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LISD Calendar Week of August 3-7

Monday, August 3 – Administrative and support personnel return to LISD campuses to prepare for the 2009-2010 school year. Personnel will also be available to assist parents with registration for those not able to attend district-wide registration on Monday, August 10.

Wednesday, August 5-7 – The Matador Magnet Camp begins at Estacado High [...]

International Cotton School Brings Pros to Lubbock

More than a dozen cotton industry experts from across the nation are set to
attend the Aug. 10 start of the Texas International Cotton School at Texas
Tech University’s Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute.

“The sessions are structured to provide in a short period of time an
integrated understanding of the U.S. cotton [...]

Barrington Living History Farm Offers 1850’s School Experience Aug. 15-16

On Saturday and Sunday, August 15th and 16th, Barrington Living History Farm
at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site invites visitors to revisit
their school experience with An 1850’s Education. The weekend will focus on
early education during the Republic and early statehood time period.
Visitors will learn about the history of Texas education and some of our
oldest schools. Children will [...]

Lubbock ISD Accountability Ratings

July 31, 2009

Lubbock ISD doubles the number of top-rated campuses

(Lubbock) Lubbock ISD showed significant gains in the state accountability
ratings released today by the Texas Education Agency.

The number of Lubbock ISD campuses receiving the state’s highest
accountability rating of “Exemplary” increased to 18, more than doubling the
eight campuses on the list last year. Overall, 65 percent [...]

Vocational Ag Teachers Conference in Town

Lubbock is currently hosting the Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association of Texas professional development conference. The Lubbock Memorial Civic Center is serving as headquarters for the two thousand agricultural education teachers, families, exhibitors, and guests. This conference gives agricultural science teachers the opportunity to enhance their current teaching methods and keep up with the latest developments [...]

Texas to Receive 2 Billion in Education Stimulus

Around two billion dollars in federal stimulus money will be available for Texas. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that the funding is aimed to make major education reforms, and possibly help keep teachers in their jobs. Duncan said “the recovery act investments in our students and our schools will have a huge [...]

Statement by Gov. Perry on Approval of Texas’ Education Stimulus Application

July 24, 2009

Statement by Gov. Perry on Approval of Texas’ Education Stimulus
Application:

“I’m pleased that the U.S. Department of Education has approved Texas’
application for State Fiscal Stabilization Funds, which will help increase
public school funding, providing each school a minimum additional $120 per
student,” said Gov. Perry. “Providing quality education to our state’s
school children continues to be a [...]

More parents and students will qualify for a tax credit

07/23/2009

DALLAS -More parents and students will qualify for a tax credit over the
next two years under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

“If you’re planning to attend college this fall, take a look at the American
Opportunity Credit,” advised Clay Sanford, a Dallas-based IRS spokesman.
“It’s a new credit that replaces and expands on the Hope Credit.”

The [...]

Welcome Reception for New Superintendent

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is holding a ‘Welcome to Lubbock’ reception for Lubbock ISD’s new Superintendent tomorrow night. The reception for Dr. Karen Garza will take place from 5 to 6:30pm at the Lubbock Club, 1500 Broadway, Floor 14. A special program will place at 5:30 during the reception.

Hance Delighted to Have Gonzalez at Tech

Texas Tech Chancellor Kent Hance says he’s delighted to have a former cabinet official of the George W. Bush administration joining the university. Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will work with both Tech and Angelo State in recruiting and retaining Hispanic students. He’ll also teach in Tech’s Political Science department during the coming school year. [...]

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