Technology Expansion: McKinney ISD To Issue Macbooks For Students Grades 3-12
At their May board meeting, the McKinney ISD Board of Trustees approved an expansion of a technology program to include a laptop for every student in grades 3–12.
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At their May board meeting, the McKinney ISD Board of Trustees approved an expansion of a technology program to include a laptop for every student in grades 3–12.
Thousands of high schoolers taking advance placement tests may have to retake them again.
When it comes to commencement, the type of 2020 celebration being held depends on what North Texas school district a student attends. Check out this comprehensive list of graduation ceremony information.
A traditional graduation ceremony is a milestone some local high school seniors may never experience, after a decision by the Dallas Independent School District not to hold in-person celebrations this year.
Alyssa Rodriguez has been looking forward to graduating high school and getting her diploma walking across the stage since Day 1 in high school.
"After speaking last week with student leaders, we decided to add the option of an additional celebration," said Superintendent Kent P. Scribner.
Garland ISD went out of its way Friday to congratulate valedictorians and salutatorians who are still schooling from home.
Burleson ISD announced Friday it will host commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Saturday, June 6.
The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District has partnered with the Texas Motor Speedway to host in-person graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020.
As students continue their virtual education during the coronavirus pandemic, the Fort Worth Independent School District is helping more young people with digital access.
As most Fort Worth Independent School District employees continue working from home during the COVID-19 crisis, administrators announced they will continue to be paid -- at least until the end of the month.
With its 140,000 students already living at home -- Dallas County Community College leaders decide the safest path is to have them continue to learn there, as well.
"We know this crisis has caused many unexpected hardships. We want to help," the University said in a news release.
Losses of prom and graduation ceremonies are especially profound for those who lost their school in the October 2019 tornado outbreak.
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama will participate in a number of virtual commencement events for graduating high school and college students unable to attend in-person ceremonies.