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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS MONTH
FROM HEATHER: In this Education Edition, our front-page story covers the new State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, including what’s different about it, potential grading system changes and what that means for accountability ratings. Dean Frederick Custom Jewelry is our business feature this month (see Page 28). Heather Demere, GENERAL MANAGER
FROM ERIC: Over the past year, both New Braunfels and Comal ISDs saw leadership changes. John Chapman III took the helm of Comal ISD in October as superintendent, and Laurelyn Arterbury began her tenure as superintendent for NBISD this summer. We interviewed both of them to get a better understanding of their respective visions for each district (see Pages 23 and 25). Communities in Schools of South Central Texas is celebrating 30 years serving students in the Greater New Braunfels area, and we explore what their work encompasses (see Page 21). Eric Weilbacher, EDITOR
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