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ROUND ROCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Round Rock ISD named District of Distinction by Texas Art Education Association for Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, Round Rock ISD has been named a District of Distinction for its Visual Arts Program by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA).
DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Parent Update
As we are a little more than a week away from some of our students returning to campuses for in-person learning, here are a few updates.
DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Parent Update/in-Person Learning Starts Sept. 14
On Sept. 14, our school year will continue as some students return to DSISD campuses and others will continue to learn remotely.
ROUND ROCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Back to Campus Checklist
District health and safety teams have taken great care in preparing campuses to receive students back to our schools safely.
ROUND ROCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Fall Virtual College Fairs Grant Families Safe, Convenient Higher Ed Planning
Fall college fairs are here. Now, being held virtually, college fairs allow students to pursue college opportunities safely and in a significant way.
HIDDEN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: College Colors Day
Hidden Lakes Elementary School issued the following announcement.College Colors Day is an annual celebration dedicated to promoting college-readiness as well as the traditions and spirit that embody the college experience by encouraging fans to wear their favorite college colors/gear.Keller ISD is excited to participate in this fun, District-wide event and is encouraging all students, faculty, staff members, and administrators to dress in their favorite college attire on September 4.Use #KISDCollegeColors to post your pictures to Twitter and follow along throughout the day to see photos from other campuses and departments!Keller ISD hopes you will join in as we kick-off the school year with a focus on college-readiness.Original source can be found here.
HIDDEN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Back to School
Keller ISD anticipates guidance from the Texas Education Agency about the reopening of the 2020-21 school year by July.
LAMAR CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: SMART Tag Implementation
New this year, Lamar CISD is implementing the SMART tag system for all students.
ROCKWALL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISCTRICT: Important Information for High School Students for the First Day of School
We are excited about the first day of school on August 26th. We will see our in-person students on campus this week at 8:30 am as classes will begin at 8:45 am.
Texas senator asks Agriculture secretary to continue school lunch waiver programs
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue received a request to continue the use of flexibilities in the school nutrition and lunch programs in the 2020-2021 school year by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX).
UNITED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: United ISD to Host Live Information Sessions Regarding Back to School Information
Beginning Monday, August 17th, 2020, United ISD will host Live Sessions on Facebook from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Texas Education Agency sets policy for funding some remote learning
After Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently issued guidance indicating blanket school closures by local public health officials would be unlawful, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath issued a statement outlining funding for some remote instruction.
TASA announces 2020 nominees for School Board Awards
The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) recently selected 14 nominees for the 2020 TASA School Board Awards, with the 2020 TASA Outstanding School Board to be decided during the annual convention Sept. 30-to-Oct. 2.
FRISCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Campuses to Offer ‘Library to Go’
This past spring the bookshelves of Frisco ISD libraries sat untouched during eLearning while students accessed virtual resources and books. Students set new records by accessing digital books and audiobooks at more than five times the regular usage rate with more than 96,000 ebooks and audiobooks read.
ATWOOD MCDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: FWISD Announces Employee Report Start, End Date Changes
Fort Worth ISD’s report start and end dates for the 2020-2021 academic year have been modified for employees who work less than 240 days annually.
ATWOOD MCDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Introduction to Fwisd Virtual Instruction Overview for Parents and Community Members
The return of Fort Worth ISD students to learning will be very different this fall, as our top priority continues to be the safety and health of children, their families, teachers, and District staff during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Abbott waives some academic advancement requirements tied to standardized tests due to COVID-19 crisis.
With the anticipated impact of COVID-19-relate restrictions on the coming school year, Gov. Greg Abbott has waived some requirements regarding advancement to the next grade level and the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STARR).
BAIRD ELEMENTARY: Enroll Now in Off-Site Learning
The District will be offering an off-site (remote/virtual) learning option for parents/guardians whose students are unable to attend school in the fall due to an underlying health condition or that of a family member, as well as for parents who may not be comfortable sending their children to school in the fall.
Teachers' group demands Abbott keep Texas schools closed, require remote learning
The Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) demanded that Gov. Greg Abbott issue an order to keep school buildings closed and have classes held remotely until it’s safe to reopen.
Paxton tells Texas religious schools they can make reopening decisions
Religious private schools in Texas may make their own decisions on reopening for in-person instruction, Attorney General Ken Paxton said.