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Congratulations to the following New Supers
Dr. Mike A. Barrera, Retired Superintendent, Ben-Bolt-Palito-Blanco ISD, has been named New Super of Premont ISD.
Dr. Jeannette, Superintendent, Judson ISD, has been named New Super of Southwest ISD.
Dr. Jose H, Mereno, Superintendent, Robstown ISD, has been named New Super of Somerset ISD.
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| Vacant | Sulphur Springs ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO | Vacant | Kaufman ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO | Vacant | Diboll ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO | Vacant | Schulenburg ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO | Vacant | Meridian ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO | Vacant | Joshua ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO | Vacant | Mercedes ISD; Search by: Merceded ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant |
Hubbard ISD (Region 12); Search by: Dr. Danny Lovett, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESC New Timeline!INFO |
Vacant | Boyd ISD; Education Solutions and Services Mike Smith & Letha HopkinsINFO | Vacant | Lefors ISD; Search by: Lefors ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | Knippa ISD; Search by: Knippa ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | Highland Park ISD; Search by: Hazard, Young, Attea, and Associates: Max McGee, President & Dr. Jim Largent, AssociateINFO | Vacant | Liberty ISD; Search by: Liberty ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | Region 5 Executive Director; Search by: Region 5 Esc Board of Directors and Dr. Robert Nicks, Educational Consultant Extended Timeline!INFO | Vacant | Throckmorton Collegiate ISD; Search by: Collegiate Edu-Nation, Dr. Nelson CoulterINFO | Vacant | Miller Grove ISD; Search by: Dr. Danny Lovett, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESCINFO | Vacant | Evadale ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, LLP, Dr. Shaun Barnett, Dickey HazlewoodINFO | Vacant | Mercedes ISD; Search by: Mercedes ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | Giddings ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Kerrville ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO | Vacant | Sunnyvale ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO | Vacant | Navarro ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Treviño, Kyle & Robinson P.C., & Education Consultant Dr. Sherri BaysINFO | Vacant | Morton ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Dr. Kyle Wargo, Exec. DirectorINFO | Vacant | Three Way ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO | Vacant | Callisburg ISD; Education Solutions and Services Mike Smith & Letha HopkinsINFO | Vacant | Corrigan-Camden ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO | Vacant | Robstown ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | S&S CISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO | Vacant | Wolfe City ISD; Search by: Region 3 ESC, Exec. Dir. Morris LyonINFO | Vacant | Buffalo ISD - Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOIS; INFO | Vacant | Henrietta ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO | Vacant | Sheldon ISD - Search by: Sheldon ISD Board of Trustees; INFO | Vacant | Roby CISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO | Vacant | Arlington ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Alice ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Treviño, Kyle & Robinson P.C., & Education Consultant Dr. Saul HinojosaINFO | Vacant | McGregor ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Venus ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Tom Bean ISD; Search by: Tom Bean ISD Board of Trustees & Kelly LuskINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Pettus ISD - Dr. Katie Atkins , Assistant Superintendent,Westwood ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Treviño, Kyle & Robinson P.C., & Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Hillsboro ISD - Dr. Darrell Brown, Superintendent,Birdville ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Hamilton ISD - Dr. Harper Stewart, Superintendent,Meadowland Charter District; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Electra ISD - Don Hasley, Principal,Electra ISD; Search by: Electra ISD Board of Trustees and Ted WestINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Yorktown ISD - Gerald Nixon, Principal,Tarkington ISD; Search by: Region 3 ESC, Exec. Dir. Morris LyonINFO |
| Lone Finalist | White Deer ISD - Duane Limbaugh, Superintendent,Schulenburg ISD; Search by: White Deer ISD Board of Trustees & Region 16 ESC, Nathan Maxwell, Exec. Dir., Troy Seagler, Associate Exec. Dr. INFO |
| Lone Finalist | Vysehrad ISD - Robin Trojcak, Assistant Superintendent,Gonzales ISD; Search by: Region 3 ESC, Exec. Dir. Morris LyonINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Midway ISD - Chris Allen, Superintendent,Marble Falls ISD; Search by: N2 Learning, Dr. Eddie Coulson & Dr. Brad Lancaster INFO |
| Lone Finalist | Marble Falls ISD - Dr. Jeff Gasaway, Deputy Superintendent,Marble Falls ISD; Search by: Marble Falls ISD Board of TrusteesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Somerset ISD - Dr. José H. Moreno, Superintendent,Robstown ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Treviño, Kyle & Robinson P.C., & Education Consultant Dr. Jeanette Winn MoczygembaINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Kenedy ISD - Dr. Calvin B. Bowers, Principal,Odem-Edroy ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Treviño, Kyle & Robinson P.C., & Education Consultant Dr. Saul HinojosaINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Florence ISD - Richard C. Kirkpatrick, Deputy Superintendent,Copperas Cove ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Treviño, Kyle & Robinson P.C., & Education Consultant Dr. Sherri BaysINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Detroit ISD; Search by: Detroit ISD Board of TrusteesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Northside ISD - Dr. John Craft, Superintendent,Killeen ISD; Search by: Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Grapevine-Colleyville ISD - Dr. Brad Schnautz, Interim Superintendent,Grapevine ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Stamford ISD - Robbie Phillips, Superintendent,Highland ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Seagraves ISD - Dr. Bonnie Avey, Principal,Lubbock ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational Services & Dr. Doug KarrINFO |
| Lone Finalist | McKinney ISD - Shawn Pratt, Assistant Superintendent,McKinney ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Whiteface CISD - Josh Damron, Principal,Idalou ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Dr. Kyle Wargo, Exec. DirectorINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Clarksville ISD - Marian Ellis, Director,North Hopkins ISD; Search by: Clarksville ISD Board of TrusteesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Little Elm ISD - Michael Lamb, Superintendent,Sulphur Springs ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Hondo ISD - Rosa M. Mares, Assistant Superintendent,Hondo ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Treviño, Kyle & Robinson P.C., & Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Paint Creek ISD - Emilia Moreno, Director,Region XIV ESC; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey, Staci Robertson, & Rod TownsendINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Bluff Dale ISD - Jason Wells, Principal,Birdville ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Peaster ISD - Dr. Kendra Pittman, Assistant Superintendent,Royal ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO |
| New Super | Jourdanton ISD - Dr. Tracy Canter, Superintendent,Iraan-Sheffiend Collegiate ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Treviño, Kyle & Robinson P.C., & Education Consultant Dr. Jeanette Winn MoczygembaINFO |
| New Super | Midland ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Treviño, Kyle & Robinson P.C., & Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO |
| New Super | Southwest ISD - Dr. Jeanette Ball, Superintendent,Judson ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
| New Super | Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD - Dr. Wendy Eldridge, Superintendent,Crandall ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.C Short Timeline!INFO |
| New Super | Adrian ISD - Shane Whiteley, Assistant Superintendent,Spearman ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO |
| New Super | Northwest ISD - Dr. Mark Foust, Superintendent,Kerrville ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO |
| New Super | Lamesa ISD - David Ritchey, Principal,Lamesa ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search Services Updated Timeline!INFO |
| New Super | Grapeland ISD - Dr. David Mass, Superintendent,Oglesby ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Treviño, Kyle & Robinson P.C., & Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO |
| New Super | Ferris ISD - Hector Madrigal, Superintendent,Karnes City ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO |
| New Super | White Oak ISD - William Paul, Superintendent,Windthorst ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD HIRES ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCTSUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The board of trustees of the Sulphur Springs Independent School District has contracted with Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. Arrow President/CEO Dr. Russell Marshall and Lead Consultant/COO Jim Dunlap will conduct the search. More information including timeline and the application process will be available onarrowsearchinc.com and the TASA job center after March 27th.
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Preventive Law: Working in Harmony – Intergovernmental Mechanisms
This article discusses Interlocal Contracts (also known as “interlocal agreements”) and Interlocal Transfers, two mechanisms that exist to promote school district efficiency and cooperation between school districts. Hopefully, this article will provide clarity on the intricacies of each and promote their use to expedite school district compliance with statutory requirements, such as procurement under the Texas Education Code and Texas Government Code and record confidentiality under the Texas Public Information Act.
Crosby ISD becomes largest school district in Texas to adopt a 4-day instructional week
CROSBY, Texas (KTRK) -- Crosby ISD has become the largest school district in Texas to adopt a four-day school week, according to school officials. On Monday, the Crosby ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2023-2024 academic calendar that shifts from a five-day instruction week to four. How it works: Fridays will be considered student holidays from September to mid-April, and each school day will have an extra 20-25 minutes added to instructional time, the district says. The district estimated at least 43 districts in Texas are on a four-day school week, and several more districts are considering the move.
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KAUFMAN ISD HIRES ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The board of trustees of the Kaufman Independent School District has contracted with Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. Arrow President/CEO Dr. Russell Marshall and Lead Consultant/COO Jim Dunlap will conduct the search. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 31, 2023. More information including timeline and the application process is available on arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA job center.
Harlandale ISD to hold special school board meeting on consolidation of 5 schools
The Harlandale Independent School District will hold a special school board meeting on Monday to vote on the possible consolidation of at least five elementary schools after years of financial hardship and declining student enrollment.
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Parent thwarts armed man at San Antonio elementary school
A parent's suspicions and quick thinking led to the arrest of an armed man roaming an Edgewood ISD campus on Thursday, March 23. Edgewood ISD police found a gun and ammo on a man who was arrested after the mother of a third grader at the school reported the man to campus administration, according to a statement from the school district.
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Upcoming Hearing
The House Committee on Public Education is scheduled to meet at 8:00 am on Tuesday, March 28 to hear numerous bills, including HB 681 by Rep. Bell which would remove the September 2023 expiration date on the ability for a school district to provide and be funded for a local remote learning program.
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Peaster ISD Names Lone Finalist Dr. Kendra Pittman
The Peaster ISD Board of Trustees is excited to announce the selection of Dr. Kendra Pittman as the lone finalist for the position of Peaster ISD Superintendent. Dr. Pittman has spent the last 5 years as the Assistant and then Associate Superintendent for Royal ISD, a rapidly growing 4A district in southeast Texas. She brings a wealth of experience in improving schools over her 23 year career in education, as a teacher, coach, dean of instruction, principal, and senior administrator. "I am excited to join the Greyhound community as your next Superintendent. I'm dedicated to continuing the rich traditions of the District while partnering with the Peaster ISD team to build upon what makes Peaster such a wonderful place for students and their families. My husband and I are looking forward to putting down roots and raising our son Brolin in a community that shares our family's values," Dr. Pittman said.
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Spring ISD teachers forced to pay thousands of incentive dollars back due to overpayment
Several teachers in Spring Independent School District told FOX 26 they received thousands of dollars through an incentive program, and they say the district wants to take a lot of it back.
Emails dated Monday, March 20 indicate the district admitted to overpaying the money, and teachers would see deductions out of their checks starting Mar. 24 - some arrangements are to last as long as 19 pay periods, according to the email.
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Austin ISD pride week concludes but not without pushback from a lawmaker
The Austin Independent School District closes out its pride week Saturday. Each day this week, the district has put on different pride-themed activities, culminating in an event this Saturday with a keynote speaker, food trucks and a student dance. Eliza Layola, principal of Menchaca Elementary School for nearly a decade, said celebrating the week is especially important in Central Texas. “It’s actually not about the event or even the week — it’s about the things that we do every day to message to our students, our families and our staff that they have a place within our school and within our community,” Layola said.
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TEA’s third Houston ISD community meeting moved to new location
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has moved the location of the March 29 community meeting regarding the state's takeover of Houston ISD. Instead of taking place at the Hattie Mae Educational Support Center, it will now be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Delmar Stadium on Magnum road.
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Marshall ISD says district’s good financial shape helps proposed $41.9 million bond’s cost
This upcoming election season, Marshall residents will only have one item on the ballot to consider: A $41.9 million school bond vote called by Marshall ISD to fund needed renovations at Marshall High School. The bond proposition will have “This is a property tax increase” printed above it on the ballot, though Assistant Superintendent Andrew Chilcoat said that this is not the case.
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Jarrell ISD to have increased police presence after threat
This week, Jarrell ISD will have additional police officers and state troopers on campuses after what they call reckless threats on social media.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Kilgore ISD taxpayers have until May 1 to file claim in LOHE settlement
Kilgore ISD taxpayers have a May 1 deadline to submit a claim as part of an agreement between the district and plaintiffs in a multi-year litigation settlement. As outlined in the agreement filed and submitted by the plaintiffs’ attorneys, taxpayers wishing to recover their pro rata share of the maximum settlement amount that has been calculated for them, must follow specific claim procedures and provide satisfactory proof of identity online through a website administered by a third party.
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Superintendent: Student achievement at heart of Fort Worth ISD’s reshuffling
A clearer picture of how Fort Worth ISD will look under Superintendent Angélica Ramsey is emerging. Administration is expected to be leaner, cheaper and sharper. Trustees on March 28 are scheduled to consider formally backing Ramsey’s most public reshuffling of the district. The proposed resolution directly names divisions and positions that could be eliminated or consolidated. The move is intended to deal with Fort Worth ISD’s declining enrollment and increasingly fraught financial situation.
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San Antonio: BCSO, Southwest ISD to hold meeting about School Safety Task Force
School safety is on top of people's minds for families in southwest Bexar County. Because of that, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and Southwest ISD will be holding a meeting to give an update on the School Safety Task Force. The BCSO says they’ll be providing an update about the dangers of THC vape pens.
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Houston ISD’s takeover was a hard, but necessary decision
The state’s takeover of Houston ISD is unfortunate but not surprising, and personally, I know how difficult it must have been to arrive at that decision. I’m honored to have served Texans in many ways. And while each of my elections and appointments brought with them great responsibility, it was my role as the commissioner of education that felt the most consequential and the most critical to the well-being of our citizens and the future of our great state.
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We asked a school finance expert about Fort Worth ISD’s cost-cutting efforts. Here’s what she said
A school district losing students can’t effectively reduce an $80 million deficit by simple cost-saving initiatives, according to a school finance expert at Georgetown University. Marguerite Roza, executive director of the Georgetown Edunomics Lab, said it requires deep cuts – like what Fort Worth ISD is doing by downsizing its administrative staff. Just before spring break, Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Angélica Ramsey gathered 150 to 200 employees and told them their departments would be reorganized. The district presented the employees with three options: resign, resign and reapply for a new position or resign and retire.
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Hidalgo ISD athletic director Monty Stumbaugh charged with assault
Police arrested Hidalgo ISD Athletic Director Monty Stumbaugh on Friday and charged him with assault shortly after arresting a principal at the district for alleged witness tampering. Hidalgo Police Chief Romeo Rodriguez told The Monitor at about 1 p.m. Saturday that Stumbaugh was in the process of being arraigned at court.
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San Antonio: BCSO to discuss safety, ‘dangers’ of THC vape pens at meeting for Southwest ISD
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and Southwest Independent School District will hold a safety meeting for residents in the district to discuss THC vape pens and recent crime. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Southwest High School, 11960 Dragon Lane.
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Kennard ISD Votes for Four-Day School Week
Kennard Independent School District (KISD) board of trustees voted 6-1 to implement a new four-day school week next year featuring a Tuesday-Friday week with Mondays off The move comes after most other districts in the area have also opted for the revised schedule, with Crockett ISD joining the plan earlier in the week. The state of Texas recently began mandating the number of minutes required each year for instruction rather than the number of days, opening the door to local districts to distribute those minutes as they considered best.
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Texas Senate passes $16.5 billion package to lower property taxes
Texas senators on Wednesday unanimously approved Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s agenda on property tax cuts this legislative session, which would pump billions of state dollars into public schools and give bigger tax breaks for homeowners and business owners. “This is off-the-charts, incredible property tax relief for millions of Texas homeowners,” said state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, a Houston Republican and Patrick’s point person on property taxes. Before the session started, Republican leaders made it clear they wanted the Legislature to use part of a historic state surplus of nearly $33 billion to bring down property taxes. Patrick’s $16.5 billion package — contained in three separate priority bills — is the Senate’s proposal on how to do it.
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Humble ISD teacher allegedly bought hotel room, spent night with student having problems at home
A Humble ISD science teacher is under investigation and won't be returning after allegations that she had an inappropriate relationship with one of her students surfaced. According to Shevelyn Williams, the teenage student's mother, it began when her son was having problems living with his father.
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Austin ISD trustees want a transparent, trustworthy superintendent who’s in it for the long haul
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is putting the finishing touches on the superintendent profile that will guide the board's search for the district’s next leader. But, what exactly is a superintendent profile? “It’s literally a list of about 10 or 12 characteristics that we are looking for in a superintendent,” School Board President Arati Singh said Thursday. One of the traits is someone who is able to lead a large organization and work to improve student achievement for all demographic groups. They are also looking for a leader who is transparent, fosters a positive work environment and prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion. The Austin ISD school board developed this list of qualities with input from district staff, students, families and community members. Trustees have repeatedly emphasized the importance of crafting a profile that is reflective of what the community wants.
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Kingsville ISD presents calendar options for possible 4-day school week
As school districts across the state continue to implement four-day school weeks, one Coastal Bend School district is on the verge of doing the same in the next school year. On Thursday, the Kingsville Independent School District held a town hall meeting where they discussed three school-year calendar options for the 2023-24 school year.
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Beckville ISD bond construction meets slight delay
The Beckville ISD Board of Trustees heard a report indicating the time line for construction of bond-funded projects on district campuses has been pushed back about a month. Included in the $17 million worth of projects approved by voters in early 2022 is a new competition gymnasium, new high school classroom space, renovation work at Beckville Junior High School and a revamping of parking on the campus.
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Copperas Cove ISD communications department wins more than two dozen awards
In the same spirit of the world Olympic Games, school communicators across Texas competed for gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Texas School Public Relations Conference in Fort Worth earlier this month.
Nearly 1,700 works of school communications from written news releases to video stories to special events competed for not just the bronze, silver, and gold awards but also for the coveted Crystal Awards, which honor the very best work among school communicators across Texas.
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Alvin ISD adds book vending machine to elementary school, making reading more “rewarding” for students
An elementary school in Alvin ISD has received a new machine that dispenses books instead of snacks. Nelson Elementary is one of the first schools in Alvin ISD to receive one of these machines and has proven to be a success with parents and students said Librarian Kate Herbert. "We've actually had lots of parents who are coming back from having lunch with their students, who ask about the vending machine and how they can earn tokens,” Herbert said.
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