back to school

Dallas County Health and Human Services is giving school-age kids free vaccinations to get them ready for the first day — Aug.12.

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School safety and LGBTQ+ rights are among some of the biggest issues facing North Texas students this upcoming school year.

Spending on back-to-school supplies is predicted to decline this year, for the first time since 2014. With inflation top of mind, parents and teachers are looking for ways to save money.

Students who are exposed to COVID-19 no longer need to quarantine or get repeatedly tested to stay in class. But masks are still recommended for nearly half the country.

Just over 1% of kids under 5 in Dallas County have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine, and public health officials are expecting cases to rise as kids head back to school.

Dallas ISD will require students in grades 6-12 to carry clear backpacks, citing safety concerns.

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.

KERA's Rebekah Morr spoke with a children's psychologist about how to help students who're worried about the new school year.

Each school will offer breakfast and lunch that meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the state department.

Coronavirus cases are on the rise in North Texas as families prepare for the new school year. That has some educators nervous about returning to the classroom.

Dallas-Fort Worth area parents plan to spend an average of $1,087 for back-to-school items — the highest level in years, according to a recent survey by Deloitte.