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TX Education Reformer: 'For far too long nearly 50% of Texas children haven’t been able to read on grade level'
By Collin Times News Service May 6, 2024
Mandy Drogin, the campaign director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) Next Generation Texas campaign, said the State Board of Education (SBOE) is critical to setting educational standards in Texas public schools.
Headline: New Educational Initiative at Lawson ECS Prepares Young Students for the Future
"Sammy and Sadie’s Supermarket at Lawson ECS (McKinney ISD Media/May 3, 2024)
Texas Values Spokesperson: There were ‘serious problems’ with first drafts of Texas social studies school standards rewrites
By Collin Times News Service May 6, 2024
The proposed first draft of the State Board of Education’s (SBOE) revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) social studies standards had “serious problems,” said the government relations director of Texas Values.
24,897 students is a total enrollment of Prosper Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney during the 2022-23 school year
Prosper Independent School District, with its main office in Mckinney, had a total enrollment of 24,897 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Plano Independent School District with its main office in Allen taught 16,975 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year
Plano Independent School District with its main office in Allen enrolled 16,975 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Report: 62% of the 583 students at Carlena Chandler Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 583 students at Carlena Chandler Elementary School in Allen, 362 (62%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Total enrollment of Plano Independent School District with its main office in Allen is 48,752 students during the 2022-23 school year
Plano Independent School District, with its main office in Allen, had a total enrollment of 48,752 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Analysis: 356 of 574 students at Flossie Floyd Green Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 574 students at Flossie Floyd Green Elementary School in Allen, 356 (62%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Analysis: 356 of 574 students at Flossie Floyd Green Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 574 students at Flossie Floyd Green Elementary School in Allen, 356 (62%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Collin County lawsuit seeks damages for 'offensive physical contact' against 5-year-old boy at Rucker Elementary School
Under legal fire again for allegedly failing to protect children in its care, the Prosper Independent School District has moved to dismiss a case involving the physical assault of a 5-year-old last year at Rucker Elementary School.
2021-22 School Year: 62% of the 722 students at Ogle Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 722 students at Ogle Elementary School in Mckinney, 448 (62%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
2021-22 School Year: 62% of the 722 students at Ogle Elementary School not on "college track"
Of the 722 students at Ogle Elementary School in Mckinney, 448 (62%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Collin County schools enroll 29,908 gifted and talented students in the 2022-23 school year
Collin County enrolled the fourth highest number of gifted and talented students among Texas counties in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Frisco Independent School District with its main office in Mckinney has a total enrollment of 66,780 students during the 2022-23 school year
Frisco Independent School District, with its main office in Mckinney, had a total enrollment of 66,780 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Faubion Middle School: 63% of the 1,310 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 1,310 students at Faubion Middle School in Mckinney, 826 (63%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Early voting starts May 20 for GOP primary runoff for State Board of Education seat
By Collin Times News Service May 2, 2024
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R), Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R), and Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) all have weighed in on the Texas State Board of Education District 12 GOP primary runoff for which Collin County voters can start voting as early as May 20.
McKinney Independent School District appoints Molly Hovan to Executive Director of Elementary School Leadership position
The McKinney Independent School District (MISD) has announced the promotion of Molly Hovan to the position of Executive Director of Elementary School Leadership. Previously, Hovan held the role of Senior Director of Teaching and Learning.
Frisco Independent School District Board approves GPA change for dual credit classes
The Board of Trustees for the Frisco Independent School District (Frisco ISD) has approved a proposed change to the Grade Point Average (GPA) calculation for dual credit classes. The decision, which was made during their regular meeting in April, will affect students graduating in 2030.
Frisco Independent School District announces details for its 2024 graduation ceremonies
The Frisco Independent School District (Frisco ISD) has unveiled the schedule for its Class of 2024 graduation ceremonies. This year's events, slated for May 17-19 at the Ford Center, will notably include seniors from Panther Creek and Emerson high schools for the first time.
Report: 63% of the 887 students at Clark Middle School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year
Of the 887 students at Clark Middle School in Frisco, 559 (63%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Collin Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).