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Memories of Ennis - Movies at School

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The Parent Teacher Association in Ennis in 1922 approved the purchase of a motion picture projector for use in the public schools and also announced that a radio connection would be installed for the schools.

Ferris ISD, area schools chart new courses

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(Second in a series on virtual education)

Ferris schools include 2,708 students spread across five campuses. They have had their share of successes during the current year in regards to remote teaching by video, but they have also seen the shortcomings of a system that reveals unmet needs.

Community giving starts at school

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When people want to give back, many look to support national charities and other causes that they hold near and dear. Certainly these are worthwhile causes. However, giving back on a local level is a great way to help the people you see every day.

School, fall sports underway

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School, fall sports underway

EISD has done a remarkable job preparing for and opening their doors for a blend of conventional classroom teaching and remote lessons online. Reports show great effort and results by the staff, faculty and students, where adjustments and cooperation have been exemplary.

A very small number at Lummus Intermediate School have tested positive for coronavirus, though the administration quickly countered to contain the risk. They have communicated well with everyone from the start.

Palmer schools off to a good start

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Palmer / Kevin Noack

“For the most part it has been a very good start to the year. I have heard from several parents that said their kids are extremely happy to be back in school. Our staff is working so hard teaching face-to-face and virtually. Our district is not large enough to have teachers just handle the virtual students, consequently they are doing both which is difficult to say the least.

Italy schools off to a good start

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Italy / Don Clingenpeel

“Italy I.S.D. kicked off the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year this past Tuesday. Considering the current circumstances, the main hiccups we encountered were typical first-day in regard to school issues.

Trump, Abbott, act to reopen nation, state

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Thursday evening President Donald Trump unveiled new guidelines, some calling them common-sense measures meant to help states gradually loosen restrictions. His press conference targeted May 1 as the day to start the reopening of the country and he did so with direct consultation with Drs. Anthony Fauci and Deborah Birx, who spoke and answered questions.