COVID and children: truths and myths
by Sahar Chmais Children and COVID-19 experiences differ slightly from the relationships between adults and…
Browsing: Education
Texas state representatives request to put STAAR test on hold this school year
by Sahar Chmais About 67 Texas House Representatives have banded together to request a waiver…
Hays County addresses the miscount of an extra 200 COVID-19 cases
by Sahar Chmais Last week, Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) removed approximately 200 COVID-19…
Virtual learning causes high failure rate, Hays CISD works to lower numbers
By Megan Wehring HAYS CISD — Going to school during the pandemic is like walking…
What families can do to reduce childhood obesity during stressful, sedentary times
by Sahar Chmais The COVID-19 pandemic may be feeding into childhood obesity, according to research…
STEM education preps students for post-high school
By Megan Wehring HAYS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT — University planning begins at the elementary…
Local representatives pre-file bills for the 87th legislative session
by Sahar Chmais The 87th Legislative Session might be more challenging than years prior due…
Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
Last week, staff, students and parents at McCormick Middle School celebrated Dia de los Muertos,…
Biden camp cancels multiple Texas events after a “Trump Train” surrounded a campaign bus The…
Hays CISD preps for more in-person students
By Megan Wehring HAYS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT — As the second nine-week grading period…