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Plano ISD’s Closure of Davis Elementary Highlights Broader Special Education Funding Crisis
Plano ISD’s decision to close Davis Elementary, along with three other schools, underscores a broader crisis in special education funding in Texas. Shawnda Kracja, a concerned parent, expressed her dismay at the decision, highlighting that her daughter, an incoming third grader at Davis Elementary, is at risk of losing a supportive and inclusive environment. Davis Elementary has been home to a regional day school program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students for decades. However, budget constraints have forced the Plano ISD board of trustees to relocate these students to Harrington Elementary starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
Frisco, Texas Student Among 3M Young Scientist Challenge Finalists
3M and Discovery Education announced the top 10 finalists for the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge, including a student from Frisco ISD. This prestigious competition, recognized as the nation's leading science contest for middle school students, invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize and the title of "America's Top Young Scientist." "For 17 years, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge has brought together some of the world's brightest young minds to reimagine what's possible,” said Torie Clarke, executive vice president and chief public affairs officer at 3M, in an official statement....
Daily Digs: $35M HS Football Stadium Goes Viral, $55M Athletics Facility Proposal, and More!
Melissa High School enrolled only 1,485 students during the 2022/23 academic year. Although that number likely saw a marginal increase in 2023/24, the official numbers have yet to be released. And while an enrollment of 1,485 is tiny, it is up more than 300 students from 2020/21. The trajectory is...
Lake Travis boys finish fourth in national high school golf tournament
Lake Travis finished the three-round tournament with a score of 1-over 865 (276-294-295) and played all three courses at the PGA complex. Mackey Bennett posted a 3-under 213 to tie for 19th place for LAke Travis' best score of the tournament. Bennett fired an opening-round 68 then followed it with a 73 on the second day and 72 to close it out. He eagled the par-5 18th to finish his third round birdie-birdie-eagle.
Collin College’s Joshua Meza Shines at SkillsUSA National Tournament
Joshua Meza, a 19-year-old collision technology student from Collin College in North Texas, showcased his automotive refinishing skills and placed in the top 10 at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in late June in Atlanta, GA. Currently pursuing an associate's degree in collision technology, Meza’s journey into this...
Dreamland Preschool Offers Families a New Reggio Emilia-Inspired Way of Learning
Dreamland Preschool is committed to instilling lifelong learning skills and values in young children. We are a school where children are protagonists and where their senses are stimulated. Reggio Emilia Educational Philosophy. As a Reggio Emilia-inspired school, our educational philosophy is based on the belief that every child is unique...
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