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In preparation for the opening of Emerson High School, Frisco ISD has approved plans to shift school attendance zones for elementary and high schools. (Courtesy Core Construction)
Dallas - Fort Worth
5:05 PM Dec 22, 2020 CST
Frisco ISD readying for shift in school attendance zones
Frisco ISD wants to move away from the idea of discipline and focus on behavior management, according to Erin Miller, the district's chief student services officer. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Dallas - Fort Worth
1:56 PM Dec 16, 2020 CST
Frisco ISD revising practices after TEA finding of disproportionate discipline among Black students, other groups
Frisco ISD is slated to spend roughly $822,000 on blue strobe lights to enhance security systems. (Elizabeth Ucles/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dallas - Fort Worth
9:57 AM Dec 1, 2020 CST
Frisco ISD to install blue strobe lights as security enhancement
Frisco ISD officials updated the board on their definition of a close contact at an Oct. 13 meeting. (Elizabeth Uclés/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dallas - Fort Worth
9:11 AM Oct 14, 2020 CDT
Frisco ISD’s updated definition of close contact could decrease number of quarantined students
Learn more about the candidates running for the Frisco ISD board of trustees Place 4 race ahead of the November general election. (Community Impact staff)
Dallas - Fort Worth
6:49 AM Oct 9, 2020 CDT
Election Q&A: Frisco ISD board of trustees Place 4
Frisco ISD's current definition of close contact is when someone is within 6 feet of a confirmed case for a cumulative 15 minutes or more during an infectious period. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Dallas - Fort Worth
6:27 AM Sep 15, 2020 CDT
Frisco ISD provides update on close contact reviews, use of local COVID-19 data
Frisco ISD students who opted into in-person learning return to schools Sept. 3 (Community Impact staff)
Dallas - Fort Worth
3:39 PM Sep 2, 2020 CDT
Frisco ISD superintendent on what students, families can expect as schools reopen
Active case totals on Frisco ISD's website reflect on-campus and virtual instruction regardless of whether the staff member or student was on campus during the infectious period. (Anna Herod/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dallas - Fort Worth
3:13 PM Aug 28, 2020 CDT
Frisco ISD now reporting active COVID-19 cases of students, staff
A Sonntag Elementary School kindergarten teacher virtually reads to students on the first day of classes Aug. 13. Teachers are not required to wear a face mask while teaching alone in their classroom. (Courtesy Frisco ISD)
Dallas - Fort Worth
9:55 AM Aug 13, 2020 CDT
Frisco ISD welcomes students back for fall
The Frisco ISD board of trustees called a special meeting July 23 to discuss the all-virtual start to the 2020-21 school year. (Elizabeth Uclés/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dallas - Fort Worth
12:15 PM Jul 24, 2020 CDT
Frisco ISD’s virtual start will allow for increased prep for 2020-21, district officials say
Lewisville ISD is adjusting its 2020-21 academic calendar to prepare for online learning. (Anna Herod/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dallas - Fort Worth
7:00 AM Jul 18, 2020 CDT
Lewisville ISD delays start to school year, Texana Grill opens in McKinney: Most popular news from DFW
Superintendent Sara Bonser laid out several learning options Plano ISD is preparing to provide when school returns in the fall. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Dallas - Fort Worth
7:00 AM Jun 27, 2020 CDT
Grant program applications open, event center backlash and more: Most popular news from DFW this week
Pending a scheduled call with the TEA next Tuesday, Superintendent Mike Waldrip said the Frisco ISD anticipates offering 100% face-to-face instruction in the fall with an option for 100% online instruction through a Virtual Academy. (Elizabeth Uclés/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dallas - Fort Worth
7:22 PM Jun 18, 2020 CDT
Frisco ISD anticipates offering in-person instruction, virtual option in fall pending call with TEA
School desk with books, pencils
Dallas - Fort Worth
1:49 PM Jun 12, 2020 CDT
Frisco ISD teachers weigh in on e-Learning in survey
District leaders presented three options to the board of trustees as a June 11 meeting. (Courtesy Frisco ISD)
Dallas - Fort Worth
8:32 PM Jun 11, 2020 CDT
Frisco ISD considers 3 options for 2020-21 school year while awaiting state direction
Options under consideration include starting school normally with additional safety measures in place; starting school in a “socially distant” instructional environment with a blend of in-person and at-home, online instruction; and starting school completely online. (Courtesy Pexels)
Dallas - Fort Worth
3:31 PM May 28, 2020 CDT
Frisco ISD releases parent survey as part of planning efforts for 2020-21 school year
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District officials shared storm damage photos at a Feb. 22 board meeting. (Courtesy Clear Creek ISD)
Houston
4:20 PM
Clear Creek ISD updates: 88% of campuses sustained damage during winter storm, quarantine practices revised
Kenn Franklin, New Caney ISD’s former superintendent, is accused of stealing from the district by submitting false expense reports. A Texas Rangers investigation, which was detailed in arrest warrant affidavits, showed Franklin had not gone to some events he claimed to attend. (Designed by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
6:35 AM
New Caney ISD looks for new superintendent after fallout of former leader’s alleged crimes
Georgetown ISD sees an improved dropout rate and a higher graduation rate in a state report. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
9:00 AM
Georgetown ISD sees improved dropout rate, higher graduation rate in state report
The carpet in a hallway at Humble High School was quickly removed due to a sprinkler head that froze and burst during the winter storm. (Courtesy Humble ISD)
Houston
4:10 PM
Humble ISD board discusses damages, declares emergency for winter storm, hires new contractor for flood barrier project
None of the damage sustained to FISD buildings was due to negligence or a lack of preparation, officials said; some water lines were triple-insulated and still froze. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
3:49 PM
Friendswood ISD officials talk storm repairs, bond progress
The Texas Education Agency has given districts the option to apply for waivers that allow districts to require non-testing students to learn remotely from home on scheduled district testing days. (Jen Para/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:52 AM
Katy ISD non-testing students will learn from home on testing days
RISD administration building.
Dallas - Fort Worth
3:44 PM
Richardson ISD saw winter storm damage at 45 of its campuses
More COVID-19 cases were confirmed last week in Cy-Fair ISD. (Courtesy Cy-Fair ISD)
Houston
3:16 PM
242 new COVID-19 cases reported in Cy-Fair ISD schools Feb. 8-21
In addition to water damage and outages at Round Rock ISD campuses, the district announcement also addressed RRISD families and staff members struggling with their own lack of water, heat, power and internet access following the week's storms. (Amy Bryant/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
4:33 PM
UPDATED: Round Rock ISD cancels classes Feb. 22-23 following winter storm
Klein ISD Plant Operations worked during the extended weather closure to clean weather-affected areas. (Courtesy Klein ISD)
Houston
4:16 PM
Klein ISD to return to normal operations Feb. 22