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A new mental health facility in McKinney is filling a critical gap by treating young adults as a distinct developmental group. BasePoint BreakThrough opens June 17 with specialized care for ages 18-35.
Thirty-one Katy ISD schools made the 2025 Texas Honor Roll for academic excellence and closing student achievement gaps. The district ranks among Texas's top performers, with more Honor Roll schools than nearly any other district in the state.
McKinney ISD students are graduating at a remarkable 98.8% rate and leading the state's 100 largest districts in preparing teens for life after high school. The Texas district is proving that high expectations and strong support can help nearly every student cross the finish line.
Austin Independent School District is celebrating meaningful progress in closing achievement gaps between different student groups. The district reported gains in overall student achievement while narrowing disparities that have historically separated students by demographics. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
A Texas school foundation is proving that removing barriers works better than just raising expectations. Since 1993, they've invested $25 million to ensure every student can learn, grow, and succeed.
A Texas city has boosted cardiac arrest survival rates from 10% to 47% in just two years by putting defibrillators in police cars and training citizens to save lives. McKinney is now becoming one of America's first "4-Minute Cities" where life-saving equipment is never more than four minutes away.
A Dallas ISD student is breaking records and blazing trails as the district's first youth wheelchair track athlete to advance to regionals. The historic achievement marks a turning point for adaptive athletics in one of Texas's largest school districts.
Amarillo ISD is rolling out a dedicated virtual school with teachers focused solely on online students, not juggling both in-person and remote classes. The program opens this fall with a $200,000 grant backing the first two years.
Karnack ISD is inviting neighbors, families, and local businesses to join a Saturday morning beautification event to prepare their campus for the new school year. Hot dogs and cold drinks will fuel volunteers tackling everything from painting to power washing. #
Clear Creek ISD earned statewide recognition for helping every student succeed, including those who've historically struggled most. Seven of its schools also made the honor roll for exceptional performance.
A new superintendent and leadership team took charge of Lake Worth ISD this week with one clear mission: improve reading and math scores for 3,200 students after years of struggling performance. The state-appointed leaders promise brighter days ahead while working to earn community trust.
When Mickey McKinney fell outside his Ontario home and couldn't get up, his neighbor's rescue dog heard his cries and alerted her owner just in time. The 89-year-old former police officer credits seven-year-old Rosa with saving his life.
Aldine ISD counselors prove they're more than schedule fixers during National School Counseling Week. From morning greetings to crisis intervention, they're the trusted adults helping students overcome challenges and build brighter futures.
Goliad ISD just became one of the few districts in Texas where every eligible teacher joins a state incentive program. Meanwhile, third graders are crushing reading goals and algebra students doubled expectations.
Aldine ISD students are heading to national competitions after sweeping district championships in athletics, academics, and esports. Three History Day projects will represent Texas at the University of Maryland alongside 3,000 competitors from around the world.
Nearly 1,000 Texas students designed NASA-style mission patches while their classmates prepared real experiments for launch into orbit. Two Plano ISD winners will represent their district as student science heads to the International Space Station.
Elementary students in Bastrop, Texas created uplifting stickers to celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Day. The simple messages like "You are amazing" are spreading positivity throughout their community.
Forty-two Collin County schools just earned spots on Texas's 2025 Honor Roll for helping every student succeed, regardless of their background. These schools are proving that with the right approach, all kids can thrive academically.
A casino in Durant, Oklahoma is sweetening its million-dollar giveaway with a charitable twist that lets winners share the joy. Each of three grand prize winners gets to direct $10,000 to a nonprofit of their choice.
After nearly a decade of fighting, Washington DC families who lost their first homes to faulty construction are finally getting grants to help them buy again. Their persistence turned a nightmare into a new pathway forward.
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