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Superintendent Fred Brent presents at GISD’s 2023 State of the District event Thursday, March 2.

Superintendent Fred Brent presents at GISD’s 2023 State of the District event Thursday, March 2.

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Georgetown ISD lifts curtain on new Strategic Direction Plan at 2023 State of the District

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Calling Georgetown ISD’s in-the-works Strategic Direction Plan the “most important work the district has ever done,” Superintendent Fred Brent lifted the curtain just a little during his 2023 State of the District Address on Thursday, March 2.

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GISD releases final academic report for 2021-22

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Georgetown ISD released its 2021-22 Texas Academic Performance Report — or TAPR as it’s called by the Texas Education Agency.  TEA requires school districts to hold an annual public hearing about the report’s contents.
Jarrell ISD trustees approved new elementary school attendance zones February 15 to accommodate the opening of Double Creek Elementary School in August.

Jarrell ISD trustees approved new elementary school attendance zones February 15 to accommodate the opening of Double Creek Elementary School in August.

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New elementary attendance zones set for Jarrell ISD

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Jarrell ISD trustees approved new elementary school attendance zones February 15 to accommodate the opening of Double Creek Elementary School in August. Trustees approved a plan recommended by the Attendance Zone Committee, which was made up of district staff and parents.
Southwestern University students hold signs that read "End white supremacy" and "Cut the act. Take Action," at a protest Wednesday, February 22. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Southwestern University students hold signs that read "End white supremacy" and "Cut the act. Take Action," at a protest Wednesday, February 22. Photo by Katherine Anthony

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Recent racist displays spark Southwestern University student protest

Brigid Cooley
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Over 250 Southwestern University students gathered Wednesday, February 22, to protest the university’s response — or what some consider a lack thereof — to three recent and public displays of racism on campus.
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