News from December 2020
TSTA calls on state to allow students to take end-of-course assessments virtually
The Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) is condemning the state for requiring students to take end-of-course assessments in person amid COVID-19.
Expert urges educators to continue with rigor in distance learning
An education expert suggests focusing on rigor, expectations, scaffolding and demonstration of learning when working on the logistics of remote learning.
Abbott releases $420 million for Texas educators
Gov. Greg Abbott awarded $420 million to school districts across the state of Texas through funds provided by the CARES Act, according to an Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) press release.
FRIENDSWOOD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: FHS Algebra I Classes Bring Birthday Joy To Homeless Children
Though students often question why they need to know math, it is important that they do because it is used every day in some way. Friendswood High School Algebra I teachers Karla Mendoza, Jennifer Millner and Ashley Phelan are showing students exactly how to use math in real life situations.
HIGHLAND PARK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: District Celebrates Inclusive Schools Week
HPISD has a tradition of participating in Inclusive Schools Week, a national celebration held each December to bring awareness to the progress schools have made in providing a supportive and quality education to all students.
HIGHLAND PARK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: School Board Approves Next Year's School Calendar
The 2021-22 HPISD school calendar was approved by the Board of Trustees at its Dec. 8 meeting.
Annunciation Maternity Home: five students classified as Hispanic during 2017-18 school year
Annunciation Maternity Home had five students classified as Hispanic during the 2017-18 school year.
Lawn Elementary School: one Asian student enrolled during 2017-18 school year
Lawn Elementary School had one Asian student enrolled during the 2017-18 school year.
Adelle Turner Elementary School: one student classified as white during 2017-18 school year
Adelle Turner Elementary School had one student classified as white during the 2017-18 school year.
Hull-Daisetta Junior High School: four students classified as Hispanic during 2017-18 school year
Hull-Daisetta Junior High School had four students classified as Hispanic during the 2017-18 school year.
Goliad Elementary School: one Asian student enrolled during 2017-18 school year
Goliad Elementary School had one Asian student enrolled during the 2017-18 school year.
Grand Saline Elementary School: one American Indian student enrolled during 2017-18 school year
Grand Saline Elementary School had one American Indian student enrolled during the 2017-18 school year.
13 tenth grade students from Ivan Sand Community High School took the reading portion of the MCA during 2017-18
13 tenth grade students from Ivan Sand Community High School took the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) during the 2017-18 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.
196 eighth grade students from Zimmerman Middle School took the reading portion of the MCA during 2017-18
196 eighth grade students from Zimmerman Middle School took the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) during the 2017-18 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.
Transforming Lives Cooperative: four students classified as Hispanic during 2017-18 school year
Transforming Lives Cooperative (TLC) had four students classified as Hispanic during the 2017-18 school year.
361 tenth grade students from Rogers Senior High School took the reading portion of the MCA during 2017-18
361 tenth grade students from Rogers Senior High School took the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) during the 2017-18 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.
Douglass Elementary School: one student classified as white during 2017-18 school year
Douglass Elementary School had one student classified as white during the 2017-18 school year.
Soar Center: four students classified as Hispanic during 2017-18 school year
Soar Center had four students classified as Hispanic during the 2017-18 school year.
Aim Center High School: five students classified as Hispanic during 2017-18 school year
Aim Center High School had five students classified as Hispanic during the 2017-18 school year.
185 sixth grade students from Zimmerman Middle School took the reading portion of the MCA during 2017-18
185 sixth grade students from Zimmerman Middle School took the reading portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) during the 2017-18 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.