Cross Elementary School opened for business Monday to symbolize Mesquite Independent School District's focus on faculty and students.
Cross Elementary School opened for business Monday to symbolize Mesquite Independent School District's focus on faculty and students.
District Superintendent Angel Rivera says he's doubling down on staff support this year. More time off, more support, and more colleagues. Mesquite had 155 vacant teacher slots unfilled last school year, just days before the start of school the district is down to just 28 unfilled positions. "They probably were passionate about education, and they were frustrated. They sought some other career. Sure, and now they're like, 'You know what, this is not satisfying. I'm coming back,'" he said.
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