UISD families encouraged to attend Facebook virutal meetings for STAAR and STEM information
Feb. 24, 2021
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Administration offices for Laredo United ISD, located at 201 Lindenwood Drive.Cuate Santos / Laredo Morning Times
In the upcoming Thursday UISD Facebook Live meetings, families will have the opportunities to receive more details regarding the STAAR exams and their STEM Academy. They will start at 3:30 p.m. and 11 a.m. respectively.
According to the district, parents will be able to find resources to help understand upcoming test results and student preparation material and tools for the upcoming STAAR tests. According to Rebecca Morales, UISD Director of Federal Programs, the UCOP STAAR will also highlight recent changes to that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.
UISD provides families with heaters, jackets and more
Feb. 14, 2021
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Amid cold weekend, the UISD Federal and State programs department announced that the families and children it oversees have been prepared with portable heaters, jackets and additional resources.
According to Rebecca Morales, the department director, UISD has purchased the heaters and jackets that have already been distributed throughout the time between November and December in preparation for colder months.
She said there are still some heaters available in the office for families that have not received one yet.
In addition to helping children and families during the cold, Morales also highlighted and stressed the importance of a new state program, Texas Rent Relief. Applications will start being accepted starting on Monday at 8 a.m. and both landlords and tenants can apply for emergency funds. Additional information can be found at texasrentrelief.com or at the toll-free number (833) 989-