivity
"I think I'm called to do that. I'm called to bring some sort of sunshine and happiness to people's lives,” 51-year-old Sharae Young said.
"I think I'm called to do that. I'm called to bring some sort of sunshine and happiness to people's lives,” 51-year-old Sharae Young said.
Fort Bend ISD votes to delay in-person learning for another 4 weeks
Fort Bend ISD voted to delay in-person learning for another four weeks.
Fort Bend ISD voted to delay in-person learning for another four weeks.
Kendra Scott appointed professor of practice at UT Austin
Kendra Scott will co-teach a course named Women in Entrepreneurship as part of a new faculty appointment at UT Austin.
Kendra Scott will co-teach a course named Women in Entrepreneurship as part of a new faculty appointment at UT Austin.
Clear Creek ISD kindergartner tested positive for coronavirus on first day of in person classes
School representatives say there is no reason to worry because the student was not able to make any close contact. The school was properly cleaned and classes will resume normally.
School representatives say there is no reason to worry because the student was not able to make any close contact. The school was properly cleaned and classes will resume normally.