Good News Friday: March 13, 2026
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Skipcha Elementary teacher is getting help for her non-verbal students.
Martha Cadena received a $5,070 dollar Region 12 Grant for her project “Empowering Every Voice.”
The funding will buy an outdoor communication board and iPads with learning apps to help students connect with others and gain independence.
A Temple 5th grader is moving on to the Central Texas Spelling Bee Finals.
Ram Jantzen Aseron from Kennedy-Powell Elementary earned one of just 25 spots after taking an online qualifying test against more than 80 students from 11 counties.
He’s the only Temple ISD student and one of just two from Bell County to advance.
The spelling bee finals will be held March 28th at MCC.
Two Lake Belton High School Seniors Dhruv Bhat and Alex Yuen are now National Merit finalists.
Only about 15,000 students nationwide, less than 1% earn this honor.
Both have been accepted to the University of Texas at Austin and plan to pursue careers in medicine.
8th graders at Temple ISD’s Travis Science Academy presented research on local and global issues during the school’s Annual Community Service Showcase.
More than 70 International Baccalaureate students studied topics like water pollution, clean energy, homelessness, and mental health.
They shared their findings and possible solutions with classmates, staff, and community members.
Hillsboro ISD has been named a 2025 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll District, one of just 85 in Texas.
The award recognizes schools that close achievement gaps and help all students succeed, including in high-poverty areas.
Superintendent Dr. Darrell Brown says it reflects the hard work of educators and students across the district.
Temple ISD Elementary students are being recognized in the Texas Elementary Art Meet Competition.
55 students from 7 schools earned medals or ribbons, including 8 “Top of Team” Honors.
Judges praised students’ skill, creativity, and technical ability, highlighting the dedication of both students and their art teachers.
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