McAllen schools place teacher facing drug charges on paid suspension
McALLEN — A middle school Spanish teacher accused of moonlighting as an associate for a drug cartel will continue to receive a paycheck from...
Donna school’s art classes draw lessons beyond canvass
Students at Donna ISD’s disciplinary alternative education program are learning the virtue of patience through art.Sonya Tijerina, art teacher at Donna ISD’s alternative school,...
Pell Grants extended for summer college study
EDINBURG — For the first time in about five years, undergraduate students will have the opportunity to receive Pell Grants to cover summer courses,...
Two Valley districts, county program finalists in H-E-B education awards
McALLEN — Two Rio Grande Valley school districts are among the finalists for the 17th annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, the Texas-based grocery...
11 Valley school campuses earn 2018 Blue Ribbon nominations
McALLEN — Eight Rio Grande Valley school districts have campuses in the running for this year’s Blue Ribbon honors along with 13 others across...
Mission schools to return to normal hours Thursday
Citing improvements in weather conditions and forecasts, Mission school district officials will return to normal hours on Thursday, instead of the delayed start announced...
Remedial courses to get more expensive for some STC students
McALLEN — Students taking remedial courses at South Texas College could see a change in their bill this semester due to a bill passed...
AP Honor Roll recognizes two Valley districts
McALLEN — The recently released 8th annual AP District Honor Roll shows two Rio Grande Valley school districts — IDEA Public Schools and Santa...
About 2,700 Vaqueros earn degrees at UTRGV
BY SPECIAL TO THE MONITORMcALLEN — This holiday season is a little merrier for prospective graduates who participated in the second day of UTRGV’s...
UTRGV awarded $1.4 million federal grant for childhood obesity research
McALLEN — New research based in the Rio Grande Valley focused on a new approach to tackling childhood obesity is about to kick off...