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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The Waco Bridge’s coverage of Waco area schools.
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A front-row view of Waco from the Bridge’s first year in photos
A reflection on one year of photography and journalism from The Waco Bridge.
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Waco ISD sees gains in math STAAR scores but lags in reading scores
Waco Independent School District’s preliminary STAAR data shows some gains and setbacks at campuses with failing ratings.
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Busy Midway teens seek “brain reset” in hikes with new club
How a teen’s vision for finding solace in nature led to the formation of the Midway High School Hiking Club.
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Former Rapoport leader will replace Isabel Lozano as Kendrick principal
Former Rapoport Academy administrator Barbara Page will fill the top spot at Kendrick starting this summer.
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Texas education chief appoints former Waco ISD official to head Connally
The state of Texas has chosen a former Waco Independent School District administrator as superintendent to lead Connally ISD during its state takeover. Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath picked Josie Gutierrez to lead the 2,000-student district, citing her success in improving outcomes and strengthening teacher retention as former deputy superintendent and an assistant superintendent […]
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Q&A with Andrew Kim: Connally ISD’s new state conservator sees a path to “excellence”
The veteran educator says more teacher development training, more instructional time and a change in expectations will turn around the struggling district.
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Connally ISD cancels bond plans as it seeks to shrink its footprint
Connally ISD board of trustees called a $5.9 million bond election in February, then canceled it based on declining enrollment and the projected cost savings due to consolidating three elementary schools.
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Connally ISD will consolidate elementary schools starting next school year
The Waco-area school district said declining enrollments necessitated the changes.
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Staff at two struggling schools could reapply for jobs under Waco ISD charter deal
The Waco ISD board agreed to move forward with a contract with Third Future Schools to operate South Waco and Dean Highland elementary schools in a bid to avert a state takeover of the whole district.
