Over the past decade, the increase in private school enrollment has been spurred by several things. The majority report wanting their school to provide instruction in a particular faith or value system. Others prefer a smaller school, and some were looking for a safer environment
Creative Economy at work in Jarrell The previous two centuries were heavy on manufacturing and technology. The 21st century is more about creativity and innovation—the world of information in your pocket—so where does that leave libraries? First, it's not news that Williamson County is a rapidly
[caption id="attachment_3202" align="alignleft" width="594"] Sheriff Robert Chody, Julia Gonzalez, Julie Sharifian[/caption] Meals on Wheels of Williamson & Burnet Counties celebrated March for Meals with a Champions event at the Madella Hilliard Center in Georgetown. Elected and community leaders were invited to champion the need for seniors
Dr. Marsha Farney (above) has always been an advocate for education excellence in Texas. She has been a teacher, trustee, Board of Education director and a Texas legislator and has combined her years and diverse experiences into a research consulting effort that shares student
Congressman John Carter (TX-31) has begun the TX-31 United States service academy nominations. “One of the many honors I have as the representative of Texas’ 31st Congressional District is nominating the best and brightest for an appointment to the military service academies. The desire to serve
Despite cloudy skies and a few downpours, Georgetown ISD's 6th Annual Chase the Chief was a huge success. More then 1300 registered for the Chief's Challenge, Fun Run and 5K; all designed to get kids and families off the couch and focused on fitness. Georgetown
As more and more families nationwide choose non-traditional education programs, organizations like One Day Academy (ODA) are growing in numbers and strength. Founded to provide good value—and Christian values—to home-school families, ODA is a viable and valuable opportunity that keeps parents and students in the
I'm not a wise person, so I can't take credit for most of the pearls I live by. I am, however, smart enough to have remembered them because I have found myself chewing on the rough side of my own foot on many occasions when
Publisher's Corner, by Mike Payne Ben Stewart has been a member of the GISD Board of Trustees since November 2016 when he was appointed to fill the Place 7 seat left vacant by Ronna Johnson. Then, Stewart was elected by voters in May of 2017. In the