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Midland ISD outlines plans for CTE program growth and dual credit expansion
By DaLeesa Brown | Apr 22, 2024
At the April 16 school board meeting, Midland Independent School District (MISD) provided an update on enrollment projections and facilities planning for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs through 2028. The programs are a part of a partnership with Midland College (MC) to offer dual credit opportunities for students in a range of career fields. These plans align with the district's Bond 2023 schedule and expand high-demand programs of study.
Dr. Howard: Midland ISD’s ‘bilingual program has grown by 18%’
By Midland Times | Apr 21, 2024
During a recent job fair at Legacy High School, Midland ISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Howard noted the growth of the district's bilingual program, as reported in a social media post on X. The event was aimed at filling various faculty, staff and administrative positions within the district.
MISD facing fewer teacher staff shortages than districts across the country
By Midland Times | Apr 19, 2024
The Midland Independent School District (MISD) recently shared staffing data and strategies to address teacher shortages, a problem affecting both the state and the nation, at a school board meeting. The district's strategic plan emphasizes ongoing retention and recruitment efforts.
PSP wants families to have access to ‘private school-level education at a public school price’
By DaLeesa Brown | Apr 18, 2024
Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP), a coalition based in the Permian Basin, comprises 29 energy companies that collaborates to implement strategic plans that foster high-quality schools, safer roads, quality healthcare, affordable housing, and a trained workforce. In an interview with Midland Times, PSP President and CEO Tracee Bentley emphasized the importance of high-performing schools in the Permian Basin and highlighted PSP's partnership with Harmony Academy to address this need.
MISD announces hiring of three educators during school board meeting
By Midland Times | Apr 17, 2024
The Midland Independent School District (ISD) recently approved the appointment of three new administrators during their latest school board meeting.
Midland College names executive director for teacher certification program
By Midland Times | Apr 17, 2024
Midland College's Education Department has appointed a new executive director of recruitment, retention and transfer. The newly established role is responsible for creating a pathway to teacher certification for students with dual credit in teacher coursework and transitioning them into teaching positions within the Midland Independent School District.
Midland College Pre-K Academy receives $6,000 grant for Literacy Initiative
By DaLeesa Brown | Apr 15, 2024
The Midland College Pre-K Academy has received a donation of $6,000 from the Midland Education Foundation to support its Literacy Initiative. The grant was presented on April 12.
Coleman High School provides course credit program to seniors to help them graduate with their class
By Midland Times | Apr 15, 2024
Midland ISD's Coleman High School provides an alternative pathway for students to graduate high school. This year, alongside 70 Coleman students, seniors from the district's other high schools will also be receiving their diplomas.
Midland College aligns itself with the leading higher education reform network in US
By Midland Times | Apr 15, 2024
Midland College has announced its partnership with Achieving the Dream (ATD), a prominent higher education reform network comprising over 300 community colleges nationwide. The college will participate in ATD's Foundations of Transformation core engagement, an intensive three-year program. Midland College is one of eight institutions joining the organization as part of its 2024 cohort.
School event this week in Midland County: April 14-20
By Midland Times | Apr 13, 2024
The following school event is scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.
Midland ISD: 'Students at Ben Milam Elementary Sschool are having a great time getting ready for STAAR with musician and motivational speaker CJ Lucky'
By Midland Times | Apr 12, 2024
Dallas-based motivational speaker C.J. Lucky, recently visited Ben Milam Elementary, according to a Midland ISD post on X.
Midland College student with large TikTok following set to graduate in May with business degree
By Midland Times | Apr 12, 2024
Andrew Sanchez, a student at Midland College, has been making strides both in his academic pursuits and as a social media influencer. With an associate degree in business soon to be under his belt, Sanchez is already reaping the benefits of his entrepreneurial skills.
Midland College student working toward substance abuse counseling degree after traumatic childhood
By Midland Times | Apr 11, 2024
Audrey Licon's upbringing was far from ordinary. After her parents divorced when she was two years old, she spent the next decade on the road with her alcoholic father, an aspiring musician. She learned to drive at a young age due to her father's frequent inebriation. Now, as a student at Midland College, Licon is sharing her story of resilience.
Howard: ‘Our thoughts and prayers go out to the students, staff and family of this Ector County ISD student’
By Midland Times | Apr 10, 2024
Dr. Stephanie Howard, Superintendent of Midland ISD, has expressed her condolences to the family of a 4-year-old student from Lamar Early Education Center in Ector County ISD. The student tragically passed away following a medical emergency at school, as reported in a post made by Howard on social media.
Midland ISD transportation department assists Fort Stockton ISD students
By DaLeesa Brown | Apr 10, 2024
Over the weekend, members of the Midland ISD transportation department provided assistance when a bus carrying students from Fort Stockton ISD encountered mechanical issues on the highway. MISD staff members Mable Blake, Larry Sullivan, and Rosa Lucio collaborated to ensure the students' safety and timely arrival at their destination.
Midland ISD: ‘Transportation department was ready to help when a Fort Stockton ISD bus broke down on the side of the highway’
By Midland Times | Apr 10, 2024
The transportation department of Midland Independent School District (ISD) came to the rescue of a Fort Stockton ISD bus involved in a minor accident. The incident occurred over the weekend while the district was transporting high school students to Big Spring, when a car collided with the parked Fort Stockton ISD bus, as reported in an X post.
Energy and education focus of UTPB professor in and out of classroom
By Midland Times | Apr 9, 2024
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB) is leveraging the thriving oil industry in the Permian Basin by enabling its students to learn from some of the industry's leaders. Among these leaders is Katharine Harrell, the program coordinator for UTPB's Energy Land Management program, who also supervises the business law classes.
School events this week in Midland County: April 7-13
By Midland Times | Apr 6, 2024
The following school events are scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.
Midland volleyball team scores on and off the court by helping with local book drive
By Midland Times | Apr 5, 2024
The Midland College Lady Chaps volleyball team and coaches are partnering with a nonprofit redirection program, known as R.O.P.E Youth, aimed at reducing recidivism. The collaboration involves a book drive for young people in the area.
Midland College to offer new oil and gas course
By DaLeesa Brown | Apr 3, 2024
Midland College will offer a new oil and gas course known as “Introduction to Power Business Intelligence for Oil and Gas” on April 10. The course is offered through the school’s Petroleum Professional Development Center (PPDC), will teach students how to connect to datasets, construct basic data models, and develop visualizations for data analysis.