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Loaded gun found at Wylie West Junior High Monday afternoon
Wylie ISD sent out a statement Monday afternoon regarding a loaded gun found on the Wylie West Junior High campus. This afternoon administrators at the school were alerted that a student had a weapon on campus, and they later discovered the student was in possession of a loaded firearm in their backpack, according to the statement. ...
Mesquite ISD supports students during Deaf Awareness Month
MESQUITE – Many of us take the ability to hear for granted, but for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, everyday communication can be a constant challenge.In recognition of Deaf Awareness Month, CBS News Texas highlights a unique program in Mesquite ISD dedicated to helping students navigate life as deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.Alina Cano, a junior in the Forney ISD, attends North Mesquite High School to participate in the district's specialized program. Cano, who was born deaf, shares that high school can be particularly challenging, especially when it comes to communicating with hearing friends."I have to keep trying and...
North Texas schools close amid budget cuts, declining enrollment
Declining enrollment and budget shortfalls have forced several North Texas school districts to close campuses.The big picture: Traditional public schools nationwide are struggling with declining enrollment, as more families opt for private schools or public charter schools.Americans are also having fewer kids. The U.S. fertility rate has declined nearly 15 percentage points since 2007, per AP.State of play: Public school enrollment in Texas increased by almost 9% between 2012-13 and 2022-23. But attendance, which determines in part how much funding a school receives, remains a challenge.Around 26% of Texas students were chronically absent — meaning they missed more than roughly...
ICYMI: Collin College to offer 4-year degree programs, expands education offerings
Wyatt Jordan, a welding student at Collin College Technical Campus, practices using the campus’s current automated welding machinery. (Courtesy Sara Carpenter/Collin College) Catch up on some of the latest stories coming out of Collin College. Collin College is partnering with Texas State University and the University of Texas at...
Paul Quinn College Hosts JBJ Management BBO Luncheon
JBJ Management recently hosted its Building Business Opportunities Luncheon at Paul Quinn College. The event featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including Kimberly Tolbert, Interim Dallas City Manager; Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College; and Andy Byford, Senior Vice President of AMTRAK. Willis Johnson, the CEO and...
Plano ISD staff outline plan to boost college, career and military readiness
Plano ISD staff informed trustees of proposed CCMR strategies during the Oct. 1 meeting. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) In an effort to meet a district goal, Plano ISD officials outlined measures staff are working on for the 2024-25 school year, which could improve college, career and military readiness scores. PISD trustees...
Supplemental educational programs offered at Gideon Math and Reading Center in Plano
Gideon Math and Reading Center opened in September in Plano. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Bonny Pan, a former Plano ISD student and current Plano ISD educator, opened Gideon Math and Reading Center in Plano in September. “Gideon ... offers supplemental education aimed at building confidence in our students through academic mastery,”...
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