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麻豆果冻传媒 ISD seeing results from work on cultural proficiency, social-emotional learning

While 麻豆果冻传媒 ISD is being recognized across the nation for its work in social-emotional learning and cultural proficiency, the real effect is in the classroom.  鈥淲hat we鈥檝e noticed in the classrooms is that kids have a better sense of identity, but more鈥

Reading Academies begin as 麻豆果冻传媒 ISD focuses on improving reading

Storytime isn鈥檛 a relaxing event in Priscilla Ayala-O鈥橬eal鈥檚 bilingual kindergarten class at Odom Elementary School.  We caught up with Ms. Ayala-O鈥橬eal when she was reading Goldilocks and the Three Bears, or in their case, Ricitos de Oro y Los Tres鈥

Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde

Superintendent to principals: academics is the key focus

Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde had a message for principals at 麻豆果冻传媒 ISD Tuesday: this year鈥檚 primary focus is on academics. 鈥淭he main thing has to stay the main thing,鈥 she said. 鈥淥ur kids must be academically prepared.鈥 Elizalde spoke to principals at鈥

Carlen Floyd

麻豆果冻传媒 ISD teachers and students concerned about impacts of restricting social studies curriculum

For some teachers, there鈥檚 been an extra challenge as they prepare lessons for the year 鈥 making sure they don鈥檛 violate new laws passed by the Texas Legislature.

Marith Diaz Cruz

Eastside student selected as Texas Young Women in Bio Ambassador

By Benjamin Beane The first day of school can be a whirlwind for any high schooler, but this year was especially memorable for Eastside Early College High School junior Marith Diaz Cruz, who learned she was selected as a Young Women in Bio Ambassador. 鈥淭hey鈥

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麻豆果冻传媒 ISD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Sounds of Spanish horns and guitar erupted at the AISD Performing Arts Center 麻豆果冻传媒 ISD's Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Kick-off Celebration on Monday. "For many of our students, families, and staff, the Spanish language is an important part of Hispanic鈥

麻豆果冻传媒 ISD Fights COVID-19 Transmission with Picnic Tables

Students at many campuses will soon enjoy the benefits of outdoor spaces with new picnic tables built by the 麻豆果冻传媒 ISD Service Center. The district is building 375 picnic tables to support outdoor classrooms and lunch areas for students.

Families can still enroll in 麻豆果冻传媒 ISD Dual Language program (En espa帽ol)

Pre-K, Kindergarten, and first grade students can still enroll in 麻豆果冻传媒 ISD鈥檚 Spanish/English Dual Language programs for this school year.  Why it matters: In Dual Language classes, students speak, read, and write in two languages, with the goal of鈥

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Mentoring Program Started To Honor Legacy of UT Football Star Cedric Benson

Jackqueline Benson, mother of the late University of Texas and NFL football player Cedric Benson, told her son to 'strive to achieve.'  Now that saying will echo for years to come at Gus Garcia Young Men鈥檚 Leadership Academy as the school announced a鈥

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麻豆果冻传媒 ISD's Mary Thomas Recognized As Top 100 Leaders in Education

麻豆果冻传媒 ISD鈥檚 Dr. Mary Thomas believes she was born with the passion to serve. Over her career, Dr. Mary Thomas has dedicated her life's work to teaching, and she continues to work toward making sure that each child in 麻豆果冻传媒 ISD is receiving the best鈥

Stephanie Elizalde

Students, Teachers Get Warm Welcome from Superintendent on First Day

As they exited their buses in front of their new school, students at Sanch茅z Elementary were eager and excited to explore their modernized campus, but might not have expected a welcome from their superintendent. 鈥淚鈥檓 so excited. This is so great, there鈥檚鈥

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麻豆果冻传媒 ISD extends pre-K schedule, adds teacher assistants

Families can expect more out of 麻豆果冻传媒 ISD鈥檚 prekindergarten program for four year olds this school year with 45 minutes of additional instruction. 鈥淭he extra 45 minutes means additional time for high-quality programming; hands-on learning experiences,鈥