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La Joya ISD rolls out new leadership team, organizational chart
For her last major announcement for the school year, La Joya ISD Superintendent Marcey Sorensen officially announced at a board meeting last month the district’s new central office leadership team and the organizational structure it will be operating under. It’s been no secret that Sorensen intended to restructure the...
SISD provides raises in new compensation plan
Sharyland ISD employees will finally receive their long-awaited raises. The board of trustees approved an increase in overall employee compensation at the June meeting after approving the $138 million budget for the 2024-25 school year. Last year, the district only provided one-time $1,500 retention stipends to the employees. Sharyland, like...
McAllen ISD earns state District of Distinction Award for 5th straight year
McAllen ISD’s dedication to unlocking its students’ imagination in the visual arts continues to create dividends. This week, McAllen ISD earned the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) 2024 District of Distinction Award for the fifth consecutive year. “We are excited that the creativity and hard work of our...
Wernecke student council wins state award
The Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association awarded the Student Leadership Award to the Donna Wernecke Elementary student council for their contribution and dedication to the school. The Wernecke student council is one of 105 in the state to receive the TEPSA award, and they are only one of two...
Texas college to add dental hygiene program through $1M grant
South Texas College in McAllen is developing an associate of applied science in dental hygiene program, funded by a $1 million grant. In addition to the dental hygiene program, the funding will also be used to create a workforce development and continuing education center for healthcare professionals at one of the college's buildings, according to a July 11 news release from the school.
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