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How Mesquite ISD’s Districtwide Program Nurtures Students November 27, 2023 How Mesquite ISD’s Districtwide Program Nurtures Students The Mesquite Promise is based on four guiding principles — excelling, belonging, dignity, and making a difference — and 16 habits aligned with those principles. Read more
PSJA ISD hosts renaming ceremony for Jesus “Jesse” Vela, Jr. Middle School November 16, 2023 PSJA ISD hosts renaming ceremony for Jesus “Jesse” Vela, Jr. Middle School The longtime leader is being recognized for over 50 years of dedication to education and community leadership. Read more
Ysleta ISD rated No. 1 in El Paso for 3rd consecutive year November 13, 2023 Ysleta ISD rated No. 1 in El Paso for 3rd consecutive year For the third year in a row, the Ysleta Independent School District has been named the No. 1 school district in the El Paso area. Read more
Why a Texas School District is Opening a Health Clinic for Students on Medicaid November 9, 2023 Why a Texas School District is Opening a Health Clinic for Students on Medicaid Leaders in the Denton Independent School District say the clinic will make health care more readily available for its students. Read more
Tomball ISD superintendent nominated for 2024 national award November 6, 2023 Tomball ISD superintendent nominated for 2024 national award Tomball ISD's Martha Salazar-Zamora was chosen by the TASA for the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year award, which is awarded by The School Superintendents Association. Read more
Socorro ISD’s push in 8th-grade algebra results in high STAAR test scores November 2, 2023 Socorro ISD’s push in 8th-grade algebra results in high STAAR test scores “We have put a lot of focus on trying to get a higher level of preparation for post-secondary education, and algebra is one of the gateway courses.” Read more
Brownsville ISD names Jesus H. Chavez as interim superintendent October 30, 2023 Brownsville ISD names Jesus H. Chavez as interim superintendent Chavez, who holds a doctorate in education, is a former superintendent of the Harlingen CISD and of Round Rock ISD, and served Brownsville ISD in the past as a teacher and assistant principal. Read more
Taylor ISD names Jennifer Garcia-Edwardsen as lone finalist for superintendent October 26, 2023 Taylor ISD names Jennifer Garcia-Edwardsen as lone finalist for superintendent Garcia-Edwardsen previously served as chief of schools at New Braunfels ISD, as a deputy academic officer at Hays CISD, and as a principal and an assistant principal for Del Valle ISD. Read more
Canutillo ISD trustee Armando “Mando” Rodriguez sworn in as TASB President October 23, 2023 Canutillo ISD trustee Armando “Mando” Rodriguez sworn in as TASB President Rodriguez, a fifth-term trustee in CISD and a longtime public servant in Canutillo, is the first El Pasoan to be selected to lead TASB in more than 25 years. Read more
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