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Grading policy leads to controversy in central Texas school district
A Marble Falls High School junior who battled COVID-19 while trying to excel in remote learning hopes district officials soon change a grading policy that would waive calculating fourth quarter marks in GPAs.
COVID-19 results in education challenges for parents
The outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in many deficiencies, among which academic shortcomings are a top concern.
Gov. Abbott expects Texas public schools to open in August
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is planning on allowing Texas to resume in-person education in August.
WORTHING HIGH SCHOOL: Bake Off Challenge Update
We had over 40 entries for the Cake Challenge! It was really tricky to judge as there were so many amazing creations
WORTHING HIGH SCHOOL: Launch of National Skills Day
We are excited to be able to invite students and staff to take part in the launch of National Skills Days on 20th May – it’s going to be great fun whilst building confidence and an important connection for everyone at this time.
Texas Public Policy Foundation hosts talk about teaching civics in more productive ways
A panel discussion at the Texas Public Policy Foundation's January event on policy orientation featured a panel discussion with David Bobb, founder of the Bill of Rights Institute; Rep. James Talarico and Michelle Neyrey, a Secondary Social Studied Specialist in the Spring Independent School District.
TEA provides parents with free assessment to measure their children’s academic progress
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is offering an end-of-year assessment that parents can use to determine if their child fell behind academically due to school closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
RICHARDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: At-Home Learning
Richardson ISD At-Home Learning provides experiences that may include technology or are device-free.
EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Rotary of El Paso Awards 11 Episd Seniors Quinn Scholarship
The Rotary Club of El Paso Foundation awarded 11 EPISD students with a $5,000 Quinn Scholarship last week.
TEA provides options for graduation ceremonies
Planning for graduation has been a balancing act for high schools across Texas when trying to honor seniors with the state’s executive orders.
ADELFA BOTELLO CALLEJO ELEMENTARY: Open National Field Day Event on Friday, May 8th!
We’re excited to announce that our school community will be participating in the OPEN National Field Day event on Friday, May 8th!
CULLINS-LAKE POINTE ELEMENTARY: T-Shirt Design Contest
It's time for our annual T-Shirt Design Contest. Now is your chance to have your art work put on a t-shirt that people will pay money to wear.
Texas schools look into education alternatives to make up for lost in-person class instruction
Many Houston parents are dealing with the frustrations of online learning, which has brought about the idea of canceling school for this year and using in-person learning to make up the missed days once the pandemic is over.
Special education students fall behind as Texas schools struggle with distance learning
Texas schools are still adapting to distance learning, which has students with disabilities falling behind as their parents have no choice but to become special education instructors.
TPPF education policy director: Texas schools unprepared for virtual education
Many schools are switching to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they are having a bit of a rocky start.
Texas school districts to decide if students need STAAR to graduate
Individual school districts in Texas will be allowed to decide if students can graduate with the state standardized tests (STAAR) being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas policy group: 'We could have been far more prepared' for COVID-19 impact on schools
Amid an unprecedented public health crisis, classrooms across the state have sat empty for nearly a month with no end in sight.
Texas Education Agency won't issue school accountability ratings this year
The Texas Education Agency issues an accountability rating that measures the performance of all schools every year, but with COVID-19 disrupting the normal school schedule, the accountability rating will not happen this year.
Dallas schools battling economic disparity in the classroom
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has seen massive economic growth in several sectors since 2012 and is thriving, but even with the economic prosperity, the area is known for income inequality, which can also affect schools.
Researchers study Texas STAAR exam content for potential student grade level issues
Questions about the Texas STAAR exam and its suitability for students at certain grade levels have prompted studies to determine appropriate testing content.