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LA JOYA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Board of Trustees at the La Joya Independent School District approved a plan that would affect three of its elementary campuses.
Board members met Wednesday to approve a plan to restart Evangelina Garza Elementary and Juan N. Seguin Elementary schools under the Accelerated Campus Excellence (ACE) model.
According to La Joya ISD, the ACE model is a proven turnaround approach that has successfully transformed over 50 low-performing schools across Texas into high-performing campuses.
The layout of the ACE model includes:
- Extending learning time
- Longer school days and out-of-school programs
- Mental health and social-emotional support for students
- Building strong parent and community relationships
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, the school day at the Garza and Seguin campuses will be extended by one hour daily for academic and extracurricular activities.
La Joya ISD Board President Julian Alvarez said the plan is critical to students' academic success.
"This decision is a critical step forward in improving educational outcomes and ensuring equity for all students. We are confident that these changes will have a positive, long-lasting impact on our district and community," Alvarez said.
The plan includes the closure of Emiliano Zapata Elementary School.
District leaders say Emiliano Zapata Elementary will close at the end of the current school year due to enrollment and facility concerns.
Emiliano Zapata is slated to close at the end of the current school year.
The district says it will work closely with families during the school transition.
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