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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 4, 2025

Austin ISD Moves to Turn Around Dobie Middle School Following Repeated “F” Ratings on STAAR

The Austin Independent School District (AISD) board has approved an aggressive turnaround plan for Dobie Middle School—alongside two other struggling
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 4, 2025

Seth Michelson to Publish Hope on the Border This October—A Poignant Call to Action in

Seth Michelson, associate professor of Spanish at W&L, is set to release Hope on the Border: Immigration, Incarceration, and the
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards August 2, 2025

Sharyland, McAllen Educators Selected as 2026 Elementary, Secondary Teachers of the Year

Edinburg, Texas – Sharyland ISD Elementary Teacher Jacqueline Bermudez and McAllen ISD Isidro Lerma were recognized as the Regional Elementary and Secondary
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News August 2, 2025

University of North Texas Settles First Amendment Lawsuit with Professor Timothy Jackson

The University of North Texas (UNT) has reached a settlement with Professor Timothy Jackson, concluding a First Amendment lawsuit over
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News July 31, 2025

Crisis Averted: Trump Prioritizes Giant White House Ballroom Over Minor Issues Like Healthcare and Education

Washington, D.C. – At a time when the United States faces only minor challenges—like a collapsing education system, limited access
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events July 30, 2025

PSJA ISD to host 14th Annual Back2School Expo

PHARR – Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) will host the 14th Annual Back2School Expo, a free event to help families
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El Periodico USA Staff Awards July 30, 2025

PSJA Education Foundation Awards Over $320,000 in Scholarships to Graduating PSJA ISD Seniors

PHARR – Continuing its commitment to student success and academic excellence, the PSJA Education Foundation awarded over $320,000 in Scholarships to more
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News July 30, 2025

Federal Executive Order Targets Institute of Museum and Library Services

Washington, D.C. – On March 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Continuing the Reduction of the
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News July 30, 2025

Older Women Leading the Way: U.S. Birth Trends in 2024 Reflect Empowered Parenthood and Population

Washington, D.C. — July 2025 — Newly released CDC data from 2024 reveals an encouraging trend in U.S. fertility and
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El Periodico USA Staff Community News July 28, 2025

McAllen ISD to Host Annual Back-to-School Bash on July 29

McAllen Independent School District (McAllen ISD) is excited to announce its annual Back to School Bash, taking place on Tuesday,
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