Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath is scheduled to visit Aquilla ISD Wednesday morning, September 24. Commissioner Morath personally asked to visit Aquilla ISD to see firsthand the innovative programs and successes that set the district apart. During his time on campus, Commissioner Morath will tour classrooms, view the district's ongoing construction project and conclude … Continue reading Head of TEA to visit Aquilla ISD Wednesday
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TEA releases A-F ratings for schools
The Texas Education Agency released 2025 A-F Accountability Ratings for schools and campuses across the state last week after a state appeals court ruled in the agency's favor.Texas school districts and TEA have been battling in court over how the grades are calculated, and a lower court previously froze the release of scores. Two years … Continue reading TEA releases A-F ratings for schools
Aquilla ISD receives TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment
Aquilla Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Dr. David Edison has announced that the district received Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). "This was a three-year process, and we were excited to issue teachers checks this week," Dr. Edison said. "It's an incredible program, and I am so thankful we are … Continue reading Aquilla ISD receives TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment
School board reviews testing data, hears from food service company
Reporter: Ellie Mahan September 21. 2023 The Whitney ISD (WISD) Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday, September 11 to discuss STAAR and end-of-course test results, hear a food management presentation and take action on other agenda items. Amy Leech, assistant superintendent, presented the 2023 STAAR and end-of-course (EOC) results for each grade … Continue reading School board reviews testing data, hears from food service company
WISD campuses see rise in enrollment numbers
Reporter: Ellie Mahan September 22, 2022 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting Monday, September 12, to hear administrator reports, approve property bids and review other monthly business. According to Superintendent John McCullough, the district’s enrollment is at 1,509, which is the highest it has been in about five years. The enrollment … Continue reading WISD campuses see rise in enrollment numbers
ISDs receive 2022 TEA accountability ratings
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2022 The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released 2022 A–F accountability ratings for districts and campuses last week, the first to be issued since 2019 due to two years of COVID-related pauses. Whitney Independent School District (ISD) received a C rating overall, with each campus receiving a C except the high … Continue reading ISDs receive 2022 TEA accountability ratings
WISD discusses COVID-19 protocol, benchmark data
Reporter: Ellie Mahan January 19, 2022 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met Monday, January 10, in a regular session to discuss COVID-19 quarantine protocols, review benchmark data and hear administrator reports. In honor of school board appreciation month, for the January meeting, the board room was decorated with handmade posters for the board members, … Continue reading WISD discusses COVID-19 protocol, benchmark data
New TEA guidance released for upcoming school year
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released new guidance for schools Thursday, August 5, as the state's schoolchildren prepare to return to classes amid an increase in COVID-19 cases. Schools will not have to notify parents about COVID-19 cases on campus this year, but they will have to report cases … Continue reading New TEA guidance released for upcoming school year
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