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Dumb idea: Parents call for school choice, government could take it away

These are tough times for public schools. Enrollment has dropped so much in some areas that some schools are closing. The BrownsvilleIndependentSchool District is considering consolidating two more elementaries and two alternative schools in order to shutter one campus of each. The Donna ISD also plans to close its alternative school due to low enrollment.

School district ‘looking into’ falling incident at Donna North

Asked about a shocking video that appears to show a Donna North High School student falling from a second story interior walkway that circulated...

Donna trustees scolded over ‘questionable’ job offer

Donna ISD’s conservator sharply criticized the school board Monday over offering an individual a job last semester despite having an eyebrow-raising past she said...

Donna ISD joins rising number of districts providing COVID leave

The Donna school district Monday joined a growing number of Hidalgo County school systems that have approved additional paid leave for employees isolated because...

Valley school districts grapple with staff, substitute shortages

Rio Grande Valley educators have faced their fair share of challenges over the past two years, but this semester local school districts find themselves...

Donna school district police chief dies at 53

Donna school district police Chief Daniel Walden, 53, died over the weekend, prompting a law enforcement procession in town Monday morning in his memory. Walden...

Donna school board names sole superintendent finalist

The Donna Independent School District Board of Trustees named Angela Dominguez sole finalist for the position of superintendent during Tuesday’s board meeting. Dominguez will replace...

Donna ISD reveals details on acting super, search plans

Donna ISD touted its new acting superintendent’s experience and tenure with the district on Wednesday, revealing additional details regarding when a permanent position will...

Donna school board swaps acting superintendent

DONNA — The Donna Independent School Board swapped out acting superintendents at a meeting Tuesday evening. The board voted to replace Anthony Sorola, who was...

Donna school board hears learning loss plan

DONNA — School district officials here discussed Wednesday its plan to address learning loss caused by the pandemic. Rashad Rana, assistant superintendent, helmed most of...