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McCanless doubles role at district, district doubles-down on college readiness

· Reported by Big Bend Sentinel (Marfa)

Bottom line

Marfa ISD Superintendent Stephen McCanless has assumed the additional role of junior high and high school principal. The district also launched two new college readiness partnerships with Texas A&M AgriLife and Sul Ross State University.

Why it matters in TX-23

These changes affect all Marfa ISD students and staff, with Principal Rosie Martinez now focusing exclusively on elementary education. The new programs target eighth-grade students to improve college enrollment and career readiness.

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