US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
'I want to be fired,' Lamar CISD teacher heard on camera ranting towards students
"If I have to keep dealing with kids that are complete and utter morons, I’m done. I’m literally done," the teacher is heard saying. "I don’t even care if I lose my job, I want to be fired at this point."
Teacher shortages: School districts ask staff members, others to fill in as substitutes
U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.
Austin ISD shares COVID guidelines for visual, performing arts events
Austin ISD says its guidelines are for the health and safety of all student performers, staff, and audiences at events.
ACC expanding program offering up to $5K for tuition, fees
The program allows students to work toward a certificate or associate's degree in a “high-demand field” with high-earning potential as identified by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Judge: No probable cause found for Cy-Fair ISD teacher allegedly putting COVID-positive son in trunk
An official witness told police Sarah Beam had her son in the trunk of her car to "prevent her from getting exposed to possible COVID" while driving him to get additional testing at a drive-thru testing site.
Marble Falls ISD closing campuses Friday, Jan. 14
Marble Falls ISD announced on Wednesday that all campuses will be closed on Friday due to a high amount of COVID-19 cases among staff.
Lake Travis ISD offering up to five additional days of COVID testing leave
Lake Travis ISD announced that they will be offering up to 5 days of additional “COVID Testing Leave” for staff that are waiting at home for results.
Texas schools ask parents to become substitute teachers amid COVID surge
According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.
Austin ISD in need of substitute teachers as COVID cases rise
The district said the need for substitutes was even an issue since before the pandemic, now with more teachers calling in sick they’re hopeful the community will step up.
Hutto ISD experiencing school bus driver shortage due to COVID
Hutto ISD announced Sunday that it is canceling some of their regular bus routes due to a driver shortage.
Hutto ISD canceling bus routes due to staff shortage from COVID-19
Hutto ISD says that all regular routes and after-school and tutorial shuttles will be canceled until further notice.
TEA updates COVID-19 quarantine guidelines for school staff
The Texas Education Agency updated its guidelines on Jan. 7 and says the changes come as a result of updated CDC guidance.
Microschools gain popularity as omicron keep schools closed
School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education
ACC makes changes to Spring 2022 semester because of omicron
Spring classes at ACC begin Tuesday, January 18. All on-campus courses that can be moved online will be for the first two weeks of the semester.
Texas Appeals Court upholds Harris County’s right to impose mask requirement
The ruling comes in response to a previous executive order from Governor Abbott banning such mandates.
AISD resumes fully in-person classes for spring semester
AISD has several protocols in place to protect students from COVID-19 as they return to school after winter break.
Del Valle ISD welcomes students back to school as COVID surges
Many school districts are pushing through with plans for in-person classes despite a surge in COVID-19 cases across Texas.
AAP: Child COVID-19 cases hit highest level since pandemic’s start
“COVID-19 cases among US children have reached the highest case count ever reported since the start of the pandemic," the American Academy of Pediatrics said.
Biden urges schools to remain open amid COVID-19 case surge, orders 20M antiviral pills
“We know that our kids can be safe when in school,” President Joe Biden said from the White House. “That’s why I believe schools should stay open.”