Families create 'learning pods' amid uncertain school year
The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.
The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.
Schools use anti-cheating software in age of distance learning
School districts are using software to make sure students learning from home aren't cheating.
School districts are using software to make sure students learning from home aren't cheating.
Schools use anti-cheating software to guarantee integrity of testing
As schooling continues to take place over the internet, educators are using software to make sure students aren't cheating on their exams.
As schooling continues to take place over the internet, educators are using software to make sure students aren't cheating on their exams.
Parents continue to voice concerns over school re-opening
We spoke with one family who is still dealing with personal tragedy, and don’t want to take any more chances with their other children.
We spoke with one family who is still dealing with personal tragedy, and don’t want to take any more chances with their other children.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Long Island University to launch new school for music, sports and entertainment
Roc Nation, an entertainment company founded and helmed by Jay-Z, is partnering with Long Island University in Brooklyn to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.
Roc Nation, an entertainment company founded and helmed by Jay-Z, is partnering with Long Island University in Brooklyn to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.
Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
Houston parent concerned over schools reopening
Parents across the Houston area continue to be concerned with schools reopening in the near future. Especially those parents who have children with underlying health conditions.
Parents across the Houston area continue to be concerned with schools reopening in the near future. Especially those parents who have children with underlying health conditions.
Schools stockpile PPEs in preparation for reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
At Klein ISD in northwest Harris County, huge shipments of PPE arrived Tuesday in preparation for the return to school later this month.
At Klein ISD in northwest Harris County, huge shipments of PPE arrived Tuesday in preparation for the return to school later this month.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Mothers pull off high school graduation in nine days for Klein Cain High School students
While they missed out on the usual senior year moments, three mothers came together to make sure the first class to ever graduate from Klein Cain High School would get to walk across the stage.
While they missed out on the usual senior year moments, three mothers came together to make sure the first class to ever graduate from Klein Cain High School would get to walk across the stage.
Zoned students to Oak Forest Elementary in Houston told they will go somewhere else
Oak Forest was once a middle-class neighborhood with small homes. But with easy access to downtown, the Galleria area and the Medical Center million dollar plus homes have become commonplace.
Oak Forest was once a middle-class neighborhood with small homes. But with easy access to downtown, the Galleria area and the Medical Center million dollar plus homes have become commonplace.
Experts insist kids with special needs should be allowed back in the classroom
As Texas school districts ponder the return of in-person classroom instruction, experts insist a pair of at-risk student populations should be at the first students back at school.
As Texas school districts ponder the return of in-person classroom instruction, experts insist a pair of at-risk student populations should be at the first students back at school.
Experts insist special needs kids should be allowed back in the classroom
As Texas school districts ponder the return of in-person?classroom instruction, experts insist a pair of at-risk?student populations should be at the first students back at school.
As Texas school districts ponder the return of in-person?classroom instruction, experts insist a pair of at-risk?student populations should be at the first students back at school.
Mandate requires Texas schools to open after eight-week delay
Facing the potential consequence of losing vital state funding, Texas public school districts are under orders to offer some degree of “in-person” classroom instruction no later than eight weeks after the launch of this Fall semester.
Facing the potential consequence of losing vital state funding, Texas public school districts are under orders to offer some degree of “in-person” classroom instruction no later than eight weeks after the launch of this Fall semester.
Mandate requires Texas schools to open after eight-week delay
Texas school have been given the order to open their doors eight weeks into the school year. Critics say kids should not be in school until local COVID-19 infection rates dramatically diminish.
Texas school have been given the order to open their doors eight weeks into the school year. Critics say kids should not be in school until local COVID-19 infection rates dramatically diminish.
New program helps teachers learn to teach virtually
Harris Co. Department of Education is offering teacher training and certification for educators who are heading into a unique time of in-person and virtual instruction.
Harris Co. Department of Education is offering teacher training and certification for educators who are heading into a unique time of in-person and virtual instruction.
Conroe ISD parents demand kids be allowed to attend school in-person
Several parents at Conroe ISD says they’re rallying for their kids to go back to in-person classes sooner. Currently, the district has delayed in-person classes until at least September 8th.
Several parents at Conroe ISD says they’re rallying for their kids to go back to in-person classes sooner. Currently, the district has delayed in-person classes until at least September 8th.
National teacher union supports striking if it’s unsafe to return to school
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
Texas AG: Local health authorities may not close all schools to prevent COVID-19
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued legal guidance Tuesday saying local health authorities do not have the power to delay reopening schools in order to halt future COVID-19 outbreaks.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued legal guidance Tuesday saying local health authorities do not have the power to delay reopening schools in order to halt future COVID-19 outbreaks.
City of Houston hosting drive-thru Back to School Fest for school supplies
This year's Back to School Fest will be a drive-thru event that takes place on Friday and Saturday, August 7-8 in the NRG Park Yellow Lot.
This year's Back to School Fest will be a drive-thru event that takes place on Friday and Saturday, August 7-8 in the NRG Park Yellow Lot.