COVID-related staff shortages close Pflugerville ISD, Williamson County school districts
Austin American Statesman
Mendez, M.
01/21/2022
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Killian, Doug; Liberty Hill Independent School District; Pflugerville Independent School District; School attendance; School districts; Teacher shortages; Teachers; Williamson County
Hutto ISD closing all schools Tuesday and Wednesday due to staff out with COVID-19
Austin American Statesman
Mendez, M.
01/16/2022
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hutto Independent School District; School attendance; School employees
TEA made right decision on 5-day Covid isolation
Beaumont Enterprise
Editorial
01/12/2022
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; School employees
COVID spike causes mass staff shortages in schools
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Johnson, K.
01/12/2022
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Fort Worth Independent School District; Public health surveillance; School employees; Teachers
Texas tells schools to keep 10-day quarantine for students for now but changes expected soon
Dallas Morning News
Donaldson, E.
01/10/2022
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Quarantines; Student health
Houston-area schools revise plans as they resume classes amid omicron surge
Houston Chronicle
Dellinger, H.
01/06/2022
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; School districts; Student health
Texas has millions for school COVID-19 testing. The money has largely gone untouched
Dallas Morning News
Richman, T.
12/13/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Dallas Independent School District; Federal aid; Grand Prairie Independent School District; Medical screening; Richardson Independent School District; Student health
How good is the COVID info for San Antonio schools? Depends where you live
San Antonio Express News
Perez, D.
10/11/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Lackland Independent School District; Medical screening; North East Independent School District; Northside Independent School District; Public health surveillance; San Antonio Independent School District; School districts; Somerset Independent School District; Southside Independent School District; Student health
Richardson Berkner HS student, 16, and an RISD teacher die from COVID-19 complications
Dallas Morning News
Smith, C.
10/05/2021
5 doc(s)
Attorney General of Texas; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken; Public health surveillance; Richardson Independent School District; School districts; Stone, Jeannie; Student health; Vital statistics; Workplace safety
Texas education commissioner blames COVID-19 for schools 'disruption'
Longview News-Journal
Conejo, A.
09/22/2021
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education; Morath, Mike
Waco-area schools see fewer new COVID-19 cases with masking, testing; Relief not seen countywide
Waco Tribune Herald
Hoover, C.
09/18/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Medical screening; School districts; Student health
Gov. Greg Abbott signs law enabling virtual learning expansion in Texas during pandemic
Dallas Morning News
Donaldson, E.
09/10/2021
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Bell, Keith; Distance education; School finance; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
Fort Worth school district will require masks starting Monday after court actions
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ramirez Jr., D.
09/10/2021
4 doc(s)
Fort Worth Independent School District; Medical equipment; Scribner, Kent P.
Some Houston-area districts still can't hire enough teachers and staff, weeks after schools reopened
Houston Chronicle
Dellinger, H.
09/10/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; School employees; Teacher shortages
After Hays closes 11 classrooms, parents call for mask mandate
Austin American Statesman
Moreno-Lozano, L.
09/09/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hays Consolidated Independent School District; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Eanes parents sue school district over mask mandate
Austin American Statesman
Asch, S.
09/07/2021
2 doc(s)
Eanes Independent School District; Leonard, Tom; Medical equipment; Parents
North Texas school districts feel COVID-19 surge, report thousands of new cases
Dallas Morning News
Donaldson, E.
09/07/2021
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; Student health
Experts question new mask opt-out policies
Dallas Morning News
Smith, C.
09/07/2021
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disease prevention; Medical equipment; Public health; School districts
Richardson school trustees affirm mask mandate as COVID-19 cases spike
Dallas Morning News
Richman, T.
09/04/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Richardson Independent School District; Stone, Jeannie; Student health
Student COVID cases nearly double across Texas in one week
Houston Chronicle
Dellinger, H.
09/04/2021
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
More Waco-area schools plan to mask up after holiday to bring down high COVID-19 caseload
Waco Tribune Herald
Saegert, R.
09/04/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; School districts; Waco, Texas
Texas’ bills on school mask mandates stalled
Dallas Morning News
Richman, T.
09/01/2021
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Bernal, Diego; Coronavirus; Dallas Independent School District; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Leach, Jeff; Medical equipment; Plano Independent School District; School districts; Student health
Student cases top worst week of last year
Austin American Statesman
Lopez, B.
08/30/2021
1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
Bell, Keith; Coronavirus; Distance education; Public health surveillance; Student health
Fort Worth schools OK mask mandate, but legal battle prevents implementation for now
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ramirez, D.
08/28/2021
3 doc(s)
Fort Worth Independent School District; Medical equipment; Scribner, Kent P.
As neighboring school districts cope with growing COVID cases, HISD prepares for first day back
Houston Chronicle
Serrano, A.
08/23/2021
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; House, Millard, II; Houston Independent School District; Medical equipment; Student health
Is your school district on the Texas attorney general’s naughty list because of mask requirements?
Dallas Morning News
Richman, T.
08/20/2021
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken; School districts
Texas public schools should restore distance learning
McAllen Monitor
Kaye, T.
08/20/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Student health
‘COVID slide’ is the least of our concerns as Texas students return to class
Austin American Statesman
Young, J.
08/19/2021
3 doc(s)
Educational test scores; Politics
What does the end of mask mandate mean for Texas students? Here’s what districts say
Dallas Morning News
Donaldson, E.
03/03/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
Texas should maintain school funding now to prevent crime in the future
Houston Chronicle
Gonzalez, E.
02/24/2021
1 doc(s)
Gonzalez, Ed; School enrollment; School finance
COVID learning makes biased STAAR even more unfair
San Antonio Express News
Vera, E.
02/17/2021
2 doc(s)
Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Texas to get $5.5 billion more in federal funding for schools but won’t say how it will be spent
Dallas Morning News
Donaldson, E.
02/14/2021
4 doc(s)
Academic performance; Coronavirus; Federal aid; Morath, Mike; School districts; School finance
Morath right to allow virtual students to skip STAAR
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
02/13/2021
2 doc(s)
Distance education; Educational tests; Morath, Mike; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Texas students need a formal opt-out process for STAAR exams during pandemic, lawmakers say
Dallas Morning News
Donaldson, E.
02/10/2021
5 doc(s)
Bernal, Diego; Coronavirus; High school graduation requirements; Morath, Mike; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
El Paso school districts weigh options for in-person state testing in 2021
El Paso Times
Carreon, C.
02/08/2021
2 doc(s)
Education Agency, Texas; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
STAAR outcome obvious; test a waste of $90M
Houston Chronicle
Nichols, S.
02/03/2021
2 doc(s)
Academic performance; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
When should campuses close due to COVID? Houston school leaders can't agree.
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
02/02/2021
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts; Student health
Future of school finance hangs in balance
San Antonio Express News
Anglin, M.
01/31/2021
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School finance
San Antonio school districts see remote learning stretching way into next year
San Antonio Express News
Picon, A.
01/17/2021
1 doc(s)
Academic performance; Coronavirus; Distance education; Edgewood Independent School District; Immunizations; Martinez, Pedro; North East Independent School District; Northside Independent School District; San Antonio Independent School District; Virtual schools
Waco ISD enrollment drop not as steep as in some districts
Waco Tribune Herald
Hoover, C.
01/17/2021
1 doc(s)
School enrollment; Waco Independent School District
Humble ISD changes metrics on COVID-19 closures
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
01/13/2021
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Humble Independent School District; School districts; Student health
COVID-19 could be the moment we turn to school choice as a road to equal opportunity
Dallas Morning News
Peterson, P.
01/10/2021
4 doc(s)
Charter schools; School choice
STAAR tests won't count this year, but Texas students will still take them
San Angelo Standard Times
Tufts, J.
12/12/2020
2 doc(s)
Educational tests; Morath, Mike; San Angelo Independent School District; School ratings; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Pasadena ISD ending online learning for some students failing classes
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
12/10/2020
3 doc(s)
Academic performance; Distance education; Pasadena Independent School District
Texas Tech, Lubbock school districts look ahead to spring semester
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Dotray, M.
12/09/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Frenship Independent School District; Lubbock Independent School District; Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District; Schovanec, Lawrence; Student health; Texas Tech University
As COVID cases push them into ‘red’ zone, superintendents in San Antonio say school won’t go fully online again
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
12/09/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts; School superintendents; Student health
Amid COVID surge, San Antonio students pour back into some campuses, abandon others
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
12/07/2020
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts; Student health
Cleveland, Liberty ISDs join other Houston-area school districts in canceling virtual learning
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
12/02/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts
Blame Texas Education Agency for unsafe classrooms
San Antonio Express News
Pease, T.
11/08/2020
1 doc(s)
Education Agency, Texas; North East Independent School District; Teachers; Teachers' groups
Failing students will soon have to return to classroom
Beaumont Enterprise
Windes, I.
11/07/2020
2 doc(s)
Academic performance; Coronavirus; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; School districts; Student health
Student enrollment dips during pandemic mean Texas schools will lose millions without state policy change
Dallas Morning News
Donaldson, E.
10/31/2020
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; School districts; School enrollment; School finance
Katy ISD closes Seven Lakes High School due to COVID outbreak
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
10/30/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Katy Independent School District; Student health
Austin ISD could roll out COVID-19 rapid testing next week
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
10/28/2020
2 doc(s)
Austin Independent School District; Coronavirus; Elizalde, Stephanie S.; Medical screening; Student health
Coronavirus cases in Texas schools remain low, but trend points upward
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
10/23/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; School districts; Student health
For those affected by COVID-19 shutdown, Texas will spend $30M to help students with severe disabilities but advocates worry it’s not enough
Dallas Morning News
Smith, C.
10/23/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Children with disabilities; Special education
Houston ISD policy was to shut down school after one confirmed COVID case. Now, it will take two.
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
10/23/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Houston Independent School District; School districts; Student health
More than 80,000 Houston ISD students return to campus for a 'year of flexibility'
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
10/20/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Elementary school students; Houston Independent School District; Hurricane Harvey; Lathan, Grenita; School year; Student health
Houston ISD opts to cancel classes on Election Day
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
10/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Holidays; Houston Independent School District; School year
Austin teachers resign as classrooms reopen
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
10/13/2020
1 doc(s)
Austin Independent School District; Coronavirus; Teacher retention; Teachers
BISD in-person start date extended; Full on-campus instruction begins Nov. 30
Valley Morning Star
Long, G.
10/10/2020
1 doc(s)
Brownsville Independent School District; Coronavirus; Distance education; Student health
Area districts nix online learning
Victoria Advocate
Douty, S.
10/04/2020
1 doc(s)
Distance education; School districts
850 Austin district teachers pledge not to return to school buildings on Monday
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
10/02/2020
1 doc(s)
Austin Independent School District; Coronavirus; School employees; Student health; Teachers
Two Texas school districts cancel remote learning options. Will others follow suit?
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
09/30/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Louise Independent School District; Morath, Mike; Roosevelt Independent School District; School districts; Student health
STAAR tests, mask rules among topics at AISD meeting
Amarillo Globe-News
Gay, D.
09/29/2020
1 doc(s)
Amarillo Independent School District; Educational tests; Medical equipment; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Student health
Waco ISD enrollment down as some parents homeschool, delay starting kindergarten
Waco Tribune Herald
Crum, B.
09/27/2020
1 doc(s)
School budgets; School enrollment; Waco Independent School District
Report: COVID-19 cases more common in upper grades; Marlin Middle School online-only until Oct. 5
Waco Tribune Herald
Crum, B.
09/26/2020
4 doc(s)
China Spring Independent School District; Coronavirus; Midway Independent School District; Public health surveillance; School districts; Student health; Waco Independent School District
Houston ISD families must choose in-person or vir-tual classes by Friday
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
09/25/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Houston Independent School District; Student health
Reopening schools should be a scientific decision
San Antonio Express News
Hughes, J.
09/25/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; Student health
Reopening: In-school instruction begins, but precautions still crucial
Valley Morning Star
Editorial
09/25/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; Student health
Conroe ISD board OKs instruction plan for TEA; sets tax rate
Houston Chronicle
Swinnerton, J.
09/23/2020
1 doc(s)
Classroom instruction; Conroe Independent School District; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas
Lake Houston area districts — Humble, Sheldon, Crosby, Huffman, New Caney — cautiously return to in-person learning
Houston Chronicle
Mehrtens, S.
09/23/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Crosby Independent School District; Distance education; Huffman Independent School District; Humble Independent School District; New Caney Independent School District; Sheldon Independent School District; Student health
Tomball, Klein school districts announce plan to sell online tickets for sports events
Houston Chronicle
Montano, A.
09/23/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Entertainment tickets; High school athletics; Klein Independent School District; Student health; Tomball Independent School District
RGV school districts secure innovative equipment to fight COVID-19 spread
Valley Morning Star
McColloch, A.
09/21/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; High school athletics; Medical equipment; Medical screening; Rio Grande Valley; School districts; Student health
More than 4,500 students and staff in Texas schools have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the school year
Dallas Morning News
Smith, C.
09/18/2020
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; School districts; School employees; Student health
As schools reopen, Texas teachers report hundreds of coronavirus safety violations
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
09/17/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School buildings; School districts; Student health; Teachers
Ashby, Nichols lead push for rural broadband expansion
Lufkin Daily News
Edwards, J.
09/15/2020
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Ashby, Trent; Broadband infrastructure; Clardy, Travis; Digital divide; Nichols, Robert; Rural Internet access
Thousands of Houston-area school children still need at-home tech as online classes ramp up
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
09/10/2020
2 doc(s)
Aldine Independent School District; Alief Independent School District; Digital divide; Distance education; Houston Independent School District; Low-income students; Spring Independent School District
Fort Worth ISD school year begins online Tuesday. But when can in-person classes start?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Allen, S.
09/06/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Fort Worth Independent School District; School districts; School year; Student health
Victoria plans for in-person instruction
Victoria Advocate
Douty, S.
09/06/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Student health; Victoria Independent School District
TEA to require public school districts to report weekly COVID-19 findings
Texarkana Gazette
Bell, A.
09/03/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Public health surveillance; School districts; School enrollment
UIL threatens sanctions if school districts and their fans don’t follow COVID-19 guidelines
Dallas Morning News
Riddle, G.
09/02/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; High school athletics; School districts; Student health; University Interscholastic League
Houston ISD considering online-only classes on Election Day
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
09/02/2020
1 doc(s)
Distance education; Election administration; Houston Independent School District; Polling places
Box office crash: COVID-19 to have negative impact on football gate receipts, booster club efforts in Central Texas
Austin American Statesman
Cantu, R.
08/22/2020
3 doc(s)
Extracurricular activities; Football; High school athletics; School budgets; School districts
Texas announces new coronavirus reporting rules for schools
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
08/21/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Morath, Mike; School districts; Student health
Texas will disclose school COVID-19 data; McLennan County death toll rises by 3
Waco Tribune Herald
Staff
08/21/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; School districts
The solution to the COVID-19 school opening conundrum is to allow local districts to decide
Dallas Morning News
Bonnen, D.
08/19/2020
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; School districts; Student health
Shopping for students without schoolrooms, Texas is spending $250 million to narrow the digital divide
Victoria Advocate
Ramsey, R.
08/17/2020
4 doc(s)
Broadband infrastructure; Digital divide; Distance education; Educational technology; Internet; School districts
Round Rock schools keep Aug. 20 start date
Austin American Statesman
Sprague, D.
08/16/2020
2 doc(s)
Distance education; Round Rock Independent School District; School district police; School districts; School year
Pandemic highlights internet gap for rural students around Waco, Central Texas
Waco Tribune Herald
Smith, J.
08/16/2020
3 doc(s)
Anderson, Charles 'Doc'; Broadband infrastructure; Digital divide; Educational technology; Rural Internet access; School districts
BACK TO SCHOOL: Central Texas campuses open virtually, in person
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
08/14/2020
4 doc(s)
Distance education; Leander Independent School District; Pflugerville Independent School District; School districts; Student health
Texas Democrats, Joe Biden campaign call on Texas to slow efforts to open schools amid coronavirus pandemic
Dallas Morning News
Cobler, P.
08/14/2020
5 doc(s)
Biden, Joe; Presidential candidates; School districts; Student health
Complaint filed against Peaster ISD superintendent for not enforcing COVID-19 masks
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lopez, B.
08/14/2020
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Parker County; Peaster Independent School District; Public health surveillance; Student health
Gov. Abbott: Some schools will teach remotely into October as COVID-19 remains a threat
Abilene Reporter-News
Moritz, J.
08/13/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts
For the few North Texas districts offering in-person instruction, students flock back to school on first day of class
Dallas Morning News
Smith, C.
08/13/2020
4 doc(s)
Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; School districts; Student health
'We can't ignore this': Hidalgo, Harris County health officials issue guidance for school reopenings
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
08/13/2020
7 doc(s)
Distance education; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; School districts; Student health
Humble ISD approves phased return to class beginning Aug. 17
Houston Chronicle
Mehrtens, S.
08/12/2020
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Crosby Independent School District; Huffman Independent School District; Humble Independent School District; New Caney Independent School District; School boards; Sheldon Independent School District; Student health
Gov. Abbott: Some schools will teach remotely into October as COVID-19 remains a threat
San Angelo Standard Times
Moritz, J.
08/12/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts; Student health
Greg Abbott visits Victoria to address COVID-19 response
Victoria Advocate
McCarthy, C.
08/12/2020
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; School districts; Unemployment benefits; Victoria County
Schools plan for probable on-campus COVID-19 cases
Victoria Advocate
Douty, S.
08/08/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; Student health
Abbott stresses Texas school boards are best to set reopenings of classrooms amid COVID
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
08/05/2020
9 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Education Agency, Texas; Medical equipment; School boards; School districts; Student health
Texas House District 135 candidates discuss local priori-ties as election date nears
Houston Chronicle
Pryce, C.
08/05/2020
1 doc(s)
Ray, Justin; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Texas House campaigns
With schools starting online only, Houston districts work to convince skeptical families to log on
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
08/04/2020
4 doc(s)
Distance education; Families; Parents; School districts
Parents rush to form pandemic learning pods
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
08/03/2020
4 doc(s)
Achievement gaps; Home schooling; School districts; School finance; Student health
Fact check: What if Texas pulls funding from schools that cancel in-person classes?
Houston Chronicle
Asch, S.
08/03/2020
6 doc(s)
Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; School attendance; School districts; School finance
Will coronavirus dim the Friday Night Lights of Texas high school football?
Austin American Statesman
Hennessy-Fiske, M.
08/02/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Football; High school athletics
Abbott, legislative leaders: Texas school boards decide when, how to resume classes
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
08/01/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; School boards; School districts; Student health
Edna ISD starts back to school, other Crossroad districts continue to plan
Victoria Advocate
Douty, S.
08/01/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; School year; Student health
Starting school in Texas just got more confusing. It didn’t have to be
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
07/31/2020
5 doc(s)
Paxton, Ken; School districts; Student health
Texas schools need some certainty during coronavirus pandemic, not more confusion, superintendents group tells state leaders
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
07/31/2020
7 doc(s)
Education Agency, Texas; Morath, Mike; Paxton, Ken; Public health; School districts; Student health; Texas Association of School Administrators; West, Royce
Fort Worth school officials move start date. Classes will be online-only for 4 weeks.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lopez, B.
07/31/2020
7 doc(s)
Distance education; Fort Worth Independent School District; School districts; School year; Scribner, Kent P.; Student health
Local school boards should control reopenings so voters can hold them accountable
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Allen, C.
07/31/2020
3 doc(s)
Distance education; Paxton, Ken; School boards; School districts; Student health
Leave politics out of reopening Texas schools. Listen to the science.
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
07/31/2020
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Paxton, Ken; School districts; Student health
Wichita Falls ISD's back-to-school plan released amid coronavirus
Wichita Falls Record News
Choate, T.
07/31/2020
2 doc(s)
Distance education; School districts; Student health; Wichita Falls Independent School District
Educators will meet challenges, but safety must be the priority
Austin American Statesman
Molina, O.
07/30/2020
8 doc(s)
Distance education; School districts; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Student health
New STAAR guidelines don't go far enough, Galveston County educators argue
Galveston Daily News
DeGrood, M.
07/30/2020
2 doc(s)
Academic promotion and retention; Educational accountability; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Give districts flexibility to safely reopen campuses
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
07/30/2020
4 doc(s)
Attorney General opinions; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Paxton, Ken; School districts; School finance; Student health
Last-minute orders, guidance and policy reversals aren't making school reopenings any easier
Waco Tribune Herald
Editorial
07/30/2020
6 doc(s)
Education Agency, Texas; Paxton, Ken; School districts
Schools risk losing Texas funding if they shutter under local health orders
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
07/29/2020
8 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Morath, Mike; Paxton, Ken; Public health; School districts; School finance; Student health
School leaders, not health officials, will decide when to start classes, Texas AG says
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
07/29/2020
5 doc(s)
Education Agency, Texas; Paxton, Ken; Powell, Beverly; School boards; School districts; Student health
Reversing course, TEA won’t fund schools closed solely due to Bexar County coronavirus health orders
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
07/29/2020
6 doc(s)
Bexar County; Boerne Independent School District; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Paxton, Ken; Public health; School districts; School finance; Student health
Abbott Waives Grade Promotion Requirements For 2020-2021 STAAR Testing
Valley Morning Star
Martinez, L.
07/28/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Academic promotion and retention; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Dallas teachers want to work, but coronavirus has made many wary of getting back into the classroom
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
07/27/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Dallas Independent School District; Teachers
Fort Worth parents in ‘impossible position’ with schools restarting online amid COVID
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
07/26/2020
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts; Student health
State Senator Seliger calls on waiver for STAAR test, accountability ratings
Amarillo Globe-News
Gay, D.
07/25/2020
2 doc(s)
Educational accountability; Seliger, Kel; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Harris County, Houston order schools to delay in-person classes until at least Sept. 8
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
07/25/2020
7 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Public health; School districts; Student health
Waco ISD board approves Sept. 8 start date for all classes, whether online or in-person
Waco Tribune Herald
Crum, B.
07/25/2020
3 doc(s)
School districts; School year; Student health; Waco Independent School District
Galveston schools to stay online for first month of instruction
Galveston Daily News
Heath, K.
07/24/2020
3 doc(s)
Clear Creek Independent School District; Coronavirus; Distance education; Galveston Independent School District; Student health; Texas City Independent School District
LISD board votes to let virtual students participate in extracurricular activities
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Dotray, M.
07/24/2020
2 doc(s)
Distance education; Extracurricular activities; Lubbock Independent School District
UIL announces how COVID-19 will alter high school football season, other fall sports
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Gosset, B.
07/22/2020
2 doc(s)
High school athletics; Student health; University Interscholastic League
What Gov. Abbott should do about STAAR test this year
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
07/22/2020
2 doc(s)
Educational tests; Hinojosa, Gina; Morath, Mike; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Confidence, trust crucial for schools to reopen
Houston Chronicle
Grieder, E.
07/22/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts; Student health; Teachers
Pandemic updates, resources
Houston Chronicle
Staff
07/22/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Humble Independent School District
La Porte ISD: Online-only classes for first 3 weeks
Houston Chronicle
Lamkahouan, C.
07/22/2020
2 doc(s)
Distance education; La Porte Independent School District; Student health
Allow hybrid classes for everyone when coronavirus is under control in Texas
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
07/22/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts; Student health
Victoria campuses to remain closed
Victoria Advocate
Douty, S.
07/21/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Student health; Victoria Independent School District
Pleas from Harlandale educators for state to support local districts
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
07/20/2020
4 doc(s)
Education Agency, Texas; Harlandale Independent School District; School districts; Student health; Teachers
TEA needs to make sure school districts have plenty of flexibility in face of virus
Amarillo Globe-News
Editorial
07/18/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; School districts; Student health
Schools can now offer online-only instruction until November, according to new state guidelines
Dallas Morning News
Smith, C.
07/18/2020
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; Hinojosa, Michael; Morath, Mike; School districts; Student health
Texas officials can delay start of school, switch to online for first four weeks, TEA says
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
07/18/2020
7 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; Public opinion polls; School districts; Student health
Texas Education Agency says schools can delay in-person classes by up to 8 weeks
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Staff
07/18/2020
4 doc(s)
Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; School districts; Student health; Tyler Independent School District
City, county officials can keep students home
Victoria Advocate
Douty, S.
07/18/2020
3 doc(s)
Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; School districts; Student health
Public, private schools in Dallas County to delay in-person classes until after Labor Day
Dallas Morning News
Smith, C.
07/17/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Private schools; Public health; School districts; Student health
As Dallas County delays high school athletics until September, a growing number of questions must be addressed
Dallas Morning News
Caplan, C.
07/17/2020
6 doc(s)
Dallas County; High school athletics; Private schools; Public health; School districts; Student health; University Interscholastic League
Lower the Stakes on STAAR
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
07/17/2020
6 doc(s)
Education Agency, Texas; Educational tests; Hinojosa, Gina; Parker, Tan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
As Texas school delays grow, Fort Worth coaches fear disrupted seasons are inevitable
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Gosset, B.
07/17/2020
4 doc(s)
High school athletics; School districts; Student health; University Interscholastic League
Houston-area high school football faces uncertain fate
Houston Chronicle
Coleman, A.
07/17/2020
6 doc(s)
High school athletics; Houston Independent School District; School districts; Student health; University Interscholastic League
We’re just not ready
Houston Chronicle
Finger, M.
07/17/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; High school athletics; School districts; Student health; University Interscholastic League
Northside, North East ISDs will start fall semester online only
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
07/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; North East Independent School District; Northside Independent School District; Student health
Texas teachers call on state leaders to delay school reopenings
Austin American Statesman
Korte, L.
07/16/2020
5 doc(s)
Education Agency, Texas; Public demonstrations; School districts; Student health; Teachers
As a teacher and a parent, Texas’ school reopening plan alarms me
Austin American Statesman
Cruser, B.
07/16/2020
3 doc(s)
Austin Independent School District; Coronavirus; School districts; Student health; Teachers
We asked Texas teachers how they feel about going back to the classroom: It’s high anxiety as coronavirus plans evolve
Dallas Morning News
Smith, C.
07/16/2020
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; School finance; Student health; Teachers
Houston ISD to remain online-only for first 6 weeks, delay return until after Labor Day
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
07/16/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Houston Independent School District; Lathan, Grenita; Student health
Houston ISD: no games or practices during virtual classes
Houston Chronicle
Coleman, A.
07/16/2020
3 doc(s)
Distance education; Extracurricular activities; Fort Bend Independent School District; High school athletics; Houston Independent School District
COVID-19: Community spread in RGV is more than 1,000 times greater than day schools closed
Rio Grande Guardian
Taylor, S.
07/16/2020
6 doc(s)
Canales, Terry; Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Distance education; Molina, Richard; Public health; Rio Grande Valley; School districts; Student health; Treviño, Eddie, Jr.
Schools are not ready to open in August in person
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
07/16/2020
3 doc(s)
Education Agency, Texas; School districts; Student health
Fort Worth school district calls for more flexibility over return to campuses amid COVID
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
07/15/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Fort Worth Independent School District; Morath, Mike; School districts; School superintendents; Student health
Texas reports highest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases
Houston Chronicle
Gill, J.
07/15/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; School districts
Kids’ spread of COVID-19 still a big unknown as schools plan August reopening
Houston Chronicle
Ackerman, T.
07/15/2020
9 doc(s)
Child care; Coronavirus; School districts; Student health
We spoke to 28 education experts, and plans for re-opening Houston-area schools are impossible
Houston Chronicle
McCoy, A.
07/15/2020
6 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; School districts; Student health; Teachers
Texas Education Agency mandates face masks for all students over 10 years-old next year
Houston Chronicle
Nix, K.
07/15/2020
3 doc(s)
Education Agency, Texas; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
AISD looks ahead as school approaches
Houston Chronicle
Webb, P.
07/15/2020
3 doc(s)
Alvin Independent School District; Coronavirus; Student health
Spring ISD hosting virtual town halls detailing back-to-school plans
Houston Chronicle
Wedding, P.
07/15/2020
3 doc(s)
Spring Independent School District; Student health
Lake Travis plans for fall
Austin American Statesman
Moreno-Lozano, L.
07/14/2020
2 doc(s)
Distance education; Lake Travis Independent School District; Student health
Some Texas schools may not reopen for in-person classes in August. Here’s how.
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
07/14/2020
5 doc(s)
Distance education; El Paso County; School districts; School year; Student health
Skip the convention, but get ready for school
Longview News-Journal
Ramsey, R.
07/14/2020
6 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Political conventions; Republican Party of Texas; School districts
VISD continues to adjust back to school plans
Victoria Advocate
Douty, S.
07/14/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Student health; Victoria Independent School District
Schools need federal support to reopen safely. The president’s bluster is a major distraction
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
07/13/2020
6 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Centers for; School districts; Student health; Trump, Donald
District survey alarms Round Rock teachers
Austin American Statesman
Osborn, C.
07/12/2020
6 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Round Rock Independent School District; Student health; Teachers
TEA creates an impossible school choice for parents
San Antonio Express News
Garcia, G.
07/12/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; School districts; Trump, Donald
Texas must reevaluate policies guiding re-opening of public schools in COVID hotspots
Rio Grande Guardian
Lucio Jr., E.
07/10/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; School districts; Student health
TEA: Choice between on-campus and remote instruction for students in upcoming school year
Wichita Falls Record News
Choate, T.
07/09/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; Morath, Mike; School districts; Student health
TEA provides districts with timely PPE, guidance on reopening campuses
Amarillo Globe-News
Editorial
07/08/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
Texas guidelines will let parents choose remote or in-person classes; masks to be required in school
Austin American Statesman
Korte, L.
07/08/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Huberty, Dan; Medical equipment; Morath, Mike; School districts; Student health; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
TEA releases return protocol
Beaumont Enterprise
Windes, I.
07/08/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Morath, Mike; School districts; Student health
Commissioner mandates Texas schools reopen in the fall
Galveston Daily News
Ferguson, J.
07/08/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Galveston Independent School District; Huberty, Dan; Medical equipment; Morath, Mike; School attendance; School districts; Student health; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
Waco schools likely to exceed state guidelines on masking, distancing this fall
Waco Tribune Herald
Crum, B.
07/08/2020
6 doc(s)
Education Agency, Texas; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health; Waco Independent School District
Longer school days coming for Garland ISD students in 2020-2021
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
07/07/2020
1 doc(s)
Achievement gaps; Black or African American students; Garland Independent School District; Hispanic or Latino students; School year
Despite plans for reopening in fall, uncertainty lingers for Houston-area schools and parents
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
07/07/2020
3 doc(s)
Alvin Independent School District; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Houston Independent School District; Humble Independent School District; Spring Independent School District; Student health
Let’s continue the timeout on STAAR tests
Houston Chronicle
Candelaria, N.
07/07/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texas State Teachers Association
Teachers, students shouldn’t fear STAAR
Midland Reporter Telegram
Editorial
07/07/2020
2 doc(s)
Midland Independent School District; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Waco ISD prepares new curriculum model as schools prepare to reopen in fall
Waco Tribune Herald
Crum, B.
07/04/2020
1 doc(s)
Curriculum; School districts; Waco Independent School District
In response to pandemic, UIL asks schools to shut down summer camps
Austin American Statesman
Jones, T.
07/03/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; High school athletics; Student health; University Interscholastic League
Education groups urge Abbott, other leaders to step up school safety
Longview News-Journal
Barton, K.
07/02/2020
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
School districts; School safety; Task forces
School districts react to state guidelines for remote instruction
Amarillo Globe-News
Gay, D.
07/01/2020
3 doc(s)
Amarillo Independent School District; Canyon Independent School District; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; River Road Independent School District; Student health
Coronavirus or not, Texas students must take STAAR in 2020-21
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
07/01/2020
2 doc(s)
Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Texas’ reopening was a disaster. Schools must be smarter.
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
07/01/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; Student health
Montgomery County school districts react to TEA’s guidance for fall class
Houston Chronicle
Swinnerton, J.
07/01/2020
3 doc(s)
Conroe Independent School District; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; Montgomery Independent School District; School attendance; Splendora Independent School District; Student health; Texas Virtual Schools Network
San Angelo ISD gives students choice of going back to school or virtual classes in 2020-21
San Angelo Standard Times
Tufts, J.
06/27/2020
1 doc(s)
Distance education; San Angelo Independent School District; School districts; Student health
Waco ISD board laments lack of guidance from state on reopening school in fall
Waco Tribune Herald
Crum, B.
06/27/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; School districts; Student health; Waco Independent School District
Texas Education Agency delays release of school reopening health guidance
El Paso Times
Smith, M.
06/25/2020
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health; Texas State Teachers Association
TEA new attendance guidelines assure school funding with remote learning options
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Barton, K.
06/25/2020
2 doc(s)
Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; School districts; Student health
TEA announces attendance guidelines, VISD adjusts back to school plans
Victoria Advocate
Douty, S.
06/25/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; School attendance; Victoria Independent School District
As coronavirus cases soar, Texas outlines plan to reopen schools
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
06/24/2020
7 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
Austin school board OKs $1.65 billion budget amid calls to divert district police funds
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
06/24/2020
3 doc(s)
Austin Independent School District; School budgets; School district police
TEA draft leaves most rules for fighting coronavirus in schools to local leaders
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
06/24/2020
7 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; Morath, Mike; School attendance; School districts; School finance; Student health
Fort Bend ISD announces plans for next year
Houston Chronicle
Nix, K.
06/24/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Fort Bend Independent School District; Student health
Cy-Fair ISD uses $1 billion budget to addresses future funding worries
Houston Chronicle
Pryce, C.
06/24/2020
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District; Rosenthal, Jon E.; School budgets
TEA spells out funding for distance learning but delays advice on how to open classrooms
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
06/24/2020
6 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; Morath, Mike; School districts; Student health
Citing attendance uncertainty, North East ISD adopts budget without decision on raises
San Antonio Express News
Malik, A.
06/23/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; North East Independent School District; School attendance; School budgets; School employee salaries
Texas districts shouldn’t send kids back to school without proper protection against COVID-19 - and that includes masks
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
06/22/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Garland Independent School District; School districts; School year; Student health
Fort Worth area class of 2020 reflects on year amid COVID-19
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
06/21/2020
2 doc(s)
High school graduates; Patrick, Dan
Amarillo ISD moving ahead with in-person classes in fall
Amarillo Globe-News
Gay, D.
06/19/2020
2 doc(s)
Amarillo Independent School District; Coronavirus; School year; Student health
TEA commissioner: Amid COVID, students will be back in seats this fall
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
06/19/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hinojosa, Gina; Huberty, Dan; Medical equipment; Morath, Mike; School districts; Student health; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Texas American Federation of Teachers
Texas says schools can reopen in the fall; the state won’t require face masks or virus testing
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
06/19/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Dallas Independent School District; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
Texas students will return to school in person this fall amid coronavirus, state says
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
06/19/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hinojosa, Gina; Medical equipment; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; School districts; Student health; Wu, Gene
Texas schools ‘will be safe’ to reopen in August, education commissioner says
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
06/19/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Hinojosa, Gina; Morath, Mike; School districts
Lufkin ISD addresses Abbott's announcement, COVID-19 concerns
Lufkin Daily News
Juarez, G.
06/19/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Lufkin Independent School District; Morath, Mike; School districts; Student health
Access to broadband is high on Texas Education Agency’s radar
Rio Grande Guardian
Morath, M.
06/18/2020
1 doc(s)
Broadband infrastructure; Distance education; Internet; Morath, Mike; Student health
WFISD seeks survey input on in-person classes for upcoming school year
Wichita Falls Record News
Kowalick, C.
06/17/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Student health; Wichita Falls Independent School District
District officials react to PPE distribution from Texas Education Agency
Amarillo Globe-News
Gay, D.
06/15/2020
1 doc(s)
Education Agency, Texas; Medical equipment; School districts
Texas schools will look different come August. Here’s how.
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
06/14/2020
3 doc(s)
School districts; Student health
Dallas ISD offers ideas on what school could look like next year, says it won’t start early
Dallas Morning News
Smith, C.
06/13/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Dallas Independent School District; Hinojosa, Michael; School year
In unexpected move, TEA providing PPE to all schools in fall
Longview News-Journal
Barton, K.
06/11/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Medical equipment; School districts
HISD scales back proposal for staff raises, drawing union rebuke
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
06/05/2020
1 doc(s)
Houston Independent School District; School budgets; School employee salaries; Teacher salaries
Year-round school is not a simple fix to the complex education problems COVID-19 has created
Dallas Morning News
Mitchell, J.
06/01/2020
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Association of Texas Professional Educators; Education Agency, Texas; School finance; School year; Year-round schooling
Coronavirus in Texas: Amid unknowns, educators grapple with how to reopen schools
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
05/31/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School year; Texas State University; University campuses; University of Texas at Austin
Despite clearance, public schools need not be in a hurry to reopen now
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Editorial
05/30/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; Summer school
All HISD summer school classes will be online only
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
05/29/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Houston Independent School District; School year; Summer school
Southeast Texas schools opt out of TEA assessment
Beaumont Enterprise
Windes, I.
05/27/2020
3 doc(s)
Education Agency, Texas; Educational tests; School districts
Pasadena district summer school is expected to be busy because of pandemic
Houston Chronicle
Lamkahouan, C.
05/27/2020
4 doc(s)
Distance education; Pasadena Independent School District; Summer school
Coronavirus in Texas: Abbott gives OK for in-person summer school but some districts balk
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
05/26/2020
6 doc(s)
School districts; Student health; Summer school
Good riddance COVID-19 school year, but this summer still requires a lot of work
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
05/24/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School year
COVID forces Fort Worth-area schools to mull big changes. Here’s what’s on the table.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
05/24/2020
3 doc(s)
Fort Worth Independent School District; School districts; School year; Student health
Texas kids can go to camp, school and play sports. But is it safe as COVID cases rise?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
05/24/2020
6 doc(s)
Children's health care; Coronavirus; Summer school; Youth camps
Teacher group says June 1 too soon for in-person classes
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
05/21/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Student health; Summer school; Teachers; Texas State Teachers Association
Summer school can be in person, but Fort Worth area districts are staying online
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Hartley, J.
05/21/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Student health; Summer school; Teachers; Texas State Teachers Association
Abbott: Texas schools can offer in-person summer school starting June 1
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Camarillo, V.
05/20/2020
2 doc(s)
School districts; Summer school
Coronavirus in Texas: Abbott gives OK for in-person summer school but some districts balk
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
05/19/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; Student health; Summer school
Abbott: Texas schools can offer in-person summer school starting June 1
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Camarillo, V.
05/19/2020
3 doc(s)
School districts; Summer school
Texas schools can re-open for summer classes under ‘safe distancing practices’
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
05/19/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Student health; Summer school
School reopening requires care, planning. Don’t rush it.
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
05/19/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Morath, Mike; School districts; Student health
Texas to allow in-person summer school June 1; San Antonio school districts eye July start
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
05/19/2020
3 doc(s)
San Antonio, Texas; School districts; Summer school
Texas should seize this chance to reinvent its schools
Austin American Statesman
Shoho, A.
05/16/2020
2 doc(s)
Broadband infrastructure; Digital divide; Distance education; Internet; Public schools
Year-round school in Texas next year to deal with COVID-19? We say yes
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
05/15/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; School year
What did Texas students learn — or not — this school year? State gives parents test to see if children have ‘COVID slide’
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
05/14/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Fort Bend ISD students likely to continue online classes next year
Houston Chronicle
Nix, K.
05/13/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Fort Bend Independent School District; Texas Virtual Schools Network
Mass athletic equipment giveback a sign of times at Friendswood, Clear Lake
Houston Chronicle
Dunnam, T.
05/13/2020
1 doc(s)
High school athletics
Will Fort Worth schools open for fall amid coronavirus?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
05/10/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Fort Worth Independent School District; School year; Student health
Could longer school year with more breaks help in 2020-21? State officials make the case
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
05/08/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; School year; Year-round schooling
Pandemic highlights Texas' educational shortcomings
Waco Tribune Herald
Spellings, M.
05/08/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Public schools
Should distance learning count toward school discipline days? Advocacy groups say yes
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
05/04/2020
3 doc(s)
Disciplinary alternative education programs; Distance education; School year
Back to school, back to normal in just one way
San Antonio Express News
Brodesky, J.
05/03/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; School year
Schools adopt pass/fail grading concept, give students more chances
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Wilson, J.
04/27/2020
2 doc(s)
Academic performance; Academic promotion and retention; School districts
Up to 850 San Angelo ISD students have fallen through the cracks in online education
San Antonio Express News
Tufts, J.
04/24/2020
3 doc(s)
Distance education; Internet; San Angelo Independent School District
San Antonio charter network, ordered to close school, plans lawsuit against TEA
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
04/23/2020
3 doc(s)
Academically unacceptable schools; Charter schools; Education Agency, Texas; Morath, Mike; New Frontiers Charter School
Gov. Abbott cancels in-person classes for rest of school year
Houston Chronicle
Shelton, C.
04/22/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Distance education; Humble Independent School District; School year
Spring ISD schools to remain closed through remainder of school year
Houston Chronicle
Wedding, P.
04/22/2020
2 doc(s)
Distance education; School year; Spring Independent School District
Area schools to continue remote teaching, move graduations
Austin American Statesman
Washington, A.
04/19/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; High school students; School year
Who’s vetting the apps and websites kids are using for school?
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
04/19/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education
How are districts going to address the COVID slide?
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
04/19/2020
2 doc(s)
Academic performance; Coronavirus; Distance education; School year
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas schools closed to students for rest of 2019-2020 school year
El Paso Times
Smith, M.
04/18/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Distance education; El Paso Community College; Executive orders; School year; Socorro Independent School District; University of Texas at El Paso; Ysleta Independent School District
Texas schools closed for rest of semester
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Dotray, M.
04/18/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Distance education; Executive orders; Frenship Independent School District; Lubbock Independent School District; Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District; School year
Texas schools closed for rest of term
Texarkana Gazette
Middleton, J.
04/18/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; School districts; School year
Fort Bend ISD cancels in-person classes for remainder of 2019-20 school year
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
04/15/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Fort Bend Independent School District; School year; Student health
School closures create additional hurdles for kids with special needs
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
04/13/2020
4 doc(s)
Children with disabilities; Coronavirus; Distance education; Special education
Easter message appropriate in today’s world
Lufkin Daily News
Ashby, T.
04/12/2020
3 doc(s)
Ashby, Trent; Coronavirus
Schools hunt missing students
San Antonio Express News
Malik, A.
04/11/2020
1 doc(s)
Distance education; Low-income students; North East Independent School District; Northside Independent School District; San Antonio Independent School District; School attendance
Why not just cancel school in Houston and make up class time later? Money.
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
04/10/2020
2 doc(s)
Canales, Terry; Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts; School year
KIPP, YES Prep campuses to remain closed for rest of school year
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
04/09/2020
1 doc(s)
Charter schools; Coronavirus; IDEA Public Schools; Knowledge is Power Program; School year; YES Prep Public Schools
KIPP Public Schools says coronavirus closure will last all semester thanks to COVID-19
San Antonio Express News
McBride, A.
04/09/2020
3 doc(s)
Charter schools; Coronavirus; IDEA Public Schools; Knowledge is Power Program; School year
Coronavirus exposes the stark digital divide in this country; Let’s commit to closing it
Dallas Morning News
Jakes, T.
04/06/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Digital divide; Distance education; Educational technology; Internet
Now more than ever, Houston’s ‘digital divide’ imperils children’s education
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
04/06/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Digital divide; Distance education; School districts
San Antonio educators: our best efforts can’t stop coronavirus closures from hurting students
San Antonio Express News
Malik, A.
04/04/2020
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Digital divide; Distance education; Edgewood Independent School District; School year; Southwest Independent School District
Leander school district approves changes to GPA, class rank as part of coronavirus response
Austin American Statesman
Washington, A.
04/02/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Grade-point averages; Leander Independent School District; School year
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas schools closed until at least May 4 to curb coronavirus spread
El Paso Times
Smith, M.
04/01/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; School districts; School year
Abbott orders Texas schools to remain closed until at least May 4
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
04/01/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; School year
State steps up its fight against coronavirus
Lufkin Daily News
Ashby, T.
03/29/2020
3 doc(s)
Ashby, Trent; Coronavirus; Employers; Small businesses
Austin-area districts prepare to close for remainder of school year amid coronavirus pandemic
Austin American Statesman
Taboada, M.
03/26/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; School year
Schools and students with disabilities likely to struggle with special ed at a distance
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
03/23/2020
6 doc(s)
Children with disabilities; Coronavirus; Distance education; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Special education
Shift aquifer funding to COVID-19 assistance
San Antonio Express News
Brodesky, J.
03/22/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Edwards Aquifer; Local referendums; Local taxes; Nirenberg, Ron; Sales taxes; Unemployment; VIA Metropolitan Transit
Texas schools keep feeding students despite canceled classes
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
03/21/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; School lunches; School year
Closing schools in Texas was the right move
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
03/21/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Public schools; School year; Student health
Gov. Abbott shuts Texas schools, restricts bars and restaurants through April 3
San Antonio Express News
Goldenstein, T.
03/20/2020
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Executive orders; Public health; Turner, Chris
The coronavirus has ground life to a halt, but educating our kids must go on
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
03/19/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Dallas Independent School District; Digital divide; Educational technology; Garland Independent School District; Plano Independent School District
With STAAR tests waived due to COVID-19, districts to decide promotions, graduations
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/19/2020
3 doc(s)
Academic promotion and retention; Coronavirus; Educational tests; High school graduation requirements; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Don’t forget to feed our children during pandemic closures
Austin American Statesman
Abrams, S.
03/18/2020
3 doc(s)
Child hunger; Coronavirus; School lunches; Women, Infants and Children program
San Antonio’s school districts extend campus closures two weeks, A&M S.A. out for semester
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
03/18/2020
4 doc(s)
Charter schools; Coronavirus; Distance education; Judson Independent School District; Northside Independent School District; San Antonio Independent School District; Southwest Independent School District; Student health
Schools address STAAR testing decision
Amarillo Globe-News
Gay, D.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
‘Uncharted territory’: Austin-area schools shutter amid coronavirus fears
Austin American Statesman
Chang, J.
03/17/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; School year
CORONAVIRUS IN TEXAS: STAAR testing canceled for 2019-20 school year
Austin American Statesman
Moreno-Lozano, L.
03/17/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Education Agency, Texas; Educational tests; Morath, Mike; School year; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Dallas shuts it down
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
03/17/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Dallas, Texas; Disease preparedness; Johnson, Eric; Public health
Texas cancels high-stakes STAAR tests amid COVID-19 closures. Dallas, Richardson schools closed indefinitely.
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
03/17/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Dallas Independent School District; Morath, Mike; Richardson Independent School District; School districts; School year; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott waives STAAR test requirements amid COVID-19 school closures
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Krause, Matt; Morath, Mike; Patterson, Jared; Powell, Beverly; School districts; School year; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Zwiener, Erin
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott suspends STAAR testing requirements over coronavirus
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Aldine Independent School District; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Educational tests; Humble Independent School District; School districts; School year; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Gov. Greg Abbott waives STAAR testing; East Texas superintendents applaud move
Longview News-Journal
Barton, K.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Texas STAAR test requirements waived due to coronavirus outbreak
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Dotray, M.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Educational tests; Lubbock Independent School District; Morath, Mike; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Governor waives state STAAR testing requirements
Lufkin Daily News
Juarez, G.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Student health
STAAR test cancelled? Texas governor waived testing requirements due to coronavirus
San Angelo Standard Times
Moritz, J.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Coronavirus has some state agencies curtailing public services
San Antonio Express News
Dexheimer, E.
03/17/2020
6 doc(s)
Coronavirus; State agencies
Governor Abbott waives STAAR testing for 2019-20 school year
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Wellerman, Z.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
VISD, other area schools prepare as COVID-19 spreads
Victoria Advocate
Douty, S.
03/17/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Student health; Victoria Independent School District
STAAR tests unlikely for Waco ISD; lost days won't be made up
Waco Tribune Herald
Crum, B.
03/17/2020
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Charter schools; Coronavirus; School year; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Waco Independent School District
How long will school be canceled because of COVID-19? ‘It’s not looking good.’
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
03/16/2020
4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Morath, Mike; School districts; School year; Student health
Is it too late to stop the coronavirus?
Dallas Morning News
Kuchment, A.
03/16/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Public health surveillance
Dallas County postpones jury trials till May 8
Dallas Morning News
Branham, D.
03/16/2020
4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Driver licenses; Public health
‘Large numbers’ of Texas kids could miss rest of school year, education commissioner warns
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
03/16/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Morath, Mike; School districts; School year; Student health
Area school districts extend spring break to limit coronavirus spread
Waco Tribune Herald
Hoppa, K.
03/14/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; School year
Delayed response: UIL suspends boys basketball tournament
Austin American Statesman
Cantu, R.
03/13/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; High school athletics; Student health; University Interscholastic League
Texas coronavirus: Another case in Montgomery County; Cruz ending self-imposed quarantine
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
03/13/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Cruz, Ted
Valley schools brace for COVID-19
McAllen Monitor
Wilson, M.
03/13/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District; McAllen Independent School District; Student health; University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bexar County school districts to resume classes Monday — for now
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
03/13/2020
1 doc(s)
Bexar County; Coronavirus; School districts
Waco, Midway ISDs to resume class Monday despite coronavirus concerns
Waco Tribune Herald
Crum, B.
03/13/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; La Vega Independent School District; Midway Independent School District; Student health; Waco Independent School District
CCISD message: Some Corpus Christi residents may have been exposed to coronavirus
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Camarillo, V.
03/12/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Corpus Christi Independent School District; Public schools; Student health; Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
