Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa Talks Challenges Educating Students During Coronavirus Shutdown

The big concern is continuing education at home with an estimated 40% of the student body lacking internet access.

• Mar 18, 2020

Multiple North Texas School Districts To Pay Employees During Coronavirus-Related Closures

Multiple North Texas school districts say they will pay employees while schools are closed indefinitely due to coronavirus.

• Mar 17, 2020

Baylor University Extends Online Classes, Cancels May Graduation Ceremonies

The outbreak of the new coronavirus and fears about it's spread has Baylor University extending online instruction for the remainder of the semester and canceling all May Commencement ceremonies

• Mar 17, 2020

Multiple North Texas School Districts Close Schools Indefinitely During Coronavirus Outbreak

The school district said the decision follows advice from Dallas County Health and Human Services.

• Mar 16, 2020

Lots Of Ways To Keep Kids Learning While Schools Shut Down Due To Coronavirus

There are a number of educational websites parents can check out for elementary school students.

• Mar 16, 2020

DCCCD Extends Spring Break Through March, Then Returns With Online-Only Classes

The Dallas County Community College District is joining a number of other campuses in North Texas and is extending spring break because of concerns over the new coronavirus.

• Mar 16, 2020

Cyber Attack On Fort Worth ISD Should Not Impact Online Learning During Coronavirus

Most of the online curriculum the district will be encouraging students to use comes from outside vendors.

• Mar 16, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott Cancels STAAR Standardized Tests For Public School Students

Last week a Texas state representative petitioned to have all standardized public school testing canceled because of the coronavirus, today Governor Greg Abbott made it official.

• Mar 16, 2020

As COVID-19 Concerns Close Campuses, State Representative Wants STAAR Testing Eliminated

As public school districts across Texas continue to close campuses and modify schedules because of COVID-19, a Texas representative is requesting that all standardized testing be canceled.

• Mar 13, 2020

At Least 15 North Texas School Districts Extend Spring Break In Effort To Prevent Coronavirus

The idea is to allow the districts more time to assess the situation as students, teachers and staff return from their vacations.

• Mar 12, 2020

SMU Moves To Online Classes For First 2 Weeks After Spring Break Due To Spread Of Coronavirus

SMU is also cancelling or postponing on-campus gatherings of more than 50 people through the end of April.

• Mar 12, 2020

Dallas ISD To Offer Students Free Meals During Spring Break

The meals are available for students up to 18-years-old and to students with disabilities without regard to age.

• Mar 12, 2020

Paul Quinn College Discontinues Face-To-Face Classes For Remainder Of Spring Semester Due To COVID-19 Concerns

Students have also been told to stay away from the campus until further notice in the wake of coronavirus concerns.

• Mar 11, 2020

Dallas ISD Students Taste, Vote On Potential School Cafeteria Options

More than 50 options were taste-tested by the students from all grade levels who then voted on their preferences.

• Mar 11, 2020

TCU Extends Spring Break, Will Resume Classes Online Due To Coronavirus In Fort Worth

There are no cases of COVID-19 on the TCU campus, but there is a confirmed case nearby.

• Mar 11, 2020

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