Richardson ISD has begun an outreach effort focused on attracting and keeping families before the start of school.
Renata Ferris
August 4, 20261 min read
Richardson ISD has begun an outreach effort before the school year starts, with a focus on attracting families and encouraging current families to remain in the district.
Educators and advocates connected with the district are calling the effort the “New family welcome tour.”
The outreach comes as Richardson ISD joins a broader move toward open enrollment, CBS News reported on Aug. 3.
Further details about the tour were not provided in the source.
Source: CBS News.
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/richardson-isd-joins-growing-trend-of-open-enrollment/
Renata Ferris
Renata Ferris writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Richardson.
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