Case Study: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo School District

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Pharr-San Juan-Alamo School District is a tri-city public school district that offers a pre-K - 12th grade curriculum. It has become a state and national leader in creating more academic opportunities for all students. The district uses accountability ratings to measure results, yet enormous flexibility in the classrooms to aid each student in reaching their fullest

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