Canyon Independent School District is seeking to become a District of Innovation, which could allow it to sidestep state regulations governing things like class size, teacher certification, student discipline and school start and end dates. The law allowing for such a designation was created in 2015, and affords districts flexibility similar to that of open-enrollment charter schools. read more
Will Canyon Isd Become Texas' Next District Of Innovation?
ROBERT STEIN, Amarillo Globe-News
Sun, 10/16/2016 - 6:22pm
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Topics: Texas Potter County Amarillo
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