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Alvin ISD Brings Students Together on Challenge Day

More than 400 Alvin High School students and staff members celebrated Challenge Day, a special program meant to bring together students from different backgrounds to build empathy and compassion for their peers. Each of the four days, 100 different students from all grade levels were led through activities that demonstrated the possibility of love and …

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Alvin ISD Receives Donation for CTE Program

Keating Toyota donated a 2020 Toyota Corrola to the JB Hensler Automotive Technology program. The new car will allow students to work with newer technologies to help them be certified and ready to work professional Toyota dealerships like Keating. Keating Toyota donated a 2020 Toyota Corolla to the JB Hensler Automotive Technology program. Iowa Colony …

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Are charter schools private schools?

Are charter schools private schools?

Charter schools are free due to public, taxpayer dollars that are taken from traditional public schools when a child enrolls in the charter school. Unlike a traditional public school, charter schools are also funded by private companies, individuals, and interests. They are managed by a private entity vs a community elected board where the public has input. And their boards are appointed vs elected. This means that charter board members can have a financial interest in the success of the schools.

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Alvin ISD Provides Mobile Learning via The Book Bus and The STEM Bus

Alvin ISD Provides Mobile Learning via The Book Bus and The STEM Bus Alvin ISD allows students to learn outside of school with The Book Bus and The STEM Bus. Mobile learning is a fairly new concept for most, and it basically means bringing the classroom to the students via a bus. Alvin ISD provides …

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Honoring Our Public School Lunch Heroes

Honoring Our Public School Lunch Heroes Public school nutrition and cafeteria staff provide essential services to our students every day.  On School Lunch Hero Day, school districts celebrate the dedication of school nutrition workers! Check out some of our public school nutrititon workers! Royal ISD North East ISD Thank you, School Nutrition Staff! Alief ISD …

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National School Breakfast Week

Districts Observe National School Breakfast Week

Districts Observe the Importance of National School Breakfast Week National School Breakfast Week reminds us of the value of nutritious school breakfasts.  The federal School Breakfast Program provides low-income children with a healthy morning meal every school day. Clear Creek ISD Nutrition staff show off a few breakfast options! Celebrating breakfast week and school nutrition …

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Spotlight on Athletic Directors, Student-Athletes, and Recruiting for College Signing Day

Spotlight on Athletic Directors, Student-Athletes, and Recruiting for College Signing Day Athletics programs in our public schools provide physical and educational benefits to student athletes. Athletic Directors not only lead the coaches and programs, but also support the development of student talent and character. The Examination of National Education Longitudinal Study (NELS) shows that school …

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Alvin ISD Musician Accepted into Prestigious Program

Alvin ISD Musician Accepted into Carnegie Hall Intensive Musician Sandhya Mahesh of Shadow Creek High School in Alvin ISD has been selected to attend Carnegie Hall’s NYO2 Summer Orchestra Intensive. A Prestigious Orchestra Program This prestigious program is focused on providing musicians from underrepresented communities the opportunity to study under top orchestra players, as well …

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Alvin ISD Honors Dedicated Bus Driver

Alvin ISD bus driver,  Ana Avitia, has never missed a day of work in over 20 years. The Alvin ISD Board of Trustees recognized Ms. Avitia’s dedication with a commendation for her service. “Bus drivers are often the first and last district employees to see our students every day. After two decades of outstanding service, …

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Celebrating National Library Week

Welcome to Your Library! In honor of National Library Week and this year’s “Welcome to Your Library” theme, we’re shining a spotlight on our public school librarians!   We’re showcasing what traditional public schools provide through their libraries and certified librarians. Click here to Learn More About School Library Services Check out how some of our …

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