ECISD STAAR results show mixed gains and plan for retests
ECISD released STAAR results showing math gains in several elementary schools led by Reagan Academic Magnet and Hays while overall passing rates hover near 80 percent. Data show declines in reading in some grades and lower junior high scores. fifth and eighth graders may retake in June.
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Crowe
State of Texas
ECISD
Texas
Texas Education Agency
STAAR
Reagan Academic Magnet Elementary
Reagan
Hays Elementary
Gonzales
Bowie
Nimitz
Ector Junior High
Hood
San Jacinto
Travis
Zavala
Cavazos
Midland Independent
Summit Texas Clean Energy project faces delays and cost hurdles
A July conference call with Julio Friedmann of the DOE outlines a $3.5 billion cost rise due to labor and materials. Odessa leaders press for progress, citing national significance, while state and local officials push for extensions and a June 2015 financial close. The EPA plans stricter coal plant rules loom as Summit reshapes contracts, funding and staffing for the 400 MW plant amid shifting Sinopec and Linde roles.
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Julio Friedmann
DOE
Friedmann
Miller
Department of Energy
Texas
U.S. Department of Energy
Odessa
Washington
Guy Andrews
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Andrews
Environmental Protection Agency
Odessa Development Corporation
Summit
ODC
Morton
San Antonio
TCEP
Clean Coal Power Initiative
Summit Power
Siemens
Linde
Sinopec
China
Lewis
Permian Basin
Texas to update teacher training after stagnant test scores
Education officials in Texas will update English language arts training and work with educators to analyze why third to eighth graders show limited gains on the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness. Commissioner Williams warns districts away from test prep and toward curriculum and critical thinking to lift scores.
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EL Paso
Texas
State of Texas
Texas Education Agency
TEA
Texas Education
Michael Williams
Debbie Ratcliffe
Graduation speech policy limits and guards religious content
ECISD policy restricts graduation speakers to a neutral set of eligible students and random draw for opening and closing remarks. It requires content to relate to the ceremony and allows voluntary religious expression without discrimination, aligning with state law and district guidelines.
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Adkins
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