Public school enrollment plummets statewide

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MFISD surpasses state trends for in-person learners

 

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  • Last spring, teachers adapted on-the-fly with changes made to remote learning platforms. Although the process has been improved dramatically at MFISD this school year, the online method still provides challenges to some students. Contributed
    Last spring, teachers adapted on-the-fly with changes made to remote learning platforms. Although the process has been improved dramatically at MFISD this school year, the online method still provides challenges to some students. Contributed
  • MFISD officials stated the district will approach 90 percent in-person learning in the coming week. Other Texas districts are struggling to reach similar numbers. File photo
    MFISD officials stated the district will approach 90 percent in-person learning in the coming week. Other Texas districts are struggling to reach similar numbers. File photo
Texas enrollment in public schools, including numbers from Marble Falls Independent School District, is down almost 250,000 students, according to a nonprofit data analysis group. Many Texas school districts face lower enrollments due, in part, to the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of students - especially those from low-income communities - continue to have virtual and off-site instruction, based…

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