January 25, 2025

STAAR test results help Refugio ISD target areas of need

REFUGIO COUNTY PRESS – Refugio ISD students in grades 3-8 matched or exceeded the state average in five of 14 tests in the Spring 2024 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) assessments, which were released on June 14.

Cleveland ISD superintendent facing unexpected removal amid board dispute; may cost District $800K

BLUEBONNET NEWS – In a move that has surprised many within the community, a faction of Cleveland ISD’s Board of Trustees is pushing for the removal of Superintendent Stephen McCanless. The special-called meeting to address this issue is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m., at the CISD Administration Building, 1901 E. Houston St. The meeting is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend and express their views.