Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD Announces 2020 High School Graduation Plans
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.
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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.
Arlington ISD said officials worked in close coordination with the Arlington Fire Dept. and UT Arlington to ensure College Park Center would be ready to host safe graduation ceremonies.
More than 60 recreation centers and school sites provide enrichment and educational camps for kids each year.
Linda Ellis will become the permanent replacement for Dr. Susan Hull, who died after she was injured in a motorcycle crash in Arizona last July.
"Seniors, this is not how you were supposed to end your senior year and your career in BISD," said BISD Superintendent Dr. Bret Jimerson.
Dallas ISD's commencement ceremonies will begin May 22. Fort Worth ISD's will take place over a "period of several days in June."
Current antibody tests help determine if a person has had the novel coronavirus, but there are serious questions about whether they work.
Lewis Elementary School counselor Mary Ladwig launched "Virtual Career Day" for her students to access on their at-home learning platforms.
With classrooms closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, educator have had to find new ways to check in on students.