CHARTER SCHOOLS

Typically political allies, two of the state’s top Republicans have endorsed different candidates in six GOP primary runoff races.

Student and staff COVID-19 cases declined after districts reported their highest levels in January since the pandemic began. But the data is incomplete and likely an undercount.

The strike is "not in the best interest" of students after a year of COVID disruption, a school official said.

HOUSTON The Etoile Academy Charter School in southwest Houston hosted two weeks of teacher training before starting the semester with remote learning on Monday. The schools founder and superintendent, Kaleigh Colombero, says the key to success is communication with families. Is a link not working?More than 200 students are enrolled in the charter school. The school has been doing regular surveys with families, Colombero said. The most recent one showed the vast majority of students are going to stick with virtual learning once in-person instruction begins on Sept. 8.