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Many of the changes focus on career and technology education, or CTE, while others involve course renaming and program adjustments. (Catherine White/Community Impact)

Friendswood ISD introduces new courses for 2026-27 school year

By Catherine White

Friendswood ISD junior high and high school students will have the opportunity to take new and updated courses following board approval of the 2026-27 academic planning guides.

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