A Texas-Size Success.

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      BROWNSVILLE (Tex.); TEXAS
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on the Brownsville Independent School District in Brownsville, Texas, 2008 recipient of the Broad Prize for Urban Education. The prize consists of scholarships for graduating seniors and is awarded to urban school districts that have achieved significant academic gains, particularly among disadvantaged students. After describing the district, the author explores how its students, predominantly from Hispanic and low-income families, are exceeding expectations.