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Coppell ISD students return to school following COVID-19 protocol
From Mid City Times
Coppell Independent School District (ISD) took numerous steps to return students to live learning, including wearing masks, establishing markers in the hallways for social distancing, creating one-way directional pathways, providing additional hand sanitizers and emphasizing hand washing
Highland ISD chief of staff: 'We're leaving no stone unturned in trying to keep everybody healthy and safe'
From Dallas City Wire
When the Highland Independent School District (ISD) offered parents the option for their children to attend class virtually or return to class in person two weeks ago, 82% opted for live learning and 18% chose remote instruction, according to school officials.
Leander ISD's reopening slated to hit phase two next week
From Austin News
With a phased-in approach of returning to students to classes, Leander ISD reported that everyone has been helpful in complying with protocols in place to ensure a safe in-person learning environment.
Empire Financial Research CEO: COVID-19 virus running out of gas in US
From Lone Star Standard
A former hedge fund manager argues that based on data, the COVID-19 pandemic is starting to fizzle out in the U.S.
Copperas Cove ISD: 'We are all giving 300% to ensure our students have a quality education'
From Centroplex News
The Copperas Cove Independent School District opened for the 2020-21 school year on schedule.
'Very successful' first week of in-person instruction for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
From Houston Republic
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD opened for in-person instruction last week with successful results.
Eanes ISD returns 25% of students to in-person classes
From Austin News
Some Eanes ISD students returned to school on Sept. 8, but this school year is much different than past years.
Wichita Falls ISD reopens with COVID protocols in place
From Nortex Times
When the Wichita Falls ISD superintendent offered parents the option for their children to attend class virtually, or return to class in person, 68% opted for live learning and 32% chose remote instruction, according to school officials.
Bloomberg report: Harris County's COVID-19 numbers out of date
From Houston Republic
Harris County's daily COVID-19 case reports allegedly have been inflated by the inclusion of months-old cases, according to a Bloomberg investigation.
Bryan ISD off to safe start
From South Brazoria News
The Bryan Independent School District’s motto is simple and direct: Children first. Always.
Superintendent: Abbott district school reopening moves smoothly
From Waco Reporter
At Abbott Independent School District, students are back in the classroom, parents are happy and the high school football team has started the season 2-0, said Superintendent Eric Pustejovsky.
Burkburnett ISD working in 'a good groove' with COVID-19 protocols in place
From Nortex Times
When the Burkburnett Independent School District offered parents the option for their children to attend class virtually or return to class in person, 67% opted for live learning and 33% chose remote instruction, according to school officials.
College Station ISD successfully reopens after surveying staff, families
From Lone Star Standard
When the College Station Independent School District ISD offered parents the option for their children to attend class virtually or return to class in person on Aug. 18, 68% opted to return to the classroom on-site, according to school officials.
Williamson: Abbott needs to “open Texas back up”
From Concho Valley News
Susan Williamson is adamant about her support for a fully reopened Texas.
Hoover: Abbott is overly cautious, should reopen state
From Panhandle Times
Gov. Greg Abbott is fence straddling for fear of political backlash when it comes to fully reopening Texas, according to Booker resident Diana Hoover.
Krum district's school reopenings provide a healthy example
From North Texas News
When Krum Independent School District (ISD) officials asked parents to choose between in-person and remote learning earlier in the summer, 75% had enrolled their child into live learning by early August.
List of mask-mandating “Lockdown Governors” includes prominent Republicans Abbott, DeWine
From Patient Daily
All 23 Democrat governors have demanded their residents wear masks, always indoors and sometimes even outdoors.
Abbott issues disaster proclamation extension, keeps state partially locked down amid GOP backlash
From Lone Star Standard
Renewed criticism is being leveled at Gov. Greg Abbott in the face of his extension over Labor Day weekend of a disaster proclamation regarding Covid-19.
Mart ISD successfully reopens with COVID protocols in place
From East Central Texas News
When Mart Independent School District (ISD) offered parents the option to return their children to class on Aug. 17 for live learning, some 90% of high school students and 75% of elementary school students accepted the offer
Online-learning challenges creep into deeper mental health issues
From Lone Star Standard
Another new twist to the educational process this fall is that thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers are preparing to incorporate lessons about mental illness and depression into their curricula as nearly a third of students may be suffering from the effects of schools shutting down last spring.