Education

As they contend with teacher shortages and student absences, some school districts are also facing bus-driver shortages during the current wave of COVID-19.

School districts and educators across the region say there are higher rates of teachers calling in sick.

A federal lawsuit accuses Rice University of engaging in price-fixing in collaboration with other prestigious private schools across the country, inflating the cost of college for students who need aid.

Austin ISD and Hays CISD did not have enough subs to cover all the requests they got this week.

Several colleges and universities in Texas are rethinking their spring semester plans as coronavirus cases surge, amplified by the omicron variant. Institutions announced they’ll host classes online through January or allow faculty to decide whether to meet in person.

The omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the state as classes resume for most Texas school kids after their holiday break.

Many schools are pushing through with plans for in-person classes despite a surge in COVID-19 cases as they try to reassure parents and students they are prepared to open safely this week.

With more kids vaccinated and testing in place, one of the bigger hurdles now is keeping enough staff on hand.

An education bill designed to highlight and honor the nation’s best high school and college dual-credit programs seemed like an easy sell to two Congressmen from opposing parties. Until it failed. Now, they’re reintroducing it.

Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.

Chef Cynthia Nevels, CEO and owner of Soulgood, is collaborating with Dallas ISD to bring flavorful, healthy meals to cafeteria menus.

Magnolia ISD had initially suspended and even expelled some students for wearing long hair. As part of a settlement of a federal lawsuit, its school board voted Monday night to reverse its hair policy.