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The Texas Education Agency released guidance in mid-July advising school districts across the state to offer virtual learning for the first four weeks of instruction in the 2020-21 school year. (Matt Dulin/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:01 PM Jul 22, 2020 CDT
Spring and Klein-area educators, parents consider pros, cons of returning to in-person learning in 2020-21
According to a July 17 news release from Gov. Greg Abbott, the funding will allow the Texas Education Agency to purchase and distribute devices, hot spots and routers, among other technological needs as identified by local education agencies. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
1:05 PM Jul 17, 2020 CDT
Texas Education Agency receives $200M in CARES Act funds for e-learning devices, internet connectivity solutions
Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced additional Texas Education Agency guidance for the upcoming school year in a video statement July 17. (Screenshot via YouTube)
Houston
11:47 AM Jul 17, 2020 CDT
Texas Education Agency to allow for up to 8 weeks of online-only instruction at onset of 2020-21 school year
Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced in a June 30 State Board of Education meeting that students will be taking the STAAR in the 2020-21 school year. (Courtesy Pixabay)
Houston
6:16 PM Jul 10, 2020 CDT
Education organizations call for STAAR requirements to be waived another year
New Caney ISD Superintendent Kenn Franklin said in a phone interview he believes it is too soon to make any concrete decisions regarding the next school year. (Screenshot courtesy New Caney ISD YouTube channel)
Houston
5:40 PM Jul 6, 2020 CDT
New Caney ISD superintendent awaits further TEA guidance before proposing 2020-21 plans for school year
While there are many unknowns regarding public education operations next year, one thing is for certain: Students will be required to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR test. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
8:45 AM Jul 1, 2020 CDT
Students to be required to take STAAR test in 2020-21 school year
New Caney ISD's graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 were previously scheduled for May 23. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
5:32 PM Apr 23, 2020 CDT
UPDATED: New Caney ISD reschedules high school graduation ceremonies to early June
Spring ISD’s class of 2020 can look forward to participating in virtual and in-person graduation ceremonies to celebrate their achievements this summer. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
2:17 PM Apr 15, 2020 CDT
UPDATED: Here's what to expect at Spring ISD's in-person graduation ceremonies in June
(Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:37 PM Nov 10, 2019 CST
Spring, Klein and Cy-Fair ISDs reflect on 2018-19 accountability ratings
Houston Metro
10:56 PM Apr 10, 2018 CDT
STAAR testing disruption affects students in Spring, Klein ISDs
Cypress Creek reached record levels at several locations, including this bridge on Stuebner Airline Road, in late August.
Houston Metro
9:00 AM Sep 13, 2017 CDT
Spring, Klein recover from flood damage along creeks
Houston Metro
5:19 PM Jul 17, 2017 CDT
Harris County's Sen. Paul Bettencourt talks about property tax reform, other issues in special session
The Texas Education Agency released preliminary rankings in its new A-F rating system for school districts and campuses across the state.
Houston Metro
11:10 AM Feb 11, 2017 CST
New A-F school rating system ignites controversy
Houston Metro
1:47 PM Feb 10, 2017 CST
A-F ratings spur call for system change
A new grant will expand pre-K access across the state.
Houston Metro
7:13 PM Sep 30, 2016 CDT
$7.8 million grant will expand quality pre-K statewide
Houston Metro
7:36 PM Apr 26, 2016 CDT
Spring ISD announces plan to make up days lost to flood
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The first shipments of COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Texas on Dec. 14. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
3:48 PM
Eanes ISD urges state officials to make school staff priority in COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The Texas Education Agency announced Dec. 10 it will not issue its A-F accountability ratings for the 2020-21 school year amid ongoing disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
2:15 PM
Texas Education Agency cancels 2020-21 accountability ratings for school districts; STAAR still a go
Parents and state officials worry about the stresses of STAAR testing in a year dominated by COVID-19 (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
11:58 AM
Parents, educational leaders push for a STAAR suspension
Over 60 elected representatives in Texas have written the Texas Education Agency to request the state cancel STAAR testing for the 2020-21 school year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
2:50 PM
Texas state representatives call for cancellation of STAAR test administration for 2020-21 school year
New Braunfels ISD reported higher rates of class failure among remote students than among in-person students. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
5:25 PM
Nearly 40% of NBISD remote learners are failing at least one class, more than double the rate of in-school learners
The Eanes ISD board of trustees met Oct. 21 to pass a resolution regarding STAAR testing for the 2020-21 school year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
5:04 PM
Eanes ISD calls for suspension of STAAR testing for 2020-21 school year
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
11:00 AM
Texas Education Agency promises funding for school districts offering in-person instruction through first half of 2020-21 regardless of enrollment
Houston ISD
Houston
11:45 AM
Houston ISD special ed investigation finds 'significant' shortcomings
(Photo courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
4:45 AM
School districts split on when to return students to the classroom amid pandemic concerns
Houston
8:15 AM
Planning in a pandemic: The Woodlands-area school districts, private schools weigh options against health concerns