McKown began her career at McLennan Community College in 1989. The college’s trustees will begin a search for the college’s fourth president.
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Look up your Waco-area school’s A-F accountability grade, STAAR performance
The school ratings for Waco, Midway, Connally and area school districts were released Friday by the Texas education department.
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More Waco ISD campuses receive Fs on state report card, but contract prevents state takeover
Waco ISD Superintendent Tiffany Spicer says she’s confident that schools such as South Waco Elementary will get out of the danger zone of a state takeover.
“This is our year,” Spicer said.
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Bridge panel: “Skills gap” stands in the way of Waco’s growing workforce opportunities
Panelists at the the Texas Tribune/Waco Bridge “Future of the Texas Workforce” symposium at TSTC say good jobs abound, but building the skills for them is a challenge
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Join us and top leaders Wednesday at the “Future of Texas Workforce” symposium
The Bridge will interview top TSTC and Prosper Waco leaders and county judge nominee Rick Tullis as part of a daylong symposium in partnership with The Texas Tribune.
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Families brace for change as Third Future reboots two struggling Waco schools
Class begins Tuesday at South Waco and Dean Highland elementary schools under the control of a charter operator known for strict schedules and policies.
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Waco High student joins competitive marching band, becoming its youngest member
Christian Aguilar became a member of the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, a competitive junior drum and bugle corps that competes across the country.
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Waco ISD Superintendent Tiffany Spicer wants to take you on a run
Waco Independent School District will host its second annual Superintendent SuperHero Run on Aug. 1.
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Neighborhood visits a summertime labor of love for Waco ISD librarians
Camp Stories is one of several ways Waco Independent School District is trying to prevent the “summer slide.”
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Next step for Waco-area’s top scholars: Change the world
Valedictorians and salutatorians from around McLennan County are thinking big about the future. Some of them are already busy with their life’s work in public service and medicine.
