As one school year ends and another approaches, North Texas parents eager to hear mask policies North Texas school districts have big decisions to make for the fall semester as it relates to masks, virtual learning, and even social distancing. Author: Jobin Panicker Updated: 10:40 PM CDT May 11, 2021 FRISCO, Texas — Educators, especially administrators, know very well there really is no off-season in the world of education. It is the end of one school year, but only the beginning of planning for the next one. Districts have big decisions to make for the fall semester as it relates to masks, virtual learning and social distancing.