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TEA announces Generation 29 charter school decisions
Jul. 2—AUSTIN — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced Tuesday the State Board of Education (SBOE) vote following Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath's recommendation to grant Generation 29 charters. Pending contract approval and the reconciliation of any final contingencies, the following four Generation 29 charter school applicants are slated to begin serving Texas public school ...
Trinity Valley Salutatorian Literally Sprinted to the Finish Line
Salutatorian Jessica Wu told graduates at Trinity Valley’s 58th commencement ceremony in May to let no one, “most of all yourself,” define the bounds of your capability. “High school is just the start,” she went on with her address to classmates at the MacGorman Chapel & Performing Arts Center. “Within all of you are the branches of success, patiently waiting to catch a spark and create a bonfire. I truly believe everyone in our class is capable of doing something incredible.”
Horned Frogs Post Impressive Spring GPA
FORT WORTH – The TCU women's tennis team ended the 2024 spring semester with an impressive 3.42 GPA. In addition, five student-athletes were named to the Academic All-Big 12 Team for the spring. To qualify for Academic All-Big 12, student-athletes must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher either cumulative...
Northwest ISD adopts $15.8 million deficit in 2024-25 budget
Northwest ISD is blaming the state for the district’s adoption of a deficit budget for the 2024-25 school year. During a June 24 meeting, the Northwest ISD board voted unanimously to adopt the more than $500 million 2024-25 budget. The general fund budget, which funds daily operations, outlines $321.1 million in revenues against $336.9 million in expenditures.
New charter school set to open in Arlington
A new charter school is on track to open in Arlington next year. Infinite Minds was one of four charter schools approved by the Texas Board of Education last week at the recommendation of state Commissioner of Education Mike Morath. The school will serve grades K-6 with an enrollment capacity...
New HSC College of Nursing Extends Application Deadline
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s new College of Nursing has moved its fall application deadline to July 15 to give more nurses time to join the inaugural class. Students can become part of the College of Nursing by applying for either the Registered...
Quantum for All Camp inspires high schoolers
Forget about band camps, art camps or sports camps. You want to find a camp where students have a passion, attend a Quantum for All camp. For the third-straight year, the district hosted a Quantum for All camp. This year’s camp, which is run in conjunction with the University of Texas at Arlington and the National Science Foundation, was at Young Junior High.
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