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Superintendent Dr. Howard: 'Raise Your Hand Texas invites you to a special after-school webinar'

Raise Your Hand Texas is set to host a webinar during Teacher Appreciation Week, offering teachers a platform to discuss classroom challenges and solutions. This was revealed in a post by Dr. Stephanie Howard, who urged Midland Independent School District (ISD) to participate in the event. She made this call while retweeting a post by JoLisa Hoover, a Teacher Specialist at Raise Your Hand.


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Superintendent Dr. Howard: Thanks Midland ISD teachers ‘for their hard work to lead, teach, and inspire our 28,000 students’

Midland ISD is preparing to underscore the significance of its teachers, as stated in a post on X by Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Howard.


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Midland ISD said: 'Carver Center has advanced to the Destination Imagination (DI) Global Finals'

Students from Midland Independent School District's (ISD) gifted and talented elementary school are set to travel to Kansas City, Missouri later this month to participate in innovative challenges. The district made the announcement on X.


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Midland College student grateful for school experiences despite being an introvert

Navigating college life can be a daunting task for introverted students. However, Midland College student Mia Wojtek has found that her involvement in college programs has significantly improved her social skills and participation.


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Midland College celebrates its Legacy Scholars during awards ceremony

Midland College recently held a celebration in the Allison Fine Arts Building to acknowledge the educational accomplishments and fundraising endeavors of its Legacy Scholars. The Legacy Scholars Program is designed to promote student academic success and foster the development of philanthropy and leadership skills.


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School event this week in Midland County: May 5-11

The following school event is scheduled to take place in Midland County this week.


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School event this May in Midland County

The following event is scheduled to take place in Midland County this month.


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Midland College students hope to become healthcare practitioners in rural West Texas

West Texas, known for its thriving oil and gas sector, particularly in the Permian Basin, also encompasses vast rural areas outside of the Midland region. These regions are still grappling with a lack of healthcare services.


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Midland ISD said: 'Sixth graders had a fun filled Friday at the Midland College Science Extravaganza'

Sixth-grade students from Midland ISD had the opportunity to engage in a visually stimulating and interactive event featuring 20 different science exhibits and experiments.


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Midland ISD said: 'Teamed up with ProPetro Services to participate in their Don't Mess With the Permian trash pickup initiative'

Faculty and students from Midland Independent School District (ISD) recently participated in a clean-up initiative aimed at maintaining the cleanliness of the Permian Basin.


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Midland College announces recipients of the Dr. Stan Jacobs Teaching Excellence Award

Midland College has announced the recipients of the Dr. Stan Jacobs Teaching Excellence Award, an annual accolade bestowed upon faculty members who foster intellectual curiosity within their students through innovative teaching methods and dedication to student success. The announcement was made during a ceremony held at the Wagner & Brown Auditorium.


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MISD said that: 'More than 500 MISD seniors are automatically accepted into UTPB thanks to the new Direct Admissions program'

The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) has recently launched its Direct Admissions program, which has received a warm welcome since its announcement last month. Midland Independent School District (MISD) revealed that seniors are anticipated to receive offer letters from the university, inviting them to attend.


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Midland College awards faculty with Dr. Stan Jacobs Teaching Excellence Awards

Midland College held its 2023-24 Dr. Stan Jacobs Teaching Excellence Awards ceremony on April 24 to recognize the achievements of its faculty members. The event is a tradition at the college to recognize educators who have demonstrated “dedication” and “innovation” in their teaching practices.


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Informational meeting for Midland Legacy Scholars Program scheduled for next week

High school students and parents are being offered the chance to gain a deeper understanding of the Midland Legacy Scholars Program at an upcoming informational meeting. This event aims to provide details about the program, its application process, and its association with Midland College.


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MISD employee named executive director of College and Career Connections

Lori Haltom has been appointed as the executive director of the College and Career Connections (C3), a new joint venture between Midland College and Midland Independent School District. The initiative aims to encourage students in sixth grade and above to contemplate their ideal careers.


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PSP, Abell-Hanger Foundation invest $15.6M in Harmony Public Schools expansion

The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) and the Abell-Hanger Foundation announced a $15.6 million investment toward expanding Harmony Public Schools in the Permian Basin, with support from Pioneer Natural Resources. The investment was announced in a PSP release on April 22.


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Superintendent Howard: ‘We appreciate the Midland Exchange Club for recognizing and honoring eleven of our outstanding’ MISD students

The Exchange Club of Midland has commenced the education awards season by honoring Midland's most accomplished students at its annual awards luncheon. Dr. Stephanie Howard, Superintendent of Midland ISD, recently used a social media platform to acknowledge 11 students recognized for their academic excellence.


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Midland ISD: 'Cowboys legend Darren Woodson joined students from YWLA today to celebrate upgrades to the MCRC's equine facility'

The Dallas Cowboys' most prolific tackler in the club's history was recently in Midland to contribute to renovations at the Midland Children’s Rehabilitation Center’s equine facilities, as reported by a Midland ISD post.


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MISD Police Department raising awareness Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Midland ISD Police Department is utilizing social media to raise awareness that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM), as revealed in a recent post.


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Midland ISD outlines plans for CTE program growth and dual credit expansion

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.