Some North Texas School Districts Reworking Pandemic-Related Policies
Some students will be returning to school from Labor Day weekend to classrooms with new mask mandates in place.
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Some students will be returning to school from Labor Day weekend to classrooms with new mask mandates in place.
Brentfield Elementary School in Richardson ISD has 24 active positive cases and has had 36 since school began on Aug. 17.
Without disclosing why the decision was made, GCISD shared a list of concerns that did not lead to district leaders' decision to put Whitfield on leave.
A spokesperson for the district says masks are requested for students and staff, but not required due to legal reasons.
"As this is an ongoing personnel matter, we will not comment further," the school district said Monday.
During the special meeting, parents headed to the podium clearly divided on whether or not masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Across North Texas, school districts saw more students struggle when COVID-19 forced classrooms to close, especially in math.
The Fort Worth ISD Board has approved a temporary virtual learning option for students who have been unable to return to school due to a documented medical condition.
During the hearing, Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa gave most of the provisions of the bill the thumbs up. "I am in support of Senate Bill 15."
The 2021-2022 school year started on Wednesday, Aug. 11. That week, the district reported 24 positive cases on school campuses. The next week, that number rose to 276.
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They showed up outside the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD's school board meeting o show support for Principal James Whitfield, who they believe is being unfairly treated and targeted because of his skin color.
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It will be in effect beginning Thursday, August 26 through Friday, September 24 and will apply to all students, staff and visitors.
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Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
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Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
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This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
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The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
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"Overall, we felt things went well," Arlington police said.
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The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
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