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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Roland Hernandez, Superintendent of Corpus Christi ISD, has been named one of five state finalists for the 2026 Superintendent of the Year award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Roland Hernandez, Superintendent of Corpus Christi ISD, has been named one of five state finalists for the 2026 Superintendent of the Year award, presented by the Texas Association of School Boards.
After being named the Region 2 Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Hernandez advanced to the statewide selection process, where he was selected as a finalist from among 16 regional nominees. He was recognized for his strong advocacy for public education, collaborative leadership, and steadfast commitment to students, staff, and the community.
The 2026 Superintendent of the Year will be announced Oct. 10 at txEDCON in Houston.
Education Service Center, Region 2 proudly congratulates Dr. Roland Hernandez on this outstanding achievement and wishes him the very best as he advances to the final stage of the statewide competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESC2 Renovation (Click for Updated Parking Details)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please note that due to ongoing construction, the entrance has been temporarily moved.  When visiting, use the west (back) entrance on N Chaparral St.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Texas Residency Program for Alternative Certification]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Earn while you learn with our one-year, hands-on residency, expert mentor support, and a clear path to full Texas teacher certification. No prior teaching experience? No problem! We partner with local school districts and are TEA-approved.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Partners for Educational Leadership (PEL) Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The PEL program provides a state-approved alternative route to principal certification, blending coursework and test prep to prepare educators for leadership roles.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Becoming Your Child's First Teacher]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[HIPPY helps parents prepare their children for success in school and beyond.  The program provides all the curriculum, story books, and materials for FREE!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:04:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESC2 Expands Mental Health Services with $5M Grant]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[ESC2 has been awarded a $5 million grant to expand mental health services in Coastal Bend schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Texas Education Exchange]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dashboards for both administrators and educators.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:23:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alternative Teacher  Education]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Now Offering Monthly Enrollment]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:08:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESC 2 Employee Spotlight]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meet our employees and learn about our programs and services.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:25:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESC 2 Employee Spotlight]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:18:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESC 2 Employee Spotlight]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:51:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESC 2 Employee Spotlight]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:55:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESC 2 Employee Spotlight]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:38:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESC 2 Employee Spotlight]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:37:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESC 2 Employee Spotlight]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 15:09:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESC 2 Employee Spotlight]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 08:10:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESC 2 Employee Spotlight]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 08:11:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESC 2 Employee Spotlight]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 08:22:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESC 2 Employee Spotlight]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 08:06:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESC 2 Employee Spotlight]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 13:27:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Delayed Start Time for Tuesday, January 16, 2024]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The ESC 2 will have a two-hour delayed start time Tuesday, January 16, 2024.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:00:56 -0600</pubDate>
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