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Texas Education Agency advances Marlin ISD governance transition
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has commenced the second phase of transitioning governance authority for the Marlin Independent School District (MISD).
Senator Bettencourt announces support for Texas Education Freedom Act
Senator Paul Bettencourt has announced his support for Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, joining Chairman Brandon Creighton and other Republican members of the Senate Education Committee.
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Grand Prairie ISD Public Information Officer: New cell phone policy leads to ‘greater level of engagement’ and ‘more socialization’
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 30, 2025
Grand Prairie Independent School District (ISD) Public Information Officer Sam Buchmeyer said that the district's new cell phone policy has enhanced classroom engagement and increased social interaction among students.
Montgomery Superintendent on new cell phone policy: ‘students are more engaged’ and ‘performance on daily assignments has improved’
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 30, 2025
Montgomery Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Dr. Mark Ruffin announced that a new cell phone policy has led to academic improvements and increased classroom interaction among students.
Texas awards $13 million in grants for workforce education
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 6, 2025
Dec. 16, 2024, Austin, Texas – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has announced the allocation of nearly $13 million in grants to higher education institutions across Texas.
