McAllen ISD: iPads for everyone?
Wed, 07/03/2024 - 12:00am
Note: The following opinion piece was published in The Advance in 2011, which just goes to show, how fast time flies.
Education
City of Pharr launches paid internship program
Wed, 07/03/2024 - 12:00am
Initiative offers students municipal experience
McAllen teachers: No happy campers
Wed, 07/03/2024 - 12:00am
I was going to write a story about McAllen ISD’s new budget (does it cheat teachers or does it not?) and why so many McAllen teachers are upset with it after the school board approved it last month by a 5-2 vote (the minority votes — Crane Aliseda and Lizzie Kittleman).
Charter accomplishments many since last superintendents changed hands
Wed, 06/26/2024 - 12:00am
After Vanguard Academy Public Charter Schools Superintendent Narciso Garcia retires effective June 30, current Edcouch-Elsa ISD Superintendent Marisol Rocha has already been selected the district’s Lone Finalist and is expected to begin work July 1.
Vanguard superintendent, 53, will retire effective this month
Wed, 06/26/2024 - 12:00am
After 32 years spent as an educator, school administrator, Dr. Narciso Garcia, EdD, will officially retire June 30 at the relatively young age of 53, just when the charter school district he represents, Vanguard, has claimed its fifth “A” in Academics in as many years.