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Region One ESC awarded federal grant to prepare at-risk students for post-secondary opportunities

Wed, 10/26/2022 - 12:00am

The Region One Education Service Center (ESC) Office of College, Career and Life Readiness has been awarded the US Department of Education Upward Bound Math and Science grant for Fiscal Year 2022. The office received notice on Oct. 7 of its selection to receive a little over $1.4 million in a five-year period. The funds will help support the Upward Bound Math and Science Program, providing fundamental assistance to underserved high school students and their families through academic instruction and economic literacy services.

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PSJA Class of 1963 60th Class Reunion Oct. 28-29

Wed, 10/26/2022 - 12:00am

PSJA Class of 1963 is planning its 60th class reunion. We meet every Tuesday at Park Bench Deli at 118 S. Cage Blvd. in Pharr at 5 p.m.

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Brownsville parrot dies while croaking “Play Ball”

Wed, 10/26/2022 - 12:00am

In the Valley, we are blessed that we wake up to the many sounds of nature. The sounds you hear every morning depends on what part of the RGV you call home. In Brownsville, the distinct sounds of the animals from Gladys Porter Zoo can be heard from long distances. From other areas, the cries from the kitchen coop are still as vivid today as they were in the early days. The sounds of stray dogs and cats are likely never to go away either.

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Scapegoats!

Wed, 10/26/2022 - 12:00am

(Part II of III)

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U.S. test results show how the pandemic affected student learning

Wed, 10/26/2022 - 12:00am

If you’re a parent, you probably already know how the COVID pandemic affected your child’s education. Did he or she suffer a learning setback thanks to any and all lockdowns associated with virtual learning?