LISD and UISD still waiting on COVID-19 funding
April 11, 2021
FacebookTwitterEmail
Un alumno camina por el pasillo de una escuela en la secundaria del condado Wyandotte, en Kansas City, el 31 de marzo de 2021.Charlie Riedel /Associated Press
After a full year of interruptions and expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic impacting the local school districts, an additional stimulus package was slated to be provided to districts across Texas but has since been delayed at the state level.
According to the American Rescue Plan stimulus funding package, LISD and UISD are expecting to receive $115,268,000 and $126,222,000, respectively. These funds would have compounded the federal funding districts expected to receive last year that were instead used by the state throughout its budget to soften the impact of the pandemic and not on school districts.
Reported flu cases in Laredo down more than 99% from prior season
April 5, 2021
FacebookTwitterEmail
Last summer, health officials across the country worried how COVID-19 and flu season would interact, and the likelihood of more deaths due to co-infections of both viruses.
However, largely due to the preventative measures taken to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, flu cases fell dramatically last season.
In Laredo, there were no reported co-infections with COVID-19 and the flu, and the number of confirmed flu cases in the 2020-2021 season fell by over 99% from the year prior.
During the 2019-2020 flu season, 6,389 flu cases were reported in Laredo. In the 2020-2021 season, there were only 20 reported cases of the flu.
$394M allocated to Webb County area through American Rescue Plan
April 1, 2021
FacebookTwitterEmail
Rep. Henry Cuellar, Laredo Economic Development Director Teclo Garcia and Mayor Pete Saenz attended the conference regarding the American Rescue Plan funds allocation, along with other county leaders at the TAMIU Student Center Ballroom on Wednesday.Christian Alejandro Ocampo /Laredo Morning Times
During a conference hosted by Rep. Henry Cuellar, leaders in the region gathered to discuss the current situation regarding the pandemic and also to receive millions in funding through American Rescue Plan allocations.
According to Cuellar, millions will be allocated to local school districts, Webb County, Laredo, El Cenizo and Rio Bravo. According to the U.S. Department of Treasury, there will be guidelines detailed and relayed to recipients regarding the use of funds and its deadline.
Laredo educators reflect on a year of adapting to the pandemic
Laredo Morning Times
FacebookTwitterEmail
M.S. Ryan Elementary student Elias Lozano checks in with his teacher in their virtual classroom on Aug. 24, 2020 during the first day back to school for some students.Danny Zaragoza / Laredo Morning Times
Last year on March 11, the U.S. officially declared the pandemic had arrived and communities throughout the nation had undergone a transformation due to the fear and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19.
For students, much work had to be done to ensure that their future would not be hindered by the pandemic. With hopes that the situation could be addressed before students returned, education leaders worked to adapt to the changes.
Applications open Monday for United South s Early College Academy
March 14, 2021
FacebookTwitterEmail
Starting in the 2021-22 school year, incoming ninth graders will have the opportunity to attend the United South High School Early College Academy, and applications open Monday.
According to the district, the deadline for applications will be April 16 followed by a blind lottery date on April 29. Parents interested in signing their child up are required to watch the parent orientation video and accept the terms to complete the application process.
Applications will be posted through the UISD website. UISD also advised that the opportunity is only available for incoming ninth graders, not current ninth grade students.