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Yahoo
12-02-2025
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IDEA Permian Basin to host student lottery for families hoping to enroll their children
PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Families hoping to enroll their children in IDEA Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year will soon learn their placement status after the school's annual student lottery on Saturday, February 15. According to the press release, the names of students randomly selected for seats at the IDEA Yukon and IDEA Lopez campuses will be announced during the event. 'We want to invite new families to be part of the transformational change we are making at IDEA Public Schools in the Permian Basin,' said Dr. Annette Macias, Executive Director of IDEA Public Schools in the region. 'We are especially looking forward to welcoming students to our new campus, IDEA Lopez Academy and College Preparatory.' During the lottery, students' names will be selected randomly by grade level. Seats are offered in the order drawn, and once all spots are filled, the remaining applicants will be placed on a waitlist in randomized order. Families will receive notifications via email or text message once the lottery process is complete. Also education: Reforming standardized testing in Texas: a break down of House Bill 221 According to IDEA Public Schools, in order to be eligible for the lottery, applications must be submitted by February 14 at 11:59 p.m., and any applications submitted after this deadline will only be considered if space becomes available, or applicants will be placed on a waitlist in order of submission time. Families interested in enrolling their children at IDEA Public Schools can apply online at IDEA Travis in Midland also participates in Midland ISD's Apply Midland application and lottery process, which can be found via Apply Midland. Currently, IDEA Permian Basin serves more than 2,500 students across its schools. Next year, IDEA Yukon Academy and College Preparatory will expand by adding another grade level, serving students in grades K-10. Additionally, the new IDEA Lopez Academy and College Preparatory will open in Odessa, initially serving students in grades K-2 and 6. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-02-2025
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IDEA Permian Basin to host its student lottery for 2025-26 school year
Feb. 12—IDEA — Public Schools will host its student lottery for the 2025-26 school year Feb. 15. During the lottery, IDEA will announce the names of students randomly selected for seats at IDEA Yukon and IDEA Lopez for the 2025-26 school year. "We want to invite new families to be part of the transformational change we are making at IDEA Public Schools in the Permian Basin," Annette Macias, Executive Director of IDEA Public Schools in the Permian Basin, said in a news release issued Feb. 12. "We are especially looking forward to welcoming students to our new campus, IDEA Lopez Academy and College Preparatory." IDEA Permian Basin currently serves more than 2,500 students. Next year, IDEA Yukon Academy and College Preparatory will add a new grade level to the campus, serving students in grades K-10. IDEA Permian Basin will also open its new campus, IDEA Lopez Academy and College Preparatory in Odessa, for the 2025-26 school year. The school will serve students in grades K-2 and 6 during its first year. For the past 17 years, IDEA has achieved nearly 100% college acceptance among seniors while maintaining a college graduation rate five times the national average for students from low-income communities. During the lottery process, names are selected at random by grade, with spots offered in the order of selection. When the capacity is reached for each grade level, the remaining applications will be assigned a position on a waiting list in a randomized order. Once the lottery is complete, parents or guardians will receive a notification according to their preferred method of contact (email and/or text message). Only applications completed before the deadline of Feb. 14 at 11:59 p.m. will be eligible for the lottery. Applications submitted after the lottery deadline are only granted seats if space is available or applicants will be added to the wait list in order of the date and time of their application. Families can apply now at IDEA Travis in Midland participates in Midland ISD's Apply Midland application and lottery process, which can be found via Apply Midland.
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30-01-2025
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Ben Milam International Academy launches first-ever Pre-K three bilingual program
Jan. 30—MIDLAND — Ben Milam International Academy has announced the implementation of its first Pre-K three bilingual program offering three-year-olds an opportunity to develop the skills and readiness needed for future success. This program is designed to prepare students to transition into Pre-K four, providing them with a strong academic and social foundation. This program is part of Midland ISD's only dual-language two-way program, which integrates English learners and fluent English speakers in a 90/10 model. Students in each group serve as language models for one another, with the ultimate goal of fostering fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and Spanish. The Pre-K three bilingual program emphasizes structure and routine while engaging students with age-appropriate, interactive learning strategies. A "balanced literacy" approach combines whole language practices, such as read-alouds and shared reading, with explicit phonics instruction. This method fosters early literacy skills, promotes a love for reading, and incorporates hands-on interactive activities. Recognizing that children learn in diverse ways, the program incorporates a multisensory approach—engaging audio, verbal, tactile, and kinesthetic learning styles. This strategy ensures that every child receives personalized support tailored to their needs. "An important point to remember when teaching little ones is that they do not learn with just a pencil and worksheet," Alma Ramon, Pre-K three teacher, said in a news release. "They learn through engaging and playful activities. That is what I implement in my classroom every day." Parental involvement is a key component of the program, which encourages families to participate actively in their child's educational journey. Strengthening the school-home connection ensures that learning continues beyond the classroom, setting students up for long-term success. "As a teacher, it is hard to be easily impressed, but I am impressed by my daughter's growth in such a short time," said Jennie Bridger, Ben Milam Pre-K three parent. "I know it is working because she does not have bilingual support at home, and she is still picking up the language. The program is developmentally rich and appropriate for three-year-olds. The language is the cherry on top." Ben Milam International Academy's Pre-K three program not only highlights the importance of early childhood education but also reflects Midland ISD's commitment to nurturing the potential of every child. Entry into the dual-language program begins at the Pre-K three, Pre-K four, or Kindergarten level. Families interested in applying must first attend a parent information meeting, with dates available on the school's website at or by calling Ben Milam International Academy at (432) 240-7500. Applications for Pre-K three and Pre-K four will open on April 1, 2025, through Apply Midland.
