Laredo education leaders discuss impact of Abbott s decision
March 3, 2021
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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 TimesShow MoreShow Less
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United Middle School 6th grade students Eva and Olivia Rogerio use their Chromebooks as they attend virtual classes at their home, Monday, August 24, 2020, as United ISD began their 2020-2021 school year.Cuate Santos / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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M.S. Ryan Elementary School Counselor Judith Puig discusses COVID-19 safety with students on Aug. 24, 2020, during the first day back to school for some students during the pandemic.Danny Zaragoza / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
Laredo ISD participating in LIFE Fair, celebrating Read Across America Week
March 2, 2021
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Over 60 students from Cigarroa, Martin, and Nixon High Schools along with students from Cigarroa, Lamar, and Memorial Middle Schools entered art pieces for the 58th Annual Laredo International Fair & Exposition, “Show-and-Go Expo/
For the first week of March, LISD has updated its community calendar and laid out the week. This includes a number of vaccine clinics, the LIFE fair, board meetings and more.
On Tuesday, LISD vaccine clinics will be hosted throughout multiple elementary and middle schools for those that have registered with the city. The clinics will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and registrants are expected to show up on time for their appointments at their registered site.
United ISD adapts with unique virtual Special Olympics
March 2, 2021
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Shown is the lighting of the torch from a previous Special Olympics field day opening ceremony.Courtesy /UISD
For the 2020-21 Virtual Spring Field Day on Monday, UISD posted a video on its YouTube channel discussing the event and delivering messages to the Special Olympics athletes. All students are encouraged to participate in the field day and the activities set by the staff and coaches.
The Cherish Center event was held Monday, and the remaining schedule for activities is as follows:
High Schools - March 2
Elementary and YAPS - March 4
TAMIU community encouraging Laredoans to learn more about other cultures
Laredo Morning Times
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TAMIU’s Dr. Peter Haruna said the transition to virtual Black History Month activities this year was a success.Danny Zaragoza /Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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TAMIU’s Dr. Peter Haruna is aiming to strengthen the cultural awareness throughout Laredo by creating opportunities for students and staff to learn and by engaging other community members.Danny Zaragoza / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Despite a population demographic of over 95% Hispanic residents and just slightly over 1% each of multiple other races, cultural diversity in Laredo is slim. However, during Black History Month, a TAMIU diversity committee highlights how the world is globalizing and the opportunities the city has to learn more about cultures outside of its own.
Laredo school districts continue to repair damage after freeze
Feb. 25, 2021
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A long line forms as Laredoans wait for cases of water, loaves of bread and packs of snacks, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, as Laredoans without water or electricity pick up the essentials distributed by South Texas Foodbank in partnership with the City of Laredo at Nixon High School.Danny Zaragoza, Staff Photographer / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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United South High School administrators hand out free pizza to families in need on Thursday, Feb. 18 outside the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program Center.Danny Zaragoza / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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