Education
BY HALEY VELASCO
CCISD preps for space engineering curriculum Clear Creek ISD officials are getting set to launch a new space engineering curriculum for high school students in 2026. The program would be the first of its kind for public schools on a national level, CCISD officials said. The overview This new program will focus on aspects of living and communicating on the moon and Mars, CCISD Coordinator of Innovative Programs Laura Mackay said. Students will also potentially have the chance to earn certain designations and certifi- cates related to the industry. Quote of note “That is not something that’s been done in public school anywhere in the nation, so we are working together with a group of amazing people
San Jacinto College looks for new trustee San Jacinto College is seeking to appoint a new trustee to its vacant Position 5 seat, previously held by John Moon Jr., who died unexpectedly in July. The term runs through May 2027, accord- ing to the college’s website. Long story short Applicants must reside in one of the district’s service areas, which include Chan- nelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, Pasadena or Sheldon, for at least six months and in Texas for at least a year, according to requirements posted by the college. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, at least 18, registered voters and free of felony con- victions or findings of mental incompetence. Application details are available on the college’s website.
Program features
• Focus on living and communicating on the moon and Mars
• High school and dual enrollment credit offered • Partner with the NASA Johnson Space Center to potentially offer university certificate • Goal to launch curriculum in 2026
SOURCE: CLEAR CREEK ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
and partners trying to make that a reality to design a new curriculum for our students,” she said. Next steps Before this curriculum launches in 2026, the district has applied for a Texas Space Commission grant, and they are still in the consideration phase, officials said. Along with that, the district has also applied to become a member of the TSC, and if accepted, it will become the first K-12 institution to be a part of the commission.
CCISD trustees approve over $820K in capital projects
Breaking down CCISD's capital funding projects Replacement of outdated/obsolete athletic grounds maintenance equipment: $435,000
be funded through the district’s 2017 bond. The largest portion of that share will replace aging athletic grounds equipment, while new digital marquees will be installed at Brookwood Elementary, Ferguson Elementary, Stewart Elementary and Clear Creek High School. Clear Springs High School will also see improve- ments, including new speed bumps and an electrical gate.
Several Clear Creek ISD schools will receive campus upgrades, such as digital marquees, new speed bumps, an electrical gate and updated athletic grounds maintenance equipment after the board of trustees approved more than $820,400 in capital projects at its Aug. 25 meeting. The gist According to board documents, all projects will
New digital marquees at multiple schools: $229,034
New speed bumps at CSHS: $66,349 New electrical gate at CSHS: $90,061
SOURCE: CLEAR CREEK ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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