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Urging States to Continue Educating Students with Disabilities, Secretary DeVos Publishes New Resource on Accessibility and Distance Learning Options
New Fact Sheet Provides Additional Information on How Distance Learning Can be Used to Meet Students’ Needs During COVID-19 National Emergency
TEA: SBEC Rules Update
The proposed revisions would provide continuing professional education instruction regarding mental health and substance abuse training; training requirements for superintendents regarding sexual abuse and human trafficking; and the removal of student loan default as grounds to deny the renewal of a certificate.
ALOE ELEMENTARY: VISD Providing Free Meals for Students
VISD will be providing free breakfast and lunch for all students while face-to-face instruction is suspended due to COVID-19
ANGELA GERUSA LEAL ELEMENTARY: Autism Awareness
FACE Department will host the 13th Annual SBCISD Autism Awareness Event on Friday, April 3, 2020.
ZILKER ELEMENTARY: Austin ISD Launches Energy Leadership Program at 130 Campus Buildings Focused on Energy and Water Conservation
Sustainability efforts are expected to reduce energy and water utility costs by 15 percent across the district.
ADAMS ELEMENTARY: See Arts and Athletics Complex Construction Progress
The Arlington ISD’s future Arts and Athletics Complex, which includes the Center for Visual and Performing Arts and the Athletics Center, are still on track to open early fall 2020.
BOERNE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Boerne ISD Communications Team Receive STAR Awards for Best Website and Video
The Boerne ISD Communications Department recently attended the Texas School Public Relations Association’s annual conference in Austin, Texas.
GRAPEVINE-COLLEYVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: GCISD Again Earns Top Financial Award
The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Financial Services department has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE) by the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO).
SOUTH TEXAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Exemplary Medical Professions Teacher Receives Statewide Award
Monica Avila of South Texas ISD Medical Professions in Olmito has been selected by Humanities Texas as one of ten recipients of the 2019 Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award.
EANES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Board Reviews Fund Balance, Bond Capacity
Board discussed the impact on the fund balance and future bond capacity
GREENHILL SCHOOL: Debate Team Wraps Up TFA State Tournament Competition
The Greenhill Debate Team put together a strong performance this past weekend at the 2020 Texas Forensic Association State Tournament in El Paso.
NORTH LAMAR ISD: Betty Whitlock Foundation awards scholarships to NL students
Students invited to perform at Mt. Vernon Music Festival
ST. RITA CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Spartans Win 70 Ribbons at the 2020 Academic Fair!
Congratulations to the 143 students who represented St. Rita at the Academic Fair at St. Pat's.
3D ACADEMY: Donna ISD Superintendent Selected Recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Educator of the Year
Donna ISD Superintendent Selected Recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Educator of the Year
ADULT TRANSITION CENTER: Spring Break Extended - Schools Closed through March 20
Spring Break Extended - Schools Closed through March 20
ALLEN ELEMENTARY: Frisco ISD to Extend Spring Break by One Week
Frisco ISD to Extend Spring Break by One Week
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Secretary DeVos Releases New Resources for Educators, Local Leaders on K-12 Flexibilities, Student Privacy, and Educating Students with Disabilities During Coronavirus Outbreak
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos issued new resources that will assist education leaders in protecting student privacy and ensuring students with disabilities continue to receive services required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in the event of school closures due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Lubbock ISD COVID-19 Updates
The Lubbock Independent School District is closely monitoring the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and is in contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and the City of Lubbock Health Department to ensure all students and staff members are safe and updated with the latest information.
EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Important information from EPISD regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus)
EPISD continues to work with local, state and federal health officials in monitoring and responding to the recent health issues surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus).