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Many young kids who watched ‘Sesame Street’ performed better in school, study says

If you’ve listened closely to the dialogue on “Sesame Street” in recent years, you might have thought to yourself, “Man, this is on point. Here’s a show that really gets ...

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Less than 1% of Texas students who returned to public school in person have tested positive for COVID-19

More than 2,300 Texas public school students, 0.21% of those who have returned to school in person since the beginning of this academic year, have reported testing positi...

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Ask 2 Live: Raising ‘good digital citizens’ and more from our Zoom conversation on cyberbullying

As the school year is back in session, more families have turned to online learning due to the pandemic. While online learning has been a new challenge for many families,...

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Conroe ISD makes system adjustments following cyber attack

Conroe Independent School District officials had to make some changes to their network following a cyberattack meant to overwhelm the system.

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La Porte ISD will provide free meals to all students, district says

The La Porte Independent School District announced this week that all of its students will begin to receive free meals after the U.S. Department of Agriculture extended t...

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Two Houston-area universities see record enrollment amid coronavirus pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, universities, across the country and in the Houston-area, have been forced to pivot and innovate to the likes of which they’ve never experie...

Baylor-Louisiana Tech season opener postponed due to rising COVID-19 cases

The Baylor University football season opener against Louisiana Tech was postponed due to a rising number of coronavirus cases among student-athletes, Baylor officials ann...

14 Houston-area churches welcome about 800 HISD elementary students to virtual learning centers

As part of the program by the United Methodist Church, 14 different Houston-area churches have been converted into virtual learning centers so about 800 Houston Independe...

After Needville HS senior asked to remove Black Lives Matter mask, parents and students cry foul

A ban on “Black Lives Matter” face masks at Needville High School has some parents and students accusing the school and district of bias and silencing students trying to ...

Richmond 19-year-old accused of making bomb threat against UH during Zoom lecture

A Richmond man is accused of making a bomb threat against the Univerisity of Houston during a Zoom lecture, according to a release from U.S. Attorney Ryan Patrick’s Offic...

Here’s why officials say you should stick to observing school zone laws despite online classes

Many students will be plugging in and powering on their computers instead of lacing up their shoes and dashing out the door to catch the bus for their first day of school...

Some Klein ISD students head back to campus for in-person learning

Clear Creek ISD kindergartener, staffer test positive for COVID-19

Students in Clear Creek Independent School District returned to the classroom Monday after a week on online learning.

Across South, a push to change Confederate school names

A renewed push has emerged to rename schools named for Confederate figures amid ongoing nationwide protests over police misconduct and racial injustice.

Turner: Houston’s positivity rate headed in right direction as area districts continue to reopen

Mayor Sylvester Turner said Monday that the city’s coronavirus positivity rate was headed in the right direction as school districts in the area continue to reopen.

Back to School: Anxiety kids have about virtual learning

Cy-Fair ISD community town hall aims to give parents, educators pediatricians a place to voice concerns

A virtual town hall organized by community members of the Cy-Fair Independent School District Monday night aims to get parents, educators and mental health experts and do...

Are you smarter than a 6th-grader? Take this quiz to find out

Has your kid ever brought their homework to you and all you could do was look it at with a blank stare, wondering, "Um, what the heck is this jibberish?"

Houston doctor shares safety precautions for kids going back to school

A local doctor shares how simple precautions, like wearing a face mask, using hand sanitizer and following proper social distancing guidelines can help protect kids at sc...

Parents of special needs HISD students can sign up for labs that will help them navigate virtual learning

The Houston Independent School District will offer labs in August and September to help parents of special needs students learn how to navigate virtual learning for the 2...

On edge about what’s next for your child? This school system wants you to know one thing: ‘We’re here'

See what was said in our exclusive special education Zoom conversation with education leaders, health experts

Are you a parent, family member or loved one worried about your student with special needs and how this school year will impact them?

Katy ISD students kickoff school year virtually

Ask 2: Are students locked in to their housing contracts if classes go virtual due to COVID-19?

Are students locked into their housing contracts if classes go virtual due to COVID-19?