The Importance of Early Reading
Early Childhood Reading: What Public School Districts Do for You As a child grows, they are constantly learning; learning to eat, learning to walk, learning to play, and learning to speak. During their first few years of life, as their brain is rapidly developing and absorbing information, reading can be extremely beneficial. “Experiencing and engaging […]
What I Valued and Missed By Attending a Charter School
What I Valued and Missed By Attending a Charter School – Go Public Intern, Cassandra Garza There are many options for parents when choosing a school for their children. Some choose to go public, private, or charter schools. In my case, I spent my 6th to 12th grade years in a charter school. During my […]
Edgewood ISD Police Department Supports the Community
Edgewood police officers are not only busy protecting our students and staff on campus, but they also volunteer their time year-round to give back to the community they serve. The EISD annual police Thanksgiving drive is always a success. Officers provide full thanksgiving meals to 250 Edgewood Families. They also make about 90 traffic stops […]
Edgewood ISD Culinary Team Competes in National BBQ Competition
Edgewood ISD culinary students are competing for thousands in college scholarship dollars, coveted flame-printed trophies — and BBQ bragging rights! The Edgewood CTE students agree that the barbecue competitions have taught them how to work together with a team and the skills required to prep and cook — under the pressure of time limits and […]
Lackland ISD Librarian Wins EXCEL Award
Lackland ISD’s Librarian and Media Specialist Tiffany Walderman proudly calls herself a Military Brat. It’s what makes her so relatable and why she won the Excel Award. Librarian Tiffany Walderman recieves Excel award Tiffany says her personal experience has helped shape who she is today, as a strong teacher and mentor, to other children who […]
La Vernia ISD CTE Students Get Experience with Elementary Kids
La Vernia high school students in Child Guidance practice real-world techniques in La Vernia Elementary schools. Child guidance students have been planning and facilitating lessons on various subjects during their internships. The assignment was to design a developmentally appropriate learning center for the students they have been interning with for several weeks. Students were able […]
Harlandale ISD Senior Powerlifting Champion
Harlandale ISD Senior Powerlifting Champion Harlandale ISD proudly features Harlandale High School senior, Isabel Olivares, as a powerlifting champion. Powerlifting at Worlds Isabel Olivares is a senior at Harlandale High School, where her love for powerlifting is proudly supported. Olivares has been powerlifting since she was 11 years old, and she has developed a passion […]
Meet One Judson ISD School’s Emotional Support Furry Friend
Judson ISD – Elolf Steam Academy’s Newest Furry Friend Judson ISD’s Elolf Steam welcomes pet dog Fergie Jane as their resident emotional support animal. Elolf Steam Academy Emotional Support Animal Judson ISD’s Elolf Steam Academy has welcomed in its newest employee, Assistant Principal Tiffany McHugh’s personal dog, Fergie Jane. Fergie Jane spends her days at […]
Spotlight on Principals for National Principals Month
National Principals Month is a time for parents, students, teachers, staff, and local communities to honor public school principals for their tireless leadership. What Is National Principals Month? Every October we celebrate National Principals Month. National Principals Month is a collaboration between the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), the National Association of Secondary […]
How do school bonds work?
Likened to a home mortgage, a voter-approved school bond allows a school district to borrow funds. The Board of Trustees authorizes bond elections, and State law grants the Board the authority to sell bonds.
