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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.
ALAMO ELEMENTARY: Information on Reopening from the SRVUSD
A special Board of Education Meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 6 p.m.
ALAMO ELEMENTARY: SRVUSD Weekly Update #7
The Board of Education held a special meeting on Thursday, 7/16/2020. At this meeting, the Board took action on the reopening plan for SRVUSD schools for the 2020-21 school year.
TSA, TUC want Abbott to cancel in-person school
The Texas School Alliance (TSA) and the Texas Urban Council of Superintendents (TUC) urged Gov. Greg Abbott not to reopen schools until COVID-19 is under control, according to a Texas AFT news release.
Teacher's group: state leaves too many questions unanswered on COVID-19
A Texas teacher’s groups isn’t happy with the state Education Agency’s guidance on reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
THE OAKRIDGE SCHOOL: DART Features Oakridge Student’s Art at Dallas Love Field
Airline passengers traveling through Dallas Love Field have an opportunity to take in the work of some young artists, including a piece designed by Oakridge junior Olivia Graham.
TEA provides guidelines, extra resources for upcoming school year
Texas Education Agency (TEA) issued comprehensive guidelines for how to safely return ton on-campus instruction for students this school year, according to a TEA-issued release.