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Pleased or perturbed? How parents and teachers are reacting to HISD’s 2020-2021 reopening plan

Several area schools will be starting school Monday and among them in Houston’s largest district.

HOUSTON – The Houston Independent School District unveiled their 2020-2021 school year reopening plan Wednesday afternoon that included a September 8 start date and several weeks of initial online learning.

Dr. Grenita Lathan, HISD Interim Superintendent said depending on Houston’s COVID-19 cases, HISD students who choose in-person instruction will return to campus on October 19.

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The new reopening plan has brought a mostly positive reaction from parents, staff, faculty and the HISD community on social media so far. Some are relieved by HISD’s decision but others were left with questions.

See what they have to say below. To learn more about HISD’s plan, click here.

What questions or comments do you have about HISD’s reopening plan? Let us know in the comments below.


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A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.

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