/tags/virtual-learning virtual learning en-US Copyright Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:30:30 GMT /education/2023-06-07/denton-isd-pulls-plug-on-virtual-academy-after-lawmakers-fail-to-pass-funding-increases Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:30:30 GMT /education/2023-06-07/denton-isd-pulls-plug-on-virtual-academy-after-lawmakers-fail-to-pass-funding-increases Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales | Denton Record-Chronicle /education/2022-08-15/after-the-robb-elementary-shooting-some-uvalde-parents-are-choosing-private-or-online-education Following a state report showing that almost 400 law enforcement officers showed up at the school on May 24, some Uvalde parents are doubtful over whether their kids will be safe in the district. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:01:11 GMT /education/2022-08-15/after-the-robb-elementary-shooting-some-uvalde-parents-are-choosing-private-or-online-education Brian Lopez | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2022-08-09/uvalde-cisd-adds-virtual-learning-option-for-families-reeling-from-mass-shooting Even with promises of significant security upgrades — from 8-foot fences to secure front entrances — families in Uvalde have been asking for a virtual option for weeks. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 21:30:00 GMT /texas-news/2022-08-09/uvalde-cisd-adds-virtual-learning-option-for-families-reeling-from-mass-shooting Camille Phillips /news/2022-03-09/i-just-want-to-be-a-kid-two-north-texas-students-on-how-covid-19-changed-their-school-experience Since the 2021 school year, nearly 550,000 students have contracted COVID-19 across Texas. From district-wide conflicts about mask mandates to virtual schooling, students have experienced widespread change and lost out on many routines and traditions. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:00:00 GMT /news/2022-03-09/i-just-want-to-be-a-kid-two-north-texas-students-on-how-covid-19-changed-their-school-experience Elena Rivera /politics/2021-08-25/with-a-full-plate-of-controversial-bills-to-go-texas-house-committee-oks-funding-for-virtual-learning Public hearing on bill about teaching race and history draws a crowd. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:00:00 GMT /politics/2021-08-25/with-a-full-plate-of-controversial-bills-to-go-texas-house-committee-oks-funding-for-virtual-learning Brian Lopez | The Texas Tribune /news/2021-08-08/efforts-to-expand-internet-access-in-dallas-are-underway-heres-how-its-going-whats-next The city is looking at recommendations to ensure equitable internet access. Sun, 08 Aug 2021 14:00:59 GMT /news/2021-08-08/efforts-to-expand-internet-access-in-dallas-are-underway-heres-how-its-going-whats-next Alejandra Martinez /education/2021-04-21/how-schools-can-help-kids-heal-after-a-year-of-crisis-and-uncertainty The pandemic has been stressful for millions of children. If that stress isn't buffered by caring adults, it can have lifelong consequences. There's a lot schools can do to keep that from happening. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:36 GMT /education/2021-04-21/how-schools-can-help-kids-heal-after-a-year-of-crisis-and-uncertainty Cory Turner, Christine Herman /education/2021-04-02/experts-discuss-learning-loss-social-and-emotional-toll-of-the-pandemic-on-students For a number of K-12 students, being away from the classroom and learning virtually over the past year has caused them to slip academically and fall behind with their social and emotional skills. In a virtual panel, experts talked about ways to address these challenges. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 21:00:47 GMT /education/2021-04-02/experts-discuss-learning-loss-social-and-emotional-toll-of-the-pandemic-on-students Bekah Morr /education/2021-02-26/students-will-be-able-to-return-to-three-fort-worth-schools-next-week Three Fort Worth elementary schools will finally begin in-person teaching next week, days after most of the district schools were able to return. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:00:13 GMT /education/2021-02-26/students-will-be-able-to-return-to-three-fort-worth-schools-next-week Domini Davis /texas-news/2021-02-24/texas-community-colleges-see-sharp-declines-in-enrollment-especially-among-black-latino-students Educators say Texas community college enrollment has dropped 9% during the pandemic. Like most issues in the COVID era, this one is affecting people of color more than others. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:59:04 GMT /texas-news/2021-02-24/texas-community-colleges-see-sharp-declines-in-enrollment-especially-among-black-latino-students Haya Panjwani | KUT