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Laredo educators reflect on a year of adapting to the pandemic
Laredo Morning Times
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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 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
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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.
Spirit of Laredo and School Bell Award competitions to begin
March 9, 2021
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The Members of the Chamber of Commerce Education Committee announced that the annual School Bell Award and Spirit of Laredo scholarship competition will continue in 2021 despite the pandemic.Christian Alejandro Ocampo / Laredo Morning Times
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce Education Committee announced the launch of the third annual Spirit of Laredo student video competition and the educator annual School Bell Awards competition.
Both competition applications have a deadline in April. Students interested in the Spirit of Laredo competition will have until April 16 to submit their entry. Educator nominee applications for the School Bell Award will need to be submitted before April 12 at 5:30 p.m. to be eligible.