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Region One schools battle for Mock Trial Champion honors

For the second consecutive year, the McAllen ISD Lamar Academy Mock Trial Team out-motioned and out-argued their opponents to take home top honors in the Region One Annual Mock Trial Competition held on January 28, 2023, at the Hidalgo County Courthouse. Sharyland High School and Sharyland Pioneer High School captured second and third place, respectively. The top two teams will advance to the state level competition to be held March 3-4 in Dallas.

Region One ESC revitalizes teacher alternative certification program

EDINBURG – After a twoyear journey and administrative delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Region One Education Service Center (ESC) teacher alternative certification program (ACP) has received notification of its accreditation status from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as an approved Texas ACP provider. The Region One ACP is a rigorous alternative educator preparation program designed to prepare and certify highly qualified individuals to teach in Texas public schools using a blended training model for teacher candidates. Candidates participate in a combination of face-to-face and online learning opportunities with experienced instructors.

IMAS slated to host UTRGV lecture

– The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is pleased to announce the return of its lecture series, a program featuring presentations by a variety of researchers from the Rio Grande Valley in science and humanities fields. The IMAS will host a lecture by Dr. Jongsun Kim, from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley – School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Science, on Saturday, January 15, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The lecture is included in general admission ($5 for adults, $3 for seniors ages 65+).

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