Postsecondary Readiness Archives

Educators from across the US learning from PSJA ISD

November 13, 2019November 18, 2019 The Wire60x30TX

PHARR, Texas – Over 500 educators from across the country are in the Rio Grande Valley. They are learning about PSJA ISD[…]

Algebra no longer is a college basic

November 4, 2019November 5, 2019 The Wire60x30TX

Last weekend, our family traveled to College Station for an Aggie football game. Although our primary goal was to enjoy a nice[…]

$100000 granted to EPISD to help better-prepare students for college

November 4, 2019November 5, 2019 The Wire60x30TX

$100,000 granted to EPISD to help better-prepare students for college … The El Paso Independent School District just got a $100,000 grant[…]

We are failing to advise Dallas kids to take advantage of the Dallas County Promise

November 3, 2019November 5, 2019 The Wire60x30TX

Let’s demand that our public, charter and private school boards change this. In fact, there is very good incentive to do so.[…]

Report shows 350000 Texans returned to college after 'stopping out'

November 1, 2019November 5, 2019 The WirePostsecondary Readiness

Ashley Williams, a policy analyst with the left-leaning Austin think tank Center on Public Policy Priorities, said she found the numbers alarming,[…]

Private K-12 schools prep students for upcoming college years

October 25, 2019October 28, 2019 The WirePostsecondary Readiness

The school also offers several dual-credit courses in partnership with the University of Texas and St. Thomas University so students can earn[…]

Houston area offers versatile education options for students who need flexibility

October 25, 2019October 28, 2019 The WireCampus Leadership

For colleges, there are Houston Community College, Lone Star College, San Jacinto College, Lee College, Alvin Community College and College of … […]

There's More to College Prep Than Academics

October 22, 2019October 28, 2019 Clewiston D ChallengerPostsecondary Readiness

It’s time to move beyond grades, FAFSA applications, and test scores when getting students ready for higher education, writes Clewiston D. Challenger. […]

Breakthrough Central Texas founder created program that led a generation to college

October 17, 2019October 22, 2019 The Wire60x30TX

The program she envisioned 17 years ago has expanded from 41 kids from six Title I middle schools in the Austin Independent[…]

Lubbock ISD offer free college credit at Estacado ECHS

October 15, 2019October 16, 2019 The WirePostsecondary Readiness

The program, made possible by the East Lubbock Promise Neighborhood Grant four years ago, is a unique partnership between the district and[…]

Column: Exposure to a college atmosphere can change lives

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 The Wire60x30TX

As a community college that serves the southern most sectors of San Antonio and Bexar County, we believe supporting students of all[…]

Column: There are plenty of resources available to help students go to college

October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 The WirePostsecondary Readiness

Whether you are considering Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) or another institution, please take advantage of the services offered by … Read[…]

Superintendent Says UTRGV Tuition Program Will Positively Change Our Area

October 4, 2019October 7, 2019 The Wire60x30TX

“Eighty-six percent of our district is economically disadvantaged,” Port Isabel ISD Superintendent Theresa Alarcon said. “Education can have a huge … Read[…]

Austin Chamber Recognizes Leander Educational Excellence

October 3, 2019October 4, 2019 The Wire60x30TX

AUSTIN, TX — The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce on Thursday announced recipients of its District Awards for Educational Excellence. Read[…]

Teens Feel Ready for College, But Not So Much for Work

September 24, 2019October 1, 2019 Alyson KleinPostsecondary Readiness

High schoolers believe that their educational experience is getting them ready for college. But they’re less certain that their coursework is preparing[…]

New pilot program to help foster kids seek college opportunities

August 6, 2019August 7, 2019 The Wire60x30TX

SAN ANTONIO – A new state-funded pilot program in Bexar County will set out to help increase the number of foster care[…]

Lubbock Partnership Network announces early college program at National Night Out

August 6, 2019August 7, 2019 The WirePostsecondary Readiness

… Lubbock, we’re here,’” said Cicely Alexander, executive principal for LPN. … with the help of an early college program with Texas[…]

Local charter school offering early college program

August 6, 2019August 7, 2019 The Wire60x30TX

“When I worked at a school in Fort Worth, we had kids who had to overcome all kinds of hurdles,” Sanderson continued.[…]

Column: Higher education is for all ages

July 8, 2019July 9, 2019 The WirePostsecondary Readiness

In southern parts of San Antonio, more than 25 percent of residents don’t have a high school diploma or GED, which is[…]

Trustees updated on Student Wellness Initiative

June 25, 2019June 26, 2019 The WirePostsecondary Readiness

Ron Roth, principal of Legacy Early College High School in Taylor, recently gave … Up until a week ago, Roth was also[…]

More than 1400 PSJA ISD students enrolled in summer college courses

June 14, 2019June 18, 2019 The WirePostsecondary Readiness

PHARR – Over 1,400 students from all Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA) high schools are currently taking free college courses this summer at[…]

More students are graduating from high school. Let's make sure their diplomas mean something.

June 10, 2019June 11, 2019 The WirePostsecondary Readiness

But though high school graduation rates have increased from 71.7 percent in … alternative schools and charter schools — that are predominately[…]

SISD students heading to EPCC this summer

June 3, 2019June 4, 2019 The Wire60x30TX

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — For most students, schools out for summer in the Borderland. However, some Socorro students will be hitting[…]

OPINION: Three ways to help more underrepresented students graduate from college

May 15, 2019May 16, 2019 The WireHigher Education

Some charter networks boast college success rates four times beyond what would be … of alumni of IDEA Public Schools at the[…]

'I'm just lucky': New Alief ISD career center setting up students for success

May 15, 2019May 16, 2019 The WirePostsecondary Readiness

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For some high school students in Alief ISD, … the certifications they would normally get at a trade[…]

Dual Credit Pays Big Dividends

May 8, 2019May 9, 2019 The Wire60x30TX

Posted by East Texas Review | May 8, 2019 | Breaking News, Education, … An impressive 12 welding hour credits will transfer[…]

Socorro ISD's Athletic Trainers Program gives students real-world experience

May 8, 2019May 9, 2019 The Wire60x30TX

Thanks to the Socorro Independent School District’s Athletic Trainers … Patrick Solis, athletic trainer at El Dorado High School, said they make[…]

Tips, what to know about getting into college

May 3, 2019May 6, 2019 The WireHigher Education

She’s not alone, according to Adriana Wilson, of Project Grad Houston. … As the college-bound adviser for Houston Independent School District’s … […]

How a Houston Experiment in College Counseling Is Succeeding in Sending Low-Income, First …

April 22, 2019April 23, 2019 The WireEquity

And from middle school he was headed right into César E. Chávez High School, one of the highest-poverty high schools in Houston,[…]

Amarillo ISD high school juniors post higher average SAT scores than peers in Texas, US

April 16, 2019April 18, 2019 The Wire60x30TX

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — High school juniors from Amarillo Independent School District who took the SAT test this year outscored their peers[…]