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The Tailored Teacher offers a variety of classes and programs for students. This photo was taken prior to the ongoing pandemic. (Courtesy The Tailored Teacher)
Houston
7:45 AM Sep 25, 2020 CDT
The Tailored Teacher offers additional support for students during coronavirus pandemic
While the number of white students enrolled at Spring, Klein and Cy-Fair ISDs has decreased over the past 15 years, white teachers remain the majority of teachers at KISD and CFISD. At the same time, the number of economically disadvantaged students has also increased across all three districts over the past 15 years. (Graphics by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:24 AM Sep 18, 2020 CDT
Local school districts target equity to better serve diversifying student populations in Spring, Klein
Spring ISD officials are now considering returning to a traditional calendar for the 2020-21 school year, according to an email sent out to parents and guardians Sept. 9. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
10:53 AM Sep 10, 2020 CDT
Spring ISD looks to switch from intersessional to traditional calendar for 2020-21
Spring ISD officials announced a phased return-to-school timeline beginning Sept. 14 as well as the launch of a districtwide COVID-19 tracking tool. (Courtesy Spring ISD)
Houston
11:49 AM Sep 4, 2020 CDT
Spring ISD announces return to in-person learning timeline, launches COVID-19 tracking tool
In July 2019, THSC processed 201 withdrawals; in July 2020, the organization processed 3,114—almost as many withdrawals as were processed in the entire 2019 calendar year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
2:04 PM Aug 28, 2020 CDT
Texas Home School Coalition: Statewide public school withdrawals skyrocket ahead of 2020-21 school year
Spring ISD trustees Rhonda Newhouse (bottom row, second from left) and Winford Adams Jr. (top row, second from left) are each expected to serve another term as the deadline to file for a place on the Nov. 3 ballot passed Aug. 17 with no challengers. (Courtesy Spring ISD)
Houston
12:50 PM Aug 24, 2020 CDT
Spring ISD board positions 4, 5 uncontested ahead of November election
With many school districts starting the school year remotely or offering remote instruction options for the 2020-21 school year, access to the internet and internet-accessible devices will be vital for educating amidst a global pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
6:26 PM Aug 11, 2020 CDT
Harris County aims to end digital divide among students through new $32.1M program
Klein ISD has voted to push the start of school back to Sept. 8. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
9:51 AM Aug 11, 2020 CDT
Klein ISD moves start of school to Sept. 8
Harris County Public Health data reports there have been more than 2,500 confirmed coronavirus cases among school-age children in the county as of July 30. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:30 AM Aug 6, 2020 CDT
As local districts delay in-person start dates, parents and teachers call remote learning a 'tough' but flexible alternative
Located near the intersection of Champion Forest Drive and Louetta Road, Falls at Champion Forest is within walking distance of Meyer Park and is zoned to Klein ISD. (Graphics by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
2:41 PM Aug 7, 2020 CDT
Check out this month's Spring, Klein featured neighborhood: Falls at Champion Forest, 77379
Frassati Catholic High School students appear in a promotional photo taken in the 2019 school year. (Courtesy Frassati Catholic High School)
Houston
2:24 PM Aug 5, 2020 CDT
Religious private schools in Spring, Klein see renewed interest ahead of 2020-21 school year
Klein ISD officials announced July 22 that the district will begin the 2020-21 school year remotely Aug. 19. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
6:20 PM Jul 22, 2020 CDT
Klein ISD announces online-only start to 2020-21 school year, extends selection period for learning options
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
The decision aligns with the district's Operational Decision Maker, which currently sits at the red level meaning the majority of students move to remote learning until COVID-19 threat level improves. The district's Operational Decision Meter is based upon the Harris County's COVID-19 Threat Level system. (Courtesy Spring ISD)
Houston
7:17 PM Jul 20, 2020 CDT
Spring ISD to offer only remote learning for first 4 weeks of 2020-21 school year
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
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The Tailored Teacher offers a variety of classes and programs for students. This photo was taken prior to the ongoing pandemic. (Courtesy The Tailored Teacher)
Houston
7:45 AM
The Tailored Teacher offers additional support for students during coronavirus pandemic
While the number of white students enrolled at Spring, Klein and Cy-Fair ISDs has decreased over the past 15 years, white teachers remain the majority of teachers at KISD and CFISD. At the same time, the number of economically disadvantaged students has also increased across all three districts over the past 15 years. (Graphics by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
3:50 PM
Local school districts target equity to better serve diversifying student populations in Spring, Klein
Cy-Fair ISD's student population has become more diverse in recent years. (Courtesy Cy-Fair ISD)
Houston
1:39 PM
Trustees plan to address racial inequality in Cy-Fair ISD
Spring ISD officials are now considering returning to a traditional calendar for the 2020-21 school year, according to an email sent out to parents and guardians Sept. 9. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
9:24 AM
Spring ISD looks to switch from intersessional to traditional calendar for 2020-21
Spring ISD officials announced a phased return-to-school timeline beginning Sept. 14 as well as the launch of a districtwide COVID-19 tracking tool. (Courtesy Spring ISD)
Houston
9:03 AM
Spring ISD announces return to in-person learning timeline, launches COVID-19 tracking tool
In July 2019, THSC processed 201 withdrawals; in July 2020, the organization processed 3,114—almost as many withdrawals as were processed in the entire 2019 calendar year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
12:30 PM
Texas Home School Coalition: Statewide public school withdrawals skyrocket ahead of 2020-21 school year
Pearland and Alvin ISDs closed their district facilities to monitor Hurricane Laura. (Adobe Stock)
Houston
7:00 PM
Find out how your school district is handling Hurricane Laura
Spring ISD trustees Rhonda Newhouse (bottom row, second from left) and Winford Adams Jr. (top row, second from left) are each expected to serve another term as the deadline to file for a place on the Nov. 3 ballot passed Aug. 17 with no challengers. (Courtesy Spring ISD)
Houston
11:42 AM
Spring ISD board positions 4, 5 uncontested ahead of November election
Superintendents expressed their disagreement with Harris County Public Health officials in an Aug. 17 letter. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
9:45 AM
Area superintendents say Harris County Public Health metrics not feasible for reopening schools
With many school districts starting the school year remotely or offering remote instruction options for the 2020-21 school year, access to the internet and internet-accessible devices will be vital for educating amidst a global pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
12:55 PM
Harris County aims to end digital divide among students through new $32.1M program