A group calling itself the “Red Apple Protest” kept its promise Monday morning (July 27) to appear outside West University ES to call for the reopening of school campuses — but was joined by unexpected counterprotesters. A costumed “Grim Reaper” and another black-garbed, skeleton-masked figure stood alongside the Red Apple cluster carrying their own signs alluding to … [Read more...] about Taking it to the sidewalk: Protesters face off at WUES over reopening schools
COVID-19
Returning ‘not safe now,’ so Harris County, Houston order schools closed until ‘at least’ Sept. 8
Backed by county and city of Houston government and health officials and data that shows an alarming rate of COVID-19 cases and deaths, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Friday (July 24) ordered the closing of public and non-religious private schools for in-person instruction “until at least Sept. 8.” “Let me be clear…that might be too soon,” she said. “The last thing we want … [Read more...] about Returning ‘not safe now,’ so Harris County, Houston order schools closed until ‘at least’ Sept. 8
BREAKING: HISD delays start, will open virtual-only classes Sept. 8
As COVID-19 cases continue to grow, Houston ISD has opted not to start school on campuses, announcing its plans Wednesday (July 15) for virtual classes only, starting Sept. 8. Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan went online to make the announcement, with details available on a dedicated webpage here. The school year, which had been set to start on Aug. 24, will now be … [Read more...] about BREAKING: HISD delays start, will open virtual-only classes Sept. 8
Bellaire suspends Camp Paseo, Ozark camp closes despite COVID-19 safety measures
By Charlotte Aguilar For nearly six weeks, the city of Bellaire had carefully managed to offer its Camp Paseo summer recreation program to youngsters, but today (July 9) Paseo was shut down after a counselor tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The daycamp, which had 78 youngsters registered during this session, has been “suspended until at least the beginning of next … [Read more...] about Bellaire suspends Camp Paseo, Ozark camp closes despite COVID-19 safety measures
It’s up to parents, says state: Schools will offer both on-site, online instruction (but expect closings, changes)
By Charlotte Aguilar The Texas Education Agency issued its guidelines Tuesday (July 7) for the 2020-21 school year — and to use a phrase common in the news business, TEA “buried the lead” about the uncertainty of its pronouncements at the end. “Due to the nature of this pandemic, parents and educators should expect to see some campuses close for brief periods during the … [Read more...] about It’s up to parents, says state: Schools will offer both on-site, online instruction (but expect closings, changes)