Quarantine requirements may delay children's return to in-person school amid COVID-19 pandemic
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
Houston ISD teachers asking for safety before returning to school
HISD says so far, 233 of their employees have contracted COVID-19. The school year is set to begin virtually on September 8 with in-person learning pushed back until at least mid-October.
HISD says so far, 233 of their employees have contracted COVID-19. The school year is set to begin virtually on September 8 with in-person learning pushed back until at least mid-October.
Houston ISD School Board approves $31 million for devices, hotspots for students in need
The Houston Independent School District School Board approved $31 million to help students in need ahead of the upcoming school year.
The Houston Independent School District School Board approved $31 million to help students in need ahead of the upcoming school year.
Humble ISD smoothing out kinks as 45,000 students begin virtual learning
Humble ISD has taken on teaching 45,000 students online in its first week of classes way before some other school districts.
Humble ISD has taken on teaching 45,000 students online in its first week of classes way before some other school districts.
Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Hundreds of students across US in quarantine after COVID-19 outbreaks at reopened schools
Coronavirus outbreaks are hindering many school districts’ reopening plans.
Coronavirus outbreaks are hindering many school districts’ reopening plans.
"It's currently not safe": Harris Co. Judge Hidalgo debuts Roadmap to Reopen Schools
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says the Roadmap to Reopen Schools spells out when it will be safe to for schools to reopen and what reopening will look like when that time comes.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says the Roadmap to Reopen Schools spells out when it will be safe to for schools to reopen and what reopening will look like when that time comes.
LIST: School reopening plans around the Houston-area
What parents need to know about greater Houston-area school districts' back-to-school and reopening plans.
What parents need to know about greater Houston-area school districts' back-to-school and reopening plans.
HISD bus drivers fear going back to work
Houston Independent School District bus drivers are back at work for training, but many say they still feel scared getting on the bus because the school district is not doing enough to make the bus safe.
Houston Independent School District bus drivers are back at work for training, but many say they still feel scared getting on the bus because the school district is not doing enough to make the bus safe.
HISD bus drivers fear going back to work
Houston Independent School District bus drivers are back at work for training, but many say they still feel scared getting on the bus because the school district is not doing enough to make the bus safe. ?
Houston Independent School District bus drivers are back at work for training, but many say they still feel scared getting on the bus because the school district is not doing enough to make the bus safe. ?
UT Austin projects more than 75% of class seats will be online this fall
The university said almost 50 percent of undergraduates chose to attend fully online classes, with the other half choosing to take a majority of hybrid and online classes.
The university said almost 50 percent of undergraduates chose to attend fully online classes, with the other half choosing to take a majority of hybrid and online classes.
Humble ISD reports denial-of-service cyber attack on first day of online classes
Humble ISD says they have resolved a cyberattack that affected the My Humble server on the first day of online classes.
Humble ISD says they have resolved a cyberattack that affected the My Humble server on the first day of online classes.
Cy-Fair ISD teachers protest school reopening
Teachers protest reopening of Cy-Fair ISD schools as COVID-19 continues to spread through Harris County.
Teachers protest reopening of Cy-Fair ISD schools as COVID-19 continues to spread through Harris County.
Cy-Fair ISD teachers voice concerns over return to school
FOX 26 Reporter Natasha Geigel speaks with Cy-Fair ISD teachers who say they're not being listened to. The group who protested are asking the school board to delay in-person classes.
FOX 26 Reporter Natasha Geigel speaks with Cy-Fair ISD teachers who say they're not being listened to. The group who protested are asking the school board to delay in-person classes.
Parents opt out of regular vaccinations amid COVID-19 pandemic
As parents try to stay safe in the pandemic some may be inadvertently putting their kids at risk. How? Many kids aren't being vaccinated.
As parents try to stay safe in the pandemic some may be inadvertently putting their kids at risk. How? Many kids aren't being vaccinated.
HISD launches virtual course to prepare parents for distance learning
Houston Independent School District is launching a virtual course just for parents.
Houston Independent School District is launching a virtual course just for parents.
Fmr. TSU law school employee accused stealing thousands from the university
A former assistant dean of admissions and financial aid at TSU's law school allegedly stole tens of thousands in a financial aid scheme.
A former assistant dean of admissions and financial aid at TSU's law school allegedly stole tens of thousands in a financial aid scheme.
Amid ventilation worries, schools mull outdoor classes during coronavirus pandemic
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
Spring ISD hosts 'drive thru' graduation ceremony for students
The Spring Independent School District held three drive-thru ceremonies for its students on Saturday.
The Spring Independent School District held three drive-thru ceremonies for its students on Saturday.