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The Texas Education Agency released STAAR test results June 28, and students at Houston ISD as well as across the state saw drops in scores compared to 2019. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
1:02 PM Jun 29, 2021 CDT
Results show drop in STAAR scores among Houston ISD students in 2021, reflecting statewide trend
Cy-Fair ISD saw a general increase in the number of students who did not meet grade-level expectations for STAAR and EOC exams from spring 2019 to spring 2021. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
5:02 PM Jun 28, 2021 CDT
STAAR math, reading score declines in Cy-Fair ISD reflect statewide trends
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the release of $11.2 billion in federal funds to Texas public schools April 28. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
1:25 PM Apr 29, 2021 CDT
Cy-Fair ISD expected to receive at least $189 million in federal funding for COVID-19 recovery
Officials said the district has spent millions on pandemic-related needs. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
2:49 PM Apr 14, 2021 CDT
Cy-Fair ISD: Federal stimulus funds needed to help cover $227M in unexpected pandemic-related expenses
Federal funding is set aside for public schools to address effects of the pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
1:03 PM Apr 14, 2021 CDT
Why Texas has not yet distributed $18 billion in federal funds intended for public schools
Cy-Fair ISD is one of many school districts that experienced a slight enrollment decrease at the start of the 2020-21 school year. (Courtesy Cy-Fair ISD)
Houston
11:39 AM Oct 5, 2020 CDT
Texas Education Agency promises funding for school districts offering in-person instruction through first half of 2020-21 regardless of enrollment
Teachers, students, parents and administrators can access classes, assignments and grades through the system whether learning from the classroom or elsewhere. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
3:41 PM Jul 30, 2020 CDT
Texas Education Agency to fund online program supporting schools, parents in 2020-21
Cy-Fair ISD's Instructional Support Center is located on Jones Road. (Danica Lloyd/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:32 AM Jul 17, 2020 CDT
Cy-Fair ISD trustees to consider modifications to 2020-21 school year at special-called board meeting
Oak Ridge High School held graduation for an audience of family members in two ceremonies with social distancing measures in place. (Courtesy Conroe ISD)
Houston
12:31 PM Jul 15, 2020 CDT
Teachers, parents express concern about what 2020-21 could hold for Houston-area schools
Area school districts have begun adopting budgets for 2020-21. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
3:40 PM Jun 19, 2020 CDT
See how Houston-area school district budget plans compare for 2020-21
Houston Metro
4:00 PM Sep 21, 2018 CDT
Education Focus 2018: Texas Education Agency gives Katy ISD an A rating
Katy ISD officials said they were not aware of any students that were directly affected by the statewide STAAR disruption that took place earlier this week, but said it will review results with the TEA for any testing trends.
Houston Metro
4:31 PM Apr 13, 2018 CDT
Katy ISD officials not aware of any students directly affected by statewide STAAR testing disruption, will review results with TEA soon
Leander ISD's board of trustees approved an approximate cost of $4,657,533 for 85.5 new positions.
Houston Metro
5:13 PM Feb 19, 2018 CST
Texas Education Agency prepares plan to correct issues in special education system
Debris lines the streets around Lakewood Forest Drive and Grant Road following Hurricane Harvey, which hit Texas in August.
Houston Metro
6:30 AM Sep 19, 2017 CDT
Cy-Fair unites in aftermath of Hurricane Harvey's historic flooding
The Texas Education Agency released preliminary rankings in its new A-F rating system for school districts and campuses across the state.
Houston Metro
8:37 PM Feb 23, 2017 CST
New A-F school rating system ignites controversy
Houston Metro
8:01 PM Feb 17, 2017 CST
Cy-Fair ISD calls for A-F system repeal
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Tomball ISD voted at the June 14 regular meeting to not adopt the proposed health textbook for the 2022-23 school year after concerns and opposition from trustees and parents were expressed at the June 13 workshop meeting. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:05 AM
Tomball ISD trustees vote down new health textbook for 2022-23 school year
The task force will meet monthly for one year to discuss potential solutions for the statewide teacher staffing shortages. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
5:30 PM
TEA forms Teacher Vacancy Task Force to address staffing challenges in Texas schools
Mendez Middle School teacher Liliana Barrientos speaks to Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde during a Dec. 15 community meeting. (Screenshot courtesy Austin ISD)
Austin
8:09 PM
With Austin ISD's board autonomy on the line, district lays out next steps for Mendez Middle School
The Fort Bend ISD board of trustees unanimously approved moving ahead with communicating to the Commissioner of Education the intent to vote on renewing the district’s Local Innovation Plan. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
5:09 PM
FBISD takes first steps toward renewing Local Innovation Plan
Through a May district survey with more than 13,000 responses from parents, staff, students and members of the community, KISD established the community’s priorities for the federal funding, which directed a significant portion toward addressing learning loss and mental health through 2023. (Community Impact Newspaper file photo)
Houston
1:09 PM
KISD to put federal funds toward learning loss, mental health
Photo of Evan Smith and Stephanie Elizalde
Austin
6:58 PM
Austin ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde talks learning loss, enrollment in annual State of the District comments
Learning loss data has become clearer after district data showed many Katy ISD students failed to meet previously set goals. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
12:34 PM
Majority of Katy ISD schools fail to reach district goals for standardized testing
The Project SAFE grant would go to school districts and local education agencies that had funding withheld for enacting mask mandates. (courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
5:12 PM
U.S. Department of Education approves grant funding for school districts facing state punishment for mask mandates
The third round of ESSER funds are slated to be distributed to districts as grants. RISD is required to spend at least 20% of those funds on addressing learning loss. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Dallas - Fort Worth
3:00 AM
Richardson ISD to spend $35 million in federal funds to combat learning loss
Students and parents wait outside Sanchez Elementary School on Aug. 17. (Olivia Aldridge/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:11 PM
Austin ISD navigates new wave of virus and the pandemic's lasting effects on students