/tags/online-learning online learning en-US Copyright Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:45:30 GMT /news/2023-03-31/dallas-hybrid-preparatory-school In the state's first truly hybrid public school, an old Dallas ISD campus has adopted a new identity: It blends in-person learning part of the week with virtual learning for the rest. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:45:30 GMT /news/2023-03-31/dallas-hybrid-preparatory-school Bill Zeeble /education/2020-09-10/when-schools-went-online-these-families-lacked-internet-access-theyre-still-seeking-satisfaction LeNona Shields doesn't have internet access at home, and neither do a lot of her southern Dallas neighbors. Technology issues spurred her to pull her three kids out of Dallas schools and turn to home schooling. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 21:00:57 GMT /education/2020-09-10/when-schools-went-online-these-families-lacked-internet-access-theyre-still-seeking-satisfaction Bill Zeeble /education/2020-09-01/its-a-no-win-situation-parents-weigh-risk-of-keeping-kids-home-or-sending-them-to-school Some parents can't wait for in-person school to start. But in a lot of districts, that won't happen for a while. For the first few weeks or more of class, learning will be online only. Like it or not, students will still be home. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 20:35:21 GMT /education/2020-09-01/its-a-no-win-situation-parents-weigh-risk-of-keeping-kids-home-or-sending-them-to-school Bill Zeeble /texas-news/2020-06-03/study-shows-dallas-county-students-face-food-insecurity-online-learning-barriers-during-covid-19 As the economic impact of COVID-19 continues to batter North Texas, new research shows lower-income kids in Dallas County face growing food insecurity and… Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:52:00 GMT /texas-news/2020-06-03/study-shows-dallas-county-students-face-food-insecurity-online-learning-barriers-during-covid-19 Elizabeth Myong /education/2020-05-07/dallas-county-colleges-extend-virtual-education-into-fall The Dallas County Community College District will run classes almost completely online this fall. The seven-school system extended virtual education… Thu, 07 May 2020 22:02:26 GMT /education/2020-05-07/dallas-county-colleges-extend-virtual-education-into-fall Bill Zeeble /education/2020-05-05/after-confirming-graduation-will-be-online-only-dallas-isd-superintendent-looks-ahead Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said this year’s graduation will be online. He called it his toughest decision of the year — but now he’s… Tue, 05 May 2020 20:38:36 GMT /education/2020-05-05/after-confirming-graduation-will-be-online-only-dallas-isd-superintendent-looks-ahead Bill Zeeble /education/2016-11-15/with-more-tech-savvy-students-in-class-teachers-want-to-use-digital-tools-effectively Just about everyone is using technology, and kids are practically experts. The issue for teachers is how to get kids to use these digital tools… Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:22:25 GMT /education/2016-11-15/with-more-tech-savvy-students-in-class-teachers-want-to-use-digital-tools-effectively Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom /education/2015-09-10/free-freshman-year-texas-state-hopes-to-try-it-out The Texas State University System has an idea for future students busy with families and jobs: Don't even show up on campus freshman year.Starting next… Thu, 10 Sep 2015 14:18:08 GMT /education/2015-09-10/free-freshman-year-texas-state-hopes-to-try-it-out Matthew Watkins Texas Tribune /politics/2014-09-03/gubernatorial-debate-flap-takes-center-stage-as-abbott-unveils-higher-ed-plan Attorney General Greg Abbott brought his campaign for governor to Dallas Tuesday to draw attention to his plan for higher education. But the hottest buzz… Wed, 03 Sep 2014 05:10:52 GMT /politics/2014-09-03/gubernatorial-debate-flap-takes-center-stage-as-abbott-unveils-higher-ed-plan Shelley Kofler /education/2014-07-01/learning-disabled-siblings-graduate-thanks-to-online-classes A brother and sister in their 20s finished high school last month in Richardson even though learning disabilities slowed them down. They got high school… Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:17:25 GMT /education/2014-07-01/learning-disabled-siblings-graduate-thanks-to-online-classes Bill Zeeble