The Texas State Teachers Association has asked the state to prohibit in-person teaching until at least Sept. 8. (Design by Shelby Savage/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas State Teachers Association demands TEA prohibit in-person classes until Sept. 8
Frisco residents can register for the free test beginning at 8 a.m. Aug. 1 at Texas.curativeinc.com. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Free COVID-19 saliva testing site to open at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco
The goal for many districts is to provide a learning management system that acts as a single point of connection for parents, students and teachers, said Tracy Weeks, director of K-12 education for the online learning platform Canvas. (Design by Katherine Borey/Community Impact Newspaper)
In the know: Online learning expert discusses challenges students, parents will face this fall
TASA leaders said in the letter that changing guidelines coming from the state are overly complicated and have only created confusion. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas Association of School Administrators asks state for more local control, clear guidelines in 2020-21
Teachers, students, parents and administrators can access classes, assignments and grades through the system whether learning from the classroom or elsewhere. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas Education Agency to fund online program supporting schools, parents in 2020-21
International Leadership of Texas is launching a completely virtual education option this fall. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Charter school plans to launch complete virtual program for all Texas students in August
Regal movie theaters plan to reopen Aug. 21. (Dylan Skye Aycock/Community Impact Newspaper)
Here’s what the moviegoing experience will look like when Regal theaters reopen this summer
The number of homes listed for sale decreased in three out of four ZIP codes that make up Community Impact Newspaper's Keller-Roanoke-Northeast Fort Worth coverage area in the month of June compared to the same period in 2019. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Market data: Fewer homes are for sale in Keller-Roanoke-Northeast Fort Worth compared to 2019
Officials with the city of Roanoke on July 28 made the decision to cancel the city’s annual Celebrate Roanoke event. (Ian Pribanic/Community Impact Newspaper)
Citing COVID-19 concerns, city officials cancel Celebrate Roanoke event
The Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers is requesting changes to state rules that would help freestanding emergency centers relieve overcrowding at hospitals and reduce the cost of coronavirus testing at their facilities. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas' freestanding emergency centers ask state for flexibility during coronavirus pandemic
The resolution was passed by the AFT's 45-member executive council and announced by AFT President Randi Weingarten during the union's biennial convention July 28. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
American Federation of Teachers releases resolution supporting 'safety strikes' as 2020-21 school year approaches
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. beer garden
Some breweries may qualify to operate as restaurants under new TABC guidelines
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argued in a July 28 letter that only school districts have the authority to delay in-person learning. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Attorney General Ken Paxton: Decision to close schools lies with school districts, not health officials
Concordia, located in Keller, is one of dozens of residential housing projects underway in the Keller-Roanoke-Northeast Fort Worth area. (Ian Pribanic/Community Impact Newspaper)
Keller-Roanoke-Northeast Fort Worth housing market stays strong following COVID-19 slowdown
Gov. Greg Abbott has waived the grade promotion requirement for STAAR testing for the 2020-21 school year for students in grades 5-8. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Gov. Greg Abbott waives grade promotion requirement for STAAR testing for middle school students