Petroplex News

Midland-Odessa area public school enrollment drops as interest in alternative education picks up

By Mary Lou Lang | Jan 12, 2021

Student enrollment in Texas public schools has dropped substantially and the Midland-Odessa area public schools have also seen enrollment declines as more parents are opting for alternative education options such as home schooling.

Ector County ISD reports 'significant success' in students returning for in-person classes

By Mary Lou Lang | Sep 21, 2020

Ector County ISD students have been returning to school for in-person instruction and Superintendent Scott Muri said the district has experienced "significant success."