'Scared and confused:' DHS says teachers shouldn't wear N95 masks; scientist says that makes 'no sense'
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.
TCU dealing with a spike in COVID-19 cases
Texas Christian University is dealing with a spike in coronavirus cases.
Texas Christian University is dealing with a spike in coronavirus cases.
Schools beginning in-person learning at Pearland ISD
Students are starting their first day of in person classes at Pearland, Clearcreek and Conroe ISD.
Students are starting their first day of in person classes at Pearland, Clearcreek and Conroe ISD.
School districts begin in-person learning
This morning, Conroe ISD, Clear Creek ISD and Pearland ISD are heading back to school for in-person learning. All three are starting in phases, not bringing everyone back at the same time.
This morning, Conroe ISD, Clear Creek ISD and Pearland ISD are heading back to school for in-person learning. All three are starting in phases, not bringing everyone back at the same time.
State creates database to track COVID-19 cases at Texas public schools
The State of Texas has launched a database to track the COVID-19 cases at public schools.
The State of Texas has launched a database to track the COVID-19 cases at public schools.
104 new COVID-19 cases reported among USC students in 4 days
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
HISD school bus drivers concerned about returning to work during pandemic
Although HISD has rolled out its Reopening Plan some workers still have questions and concerns. "How are we going to be shielded?" one bust driver said.
Although HISD has rolled out its Reopening Plan some workers still have questions and concerns. "How are we going to be shielded?" one bust driver said.
Some college students, parents may be stuck with apartment costs while taking online classes
College students and parents are concerned they could be stuck with apartment or meal plan costs while taking online classes.
College students and parents are concerned they could be stuck with apartment or meal plan costs while taking online classes.
How Houston-area school districts are handling special education amid COVID-19 pandemic
Houston-area school districts are having to figure out how to appropriately teach special education students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston-area school districts are having to figure out how to appropriately teach special education students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
How COVID-19 pandemic impacts special education services, rights
This month, the CDC found two in five Americans were reporting mental health issues as direct results of the global pandemic. As the pandemic carries on, parents have the added stress now of back to school.
This month, the CDC found two in five Americans were reporting mental health issues as direct results of the global pandemic. As the pandemic carries on, parents have the added stress now of back to school.
COVID-19 pandemic affecting special education services
FOX 26's Kaitlin Monte has more on how special education services are being affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FOX 26's Kaitlin Monte has more on how special education services are being affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public health responds to letter from 10 superintendents on schools reopening
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism from area superintendents.
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism from area superintendents.
Teachers learning how to educate students online
A number of Houston teachers are thinking outside the box to engage with students virtually.
A number of Houston teachers are thinking outside the box to engage with students virtually.
Houston-area teachers get creative with online courses
A number of Houston teachers are thinking outside the box to engage with students virtually.
A number of Houston teachers are thinking outside the box to engage with students virtually.
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism about school re-opening program
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism from area superintendents.
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism from area superintendents.
Iowa governor's push to reopen schools descends into chaos
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
10 superintendents respond to Harris County's school reopening roadmap
The superintendents said the metrics were “not attainable to resume in-person instruction in the foreseeable future”, and while they will continue to review health guidance, they plan to do what’s in the best interest of independent school districts.
The superintendents said the metrics were “not attainable to resume in-person instruction in the foreseeable future”, and while they will continue to review health guidance, they plan to do what’s in the best interest of independent school districts.
Free accredited online school popular option for students
iSchool Virtual is a fully accredited, tuition-free online public school for students in grades 3-12 across Texas.
iSchool Virtual is a fully accredited, tuition-free online public school for students in grades 3-12 across Texas.
Free accredited online school popular option for students
iSchool Virtual is a fully accredited, tuition-free online public school for students in grades 3-12 across the state of Texas.
iSchool Virtual is a fully accredited, tuition-free online public school for students in grades 3-12 across the state of Texas.
UNC-Chapel Hill to move to remote learning for undergrad courses after jump in COVID-19 cases
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.