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Uvalde CISD board takes no action at special board meeting after hours-long closed-door session
Read full article: Uvalde CISD board takes no action at special board meeting after hours-long closed-door sessionThe Uvalde CISD school board took no action in a specially called meeting surrounding the board itself.
Robb Elementary shooting victims’ families reflect on superintendent’s retirement announcement
Read full article: Robb Elementary shooting victims’ families reflect on superintendent’s retirement announcementAhead of the Uvalde CISD board meeting Monday where Superintendent Dr. Hal Harrell will discuss retirement, families of the Robb victims are saying their calls for accountability didn't have to come to this.
Uvalde CISD to consider new elementary school, resolution calling for special session on assault rifles during meeting Monday
Read full article: Uvalde CISD to consider new elementary school, resolution calling for special session on assault rifles during meeting MondayThe school board is expected to consider the development of a new elementary school, approve an updated 2022-2023 calendar and vote on a resolution to be forwarded to Gov. Greg Abbott asking him to call a special legislative session to consider raising the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic assault rifles from 18 to 21.
Holocaust novel 'Maus' banned in Tennessee school district
Read full article: Holocaust novel 'Maus' banned in Tennessee school districtA Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to “inappropriate language” and an illustration of a nude woman.
New leadership takes reign at South San ISD after board president voted out
Read full article: New leadership takes reign at South San ISD after board president voted outSouth San Antonio Independent School District is turning a new leaf after months of turmoil with its leadership. This week, the interim superintendent addressed the board for the first time, and a group of board members voted themselves into leadership positions.
Edgewood ISD Board pushes back start date to Aug. 17
Read full article: Edgewood ISD Board pushes back start date to Aug. 17SAN ANTONIO The Edgewood ISD School Board voted to modify the start date to the 2020-2021 academic calendar from Aug. 10 to Aug. 17. Additionally, the board voted to utilize remote learning for the first four weeks of school or until labor day. After that, the board will re-evaluate and consider extending or an additional four weeks based on recommendations from local and state health agencies. According to the district, the intersession weeks are meant to offer additional instructional support to students. Additional information regarding back to school updates is shared on the EISD social platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the districts website.