Dr. Jacqueline Burnett’s mission to empower parents and students Story by: Joycelyne Fadojutimi Photos by: Michael Cavazos With 36 years of experience in education, Dr. Jacqueline Burnett’s professional journey reflects a life dedicated to inspiring change, nurturing growth, and championing literacy from the classroom to the community. She previously served as the Director of Early […]
Senate Greenlights Overhaul of Texas School Testing ETR Staff Report Three shorter exams to replace STAAR by 2027, reshaping instruction and reducing student stress A New Era for Texas ClassroomsIn a landmark vote Wednesday night, the Texas Senate approved sweeping changes to the way public school students are tested—officially setting the stage to replace the […]
“My goal is to support our faculty with an emphasis on teaching excellence so that we continue to deliver an exceptional educational experience for our students.” Dr. Barbara Haas, Provost at The University of Texas at Tyler The University of Texas at Tyler has named Dr. Barbara Haas its new provost, who is the university’s […]
Construction expected to begin this fall Longview, TX – Longview ISD is off to the races with more of its 2024 Bond projects, announcing the completion of 100% construction drawings for both the district’s new Multi-Purpose Indoor Facility and Career and Technical Education (CTE) upgrades. These projects mark a major milestone in the $456.2 million […]
Longview ISD earns a high B rating ETR Team Longview, TX – The Texas Education Agency released its 2025 accountability ratings today, withLongview ISD earning a high B rating and an overall score of 88, maintaining strong performance whileposting notable gains districtwide. Superintendent Dr. Marla Sheppard credited the results to focused instruction, targeted studentsupport, and […]
Tyler ISD’s New Look is Here Tyler, TX – Today marks an exciting milestone in the story of Tyler ISD. The districtproudly announces the official launch of its refreshed brand—one that reflects who TylerISD is, what it stands for, and where it’s headed. The new look is designed withpurpose, aligned with vision, and rooted in […]