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HEB ISD reviews Reading Academy expansion and HEB Reads community programs
Summary
District leaders updated trustees on Reading Academy K–3 implementation and the HEB Reads community literacy initiative, reporting local cohorts, bilingual planning with Region 11, flexible scheduling for teachers, and a community giving day funded in part by a $25,000 donation for marketing.
District leaders provided updates on early‑literacy work and community reading initiatives. Dr. Norgart reviewed Year 5 of the district’s Reading Academy for K–3 (extended to grade 3) and explained local implementation choices including a June launch to meet the state’s first‑year training requirement while minimizing teacher time away from students.
"We've trained all of our…
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