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Lindale ISD surprises teachers with grants

For the first time in the Lindale ISD, the district's education foundation is surprising teachers with grants for classroom projects. CBS 19's Meghan McDermott rode along with the Lindale grant patrol this morning and has more on what this means for the teachers. More>>

Fighting childhood obesity

How a local hospital and school are partnering up to teach your children a healthy lifestyle. More>>

New Jarvis president has big plans to improve college

There's a new man on campus at Jarvis Christian College, and he's already implementing changes to move the school in a new direction. On Saturday, Dr. Cornell Thomas will officially become the eleventh president of the college, and he's got a pretty aggressive plan for the future of the school. CBS 19's Anthony Austin had a chance to sit down with Dr. Thomas today. More>>

St. Mary's School expands to high school

St. Mary's School is looking to add high school level education for it's students; what the school has to offer for your child compared to public high schools. More>>

East Texas school districts explore on campus police departments

Two more East Texas school districts look to increase security, in a big way. More>>

Red Ribbon Essay Winners

Several students are recognized for their outstanding drug free essays. More>>

Longview I.S.D. cashes in on cell phones

Longview I.S.D. cashes in on hundreds of dollars each school year from cell phone users. How the money is being spent and how much is collected. More>>

More students diabetic as less school nurses are available to care for them

The importance of communication between doctors, parents and schools for diabetic children. More>>

"Latino Literacy" for Parents Taught at East Texas School

An East Texas school district is offering English language classes for Spanish-speaking parents. More>>

Gilmer High All Day School Zone

Gilmer High Extends School Zone Hours; Why having it all day will keep students safer. More>>

Golden Apple Educator

CBS 19 is proud to award this week's Golden Apple Educator Award. More>>

AVID Program Receives Donation

A program that helps Tyler ISD students make it into college receives a major donation. More>>

Metal Detectors are on Campus

It's been exactly one month, since John Tyler teacher Todd Henry was fatally stabbed in a classroom. More>>

U.T. Austin Comes To Longview

UT prospective students admissions process will soon become a little easier; What UT's President said the new admissions center will help students do. More>>

Tyler ISD Superintendent Tackles Challenges

Improving the education of your child. Tonight a candid interview with the Tyler ISD's Superintendent, Dr. Randy Reid. CBS 19's Meghan McDermott sits down with him to discuss the pressing issues facing the district. More>>

Tyler ISD Has $20 million Surplus From Bond

It's a problem most companies wish they had, the Tyler ISD is well under budget on school construction projects funded through the 2008 Bond. As CBS 19's Meghan McDermott reports, Superintendent Dr. Randy Reid, is making recommendations on how to spend the surplus. More>>

Nationally Renowned Educator Speaks on Challenges in Public Schools

The challenges and changes facing public education was the hot topic today in Tyler. As CBS 19's Meghan McDermott reports, it all happened at the Foundation's campaign kick off today at Peete Elementary School. More>>

Eye on Education

Peete Elementary Teacher Home from Deployment; Golden Apple Award

For thirteen years she's balanced a military career and her day-job as a school nurse. After a deployment overseas, she's back in Tyler and teaching students about being a soldier. CBS 19's Meghan McDermott has this plus our Golden Apple Educator in tonights Education Report.   More>>

Eye on Education

Lindale I.S.D. Early Childhood Center set to Expand

The Lindale ISD's Early Childhood Center is bursting at the seems. In tonight's Eye on Education, CBS 19's Meghan McDermott explains why the school, which is only eight years old, is having to expand. More>>

Update: Gun Found in St. Gregory Student's Bag

School officials said the student's father accidentally left his gun in her overnight bag. When they found it at school, they handed the case over to the Tyler Police Department and sent a notice to parents. More>>

Update: East Texas Student Dies of H1N1

The H1N1 virus is spreading at a rapid pace killing three North Texas students during the past three days, including one child from Tyler. More>>

Eye on Education

Watch D.O.G.S. at Andy Woods Elementary; Golden Apple Educator

Watch D.O.G.S. -- or dads of great students -- is kicking off for the first time at Andy Woods elementary school in Tyler. In tonight's Eye on Education, CBS 19's Meghan McDermott explains how dads are lending a helping hand to their child's school. More>>

Tyler ISD Orders Metal Detectors

Tyler ISD announces new safety measures in the wake of last week's school violence. More>>

Obama Plans Longer School Hours

Obama wants to add three more hours to the school day; What East Texans are saying about the idea? More>>

Parental Involvement Key in Children's Behavior

The recent incidents at John Tyler High School has many parents questioning what's going on in their children's lives. More>>

E-books Gaining Popularity

Electronic books, or E-books, are in the spotlight today. As CBS 19's Meghan McDermott reports, libraries and colleges are starting to integrate this digital media. More>>

Kilgore College Helps East Texans Start Their Own Business

Eight week course covers business plan, financing, bookkeeping and every pitfall half of failed businesses fall into. More>>

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