/tags/back-to-school back to school en-US Copyright Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:39:31 GMT /news/2024-08-09/dallas-county-will-give-free-back-to-school-vaccinations-but-get-there-early Dallas County Health and Human Services is giving school-age kids free vaccinations to get them ready for the first day — Aug.12. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:39:31 GMT /news/2024-08-09/dallas-county-will-give-free-back-to-school-vaccinations-but-get-there-early Marina Trahan Martinez /arts-culture/2024-08-08/10-things-to-do-in-north-texas-before-summer-is-over Looking for things to do in these waning days of summer break? Check out our list of adventures. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-08-08/10-things-to-do-in-north-texas-before-summer-is-over Therese Powell /education/2023-08-14/back-to-school-dallas-fort-worth-denton-north-texas School safety and LGBTQ+ rights are among some of the biggest issues facing North Texas students this upcoming school year. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /education/2023-08-14/back-to-school-dallas-fort-worth-denton-north-texas Toluwani Osibamowo /news/2023-07-12/its-back-to-school-shopping-time-and-everyone-wants-a-bargain 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. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:44:54 GMT /news/2023-07-12/its-back-to-school-shopping-time-and-everyone-wants-a-bargain Erin Kenney /health-wellness/2022-08-13/what-parents-teachers-and-students-should-know-about-the-cdcs-new-covid-guidelines 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. Sat, 13 Aug 2022 14:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-08-13/what-parents-teachers-and-students-should-know-about-the-cdcs-new-covid-guidelines Juliana Kim /health-wellness/2022-08-10/dallas-health-providers-covid-19-vaccines-kids-under-5-long-covid-north-texas 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. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-08-10/dallas-health-providers-covid-19-vaccines-kids-under-5-long-covid-north-texas Elena Rivera /education/2022-07-20/families-search-for-clear-backpacks-to-meet-new-dallas-isd-requirements Dallas ISD will require students in grades 6-12 to carry clear backpacks, citing safety concerns. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:03:28 GMT /education/2022-07-20/families-search-for-clear-backpacks-to-meet-new-dallas-isd-requirements Solomon Wilson /education/2022-01-05/omicrons-swift-emergence-tests-texas-public-schools-as-a-new-semester-begins 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. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:02:32 GMT /education/2022-01-05/omicrons-swift-emergence-tests-texas-public-schools-as-a-new-semester-begins Kate McGee | The Texas Tribune /health-wellness/2021-08-14/5-tips-on-how-to-cope-with-back-to-school-anxiety ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº's Rebekah Morr spoke with a children's psychologist about how to help students who're worried about the new school year. Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2021-08-14/5-tips-on-how-to-cope-with-back-to-school-anxiety Bekah Morr /news/2021-07-27/this-school-year-some-north-texas-students-will-recieve-free-meals Each school will offer breakfast and lunch that meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the state department. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:59:43 GMT /news/2021-07-27/this-school-year-some-north-texas-students-will-recieve-free-meals Ana Perez