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Parents weigh in on Fort Worth ISD’s plan for in-person learning
Fort Worth ISD's superintendent recommended that students who choose to can return to in-class instruction starting Oct. 5. The district's school board was presented plans for the return to in-person learning on Tuesday afternoon. Parents also got to weigh in. One week after Fort Worth ISD students started back-to-school learning virtually, the school board is already talking about what to do next. view article
Pflugerville ISD begins in-person learning while staying flexible about the future
Here in Central Texas some public schools are just now beginning to welcome students back to the classroom for in-person learning. And they're taking every precaution to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Austin ISD just started class 100% online last week, but Pflugerville ISD students started back on August 13 and they're already four weeks into the school year. view article
Deadline extended for Fort Bend ISD parents deciding between virtual or in-person learning
The deadline has been extended for Fort Bend Independent School District parents deciding if they want their children to continue virtual learning or head back to the classroom. This comes as a special board meeting scheduled for today was canceled. Ft. Bend ISD Superintendent Charles Dupre said board members wanted to give more parents time to decide. view article
Austin ISD’s first day of school was all virtual
First-grade teacher Karen Preston is all about meeting her students. "I love it because I love getting to know the kids," Preston said. While excited for the first day of school, Preston said teaching online does have its challenges. view article
Dublin ISD Sees Smooth Start a Month Into Classes
The Dublin ISD in Erath County was one of the first districts in Texas to go back to school. The year started back on Aug. 4 with the majority of students in the classroom and a small group opting to learn at home. Now a month later, the superintendent tells NBC 5, it's been a smooth start. view article
Majority of Waco ISD students registered so far pick remote learning
The Waco Independent School District and its charter school partner, Transformation Waco, could see more than half of their students start the school year Sept. 8 via remote instruction, according to registration numbers provided by both entities. view article
Lubbock ISD confirms first COVID-19 case at Mackenzie Middle School
Mackenzie Middle School has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 at the school. Mackenzie Middle School release a statement to parents confirming the case of COVID-19 on August 26, 2020. view article
Comal ISD students are back in class
The Coronavirus pandemic has all districts adapting and getting very familiar with technology. Roughly 12,000 CISD students, or 41%, are learning remotely. view article
Bryan ISD discusses protocols for extracurricular activities as district gears up to reopen
School districts across the Brazos Valley will be heading back to school in the next few weeks but many are dealing with new protocols as the pandemic continues into the new school year. One area that many districts are dealing with is extracurricular activities. KBTX spoke to Bryan ISD’s Fine Arts Director, Patrick Corbett about how the district’s protocols are adjusting to fit the needs and safety for those who choose to participate. view article
Chambers county, Barbers Hill ISD at odds regarding the district’s reopening plan
David Lothridge of Mont Belvieu represents many if not the majority of the parents in Barbers Hill Independent School District. He said the children need to be back in school. Nearly every parent with children in the district that KPRC 2 came across Thursday was in favor of sending kids back to school for in-person instruction with no delays. "You can learn more in class than on the computer," Lothridge added. view article
Vidor ISD reverses decision, will allow online-only students to be part of UIL activities
For 17 to 18 percent of students who attend Vidor ISD, UIL activities are now an option this school year this. Superintendent Jay Killgo and board members met Monday night to vote on allowing students who chose virtual learning the opportunity to participate in UIL activities. "It's a difficult choice, it really is," Killgo said. view article
What we know about Conroe ISD’s on-campus instruction
Conroe ISD has released its plans for in-person instruction for students. Although district officials have said this plan could change due to announcements from the Texas Education Agency and Gov. Greg Abbott, it presents several new requirements for students at all levels. view article
Local school district to stagger reopening; area teachers fight return to classroom
The return to learning will be virtual for all students in the Marlin Independent School District--at first. During a special meeting of MISD's state-appointed Board of Managers Monday afternoon, the new superintendent announced the district is planning to stagger the start of in-person learning for students whose parents decide to send them back to campus instead of continuing remote learning when the school year begins. "We have a comprehensive look regarding our 2020-2021 re-entry plan," said Dr. Darryl Henson, Superintendent of Marlin Schools. view article
‘This is an issue of health’: Teachers union demands Austin ISD offer only online classes in August
The union for Austin Independent School District employees is asking the district and the state not to send employees back to school buildings in August. Union members say it is unsafe for employees and children to be in classes together. During an online news conference Wednesday, Education Austin President Ken Zarifis said the union is asking AISD to commit to online learning only for the first nine weeks of the semester, while monitoring Covid-19 cases in the city. He also asked that increased pay for employees like cafeteria workers and other support staff continue. view article
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Alief ISD will begin 2020-21 school year online due to pandemic
Alief Independent School District Superintendent HD Chambers says school officials have decided to begin the school year online. Chambers said he doesn’t want any student to lose out on their education because of the pandemic but the thought of how to bring students and teachers back to the classroom safely keeps him up at night. view article
Petition calls for the renaming of 4 Abilene ISD schools named after Confederate leaders
A new petition is calling for the renaming of four Abilene ISD schools that are named after Civil War Confederate leaders. The petition, directed toward the Abilene Independent School District, it's superintendent Dr. David Young and the Board of Trustees, is aiming for 100 signatures. view article
Spring ISD holds virtual graduation for class of 2020
Spring ISD held its virtual graduations Saturday, during which district officials gave encouraging words to the graduating seniors who overcame their high school struggles. The online ceremonies, an option for those not wanting to go out during the COVID-19 pandemic, were held a week before the district’s scheduled in-person graduations at Planet Ford Stadium. Rhonda Newhouse, Spring ISD Board President, was one of many members of the district to speak during the virtual graduations and told graduates part of what has made graduation special for her was the chance to look out and see the faces of all the graduates. view article
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Announces 2020 Summer Meals Program
Beginning June 3, Curbside Grab and Go meal service will continue under the National School Meal Program through July 28. At the specified locations, distribution of five breakfast and five lunches is available to any child age 18 or younger every Wednesday. NO applications are needed for summer meals but the child must be present. view article
Fitch Rates Mesquite ISD, TX’s Series 2020A-C ULT Bonds, ‘AAA’PSF/‘AA+’ Underlyng
Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'AAA' rating based on the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) guarantee and a 'AA+' underlying rating to the following unlimited tax (ULT) bonds for the Mesquite Independent School District (ISD), Texas: : view article
Forney ISD releases statement on racist video circulating social media
Forney ISD officials revealed today that they are aware of a video circulating social media of students taking part in underage drinking that has been deemed racists. In the snapchat video clip obtained by inForney.com, five students are shown toasting one another with bottles of liquor as they recite a chant in unison that ends with a racial slur. view article
Nederland ISD, LU report new coronavirus cases
Lamar University and Nederland Independent School District both confirmed Wednesday that employees had tested positive for the coronavirus. The NISD employee was last on campus on May 20 and self-reported a positive test according to a statement. view article
Terrell ISD, community celebrate military-bound seniors unable to attend graduation
The Terrell Independent School District and Terrell community came together to celebrate two military-bound seniors who would be unable to attend graduation ceremonies due to their scheduled leave for basic training. "Terrell ISD and the Terrell community have a long standing respect and reverence for our veterans and active duty men and women," read a statement from the district today. "It was our honor to celebrate these young men and give them the opportunity to receive their diploma in their cap and gown before leaving for basic training." view article
Student Voice: The Joys of Reading in Quarantine. At a Time Dominated by Technology, I’m Getting Lost in Books
Talia Natterson is a sophomore at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, a private school in Los Angeles, California. She writes for her school publication, Crossfire.
Fort Bend ISD focusing on what school will look like in fall
Fort Bend ISD launched its extended learning program, which is designed to keep young students engaged during the summer, at three of its elementary schools this week. view article
Teachers of the Year surprised, celebrated by Port Arthur ISD
Third grade teacher Skylar Slaughter and seventh grade teacher Zelma Nico are the elementary and secondary “Teachers of the Year” for 2020-21 in the Port Arthur Independent School District. Slaughter is an English and language arts, or ELAR, teacher at Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams Elementary and Nico is a math teacher at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. view article
Tomball ISD cancels end-of-year celebrations; graduations still tentatively set for July
Despite announcing April 24 all end-of-year celebrations would be canceled for the school year, Tomball ISD's tentative graduation plans for July are still on, said Allison Suarez, TISD director of communications and marketing. view article
How Dallas ISD Is Changing Its Grading During the Pandemic
Dallas ISD is in a precarious position when it comes to grading. About 86 percent of its student body is classified as economically disadvantaged, more than 25 percent higher than the state’s average. Its population of limited English speakers is almost half, more than double the state’s. There are significant challenges when it comes to making sure all of its students are receiving adequate learning despite the disruption from the pandemic. More than 12,000 hot spots were purchased for students who lacked access to internet. All of these things affect grading, especially when these kids don’t have a school to go to. view article
GARRISON ISD COACH CREATES SUCCESSFUL “ADOPT A SENIOR” FACEBOOK PAGE
Only three days ago, a Garrison ISD volleyball coach, Lee Ann Lusk, created a Facebook page that has done nothing but sky rocket in the Nacogdoches and Shelby County communities. Creator of “Nacogdoches and Shelby County Adopt a Senior,” Lusk says she can’t believe the amount of growth that the page for supporting 2020 seniors has received. view article
Houston ISD will distribute food for up to 3,000 families at NRG Stadium parking lot Saturday
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Dallas ISD opening two of their schools to provide free childcare for frontline workers
For many frontline workers, finding reliable childcare during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge. To help them out, Dallas ISD is now teaming up with a couple of non-profits to give the kids a safe place to stay while their parents are at work. view article
Manor ISD employee tests positive for COVID-19
Manor ISD is confirming that an employee who recently prepared and distributed curbside meals at Manor New Tech High School has tested positive for COVID-19. According to Manor ISD, the employee’s last day on campus was April 9. All staff who may have had contact with the employee have been contacted and directed to self-quarantine for the next 14 days. view article
Amarillo ISD consolidates breakfast and lunch services, offers new Wi-Fi locations
Starting April 6, students at the Amarillo Independent School District will have new options when it comes to meal and internet service. According to a release issued Friday, the district will now hand out breakfast and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., replacing the prior 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. breakfast pickup. view article
Alief ISD employee tests positive for COVID-19, district says; MD Anderson suspends laboratory research after staff member tests positive for the virus
Alief ISD has been notified that a female in her 40‘s who works for Owens Intermediate School has been diagnosed as positive with COVID-19, the district said Tuesday. The district said Owens Intermediate School continues to be deeply sanitized and although schools and offices have been closed since March 13 and remain closed at this time, all Alief ISD employees and students have been instructed to continue to follow CDC guidelines and recommendations and to continue to practice social distancing. view article
Austin ISD announces it has canceled classes due to coronavirus
Days after several people in Austin and Travis County were diagnosed with coronavirus, leaders with the Austin Independent School District announced March 16 that it had canceled classes from March 23 to April 3. view article