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Education is superior in El Paso, yes one of the tops in the nation and here's the proof and the money!!

Cynthia Morris — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:59:00 GMT

What news in Education and our kids we have in El Paso Texas this week. National education experts visited Socorro Independent School District campuses Wednesday to decide whether the district should be considered the country's best at teaching children.

Socorro is one of five finalists for the $2 million Broad Prize for Urban Education, which is equivalent to the Academy Award for school districts that show the greatest improvement in student achievement.

To receive the prize, districts must also demonstrate that they have reduced the achievement gaps between poor minority children and their affluent Anglo counterparts.

A winner will be announced by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan on Sept. 16 in Washington, D.C., and will receive $1 million in scholarships for high-school seniors who will graduate in 2010.

The other four finalists will receive $250,000 each in scholarships, which means Socorro is guaranteed that amount.

"Everyone is passionate and enthusiastic, but what this shows most is that we have established processes and strategies that will guarantee student success in the long-term, even if one of us leaves," said Pat O'Neill, the district's assistant superintendent for administrative services.

Education leaders have already looked at data that include scores from state standardized tests, performance on the SAT and ACT college entrance exams, and graduation rates.

Thursday, they will continue to examine operations, planning and instructional strategies in the district.
Two things stood out about Socorro during the trip -- high expectations for students and programs to help at-risk children.
So many districts claim they do these things, but we can see that this is really the case at Socorro, This is a district that has had such high levels of growth and could have easily collapsed like others with such increases in student population, but instead focused on academic rigor."

Socorro surpassed the state average at increasing the percentage of students who were proficient in math and reading between 2005 and 2008, according to the Broad Foundation.

The district also narrowed the achievement gaps in reading and math between poor students and more-affluent students. In 2008, Socorro outperformed other districts in Texas that have students in similar income levels in the two subjects.

Win or lose, the district will have access to scholarships from the foundation, which will be available to students who demonstrate academic improvement and show financial need.

I got my El Paso Property Tax Notice today, did you get yours?

Cynthia Morris — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:38:00 GMT

I got my notice in the mail and the value only went up a few dollars. Great!!

My assistant got hers and her value is easily $30,000 more than anyone could sell it for. We must protest.

An acquaintance got theirs and it is easily $50,000 less than it would sell for. They smiled and left the conversation.

I hear from others theirs went up measurably. CAD (Central Appraisal District) advises they only upped the values about 2% overall.

My thoughts you ask? Property Values have decreased more than 2%. Taxpayers have a very limited window to request a protest. Must be filed by June 1 or 30 days from the receipt of the notice. Question we should all ask, can I sell my house for what CAD has it valued at?

Not sure, call your favorite REALTOR and ask for a CMA. Check out www.PropertyTaxesInElPaso.com

Does the upcoming election have anything to do with the delay in mailing property tax value notices?

Cynthia Morris — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:28:00 GMT

I was just reading the reviews of Mayor Cooks state of the city address. So some are to think the address was timed to benefit his reelection. While this blog is not supporting any mayoral candidate, I am wondering if the Central Appraisal District’s mailing of the Notices of appraised value are also late to benefit the election. Will we not get the overdue and long awaited for envelopes until after the election? Surely not. I have not heard anyone addressing the state of property taxes as they are. Plans are not to increase taxes but will be see significant increases in values. I think a lot of us are waiting.

Property Taxes in El Paso Texas

Cynthia Morris — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Howdy all!

Spring has sprung, dust bowl is alive, buds and blooms are sprouting and to be noted this month is Easter, April 15 Income Tax Deadline and Central Appraisal Distruct mails out the 2009 PROPERTY TAX Valuations are due any minute.Will your valuation be higher or lower. Don't laugh! New website, blog and twitter just about Property Taxes in El Paso... www.PropertyTaxesInElPaso.com So drop on by the site, post your comments, tell everyone why we need taxes (and we do),your ideas for improvement if any and learn about filing protests, contacting elected officials that influence your taxes and share with your neigthbors and coworkers becuase in El Paso we are one great community together.

Manufactured Home For Sale in MCCRACKEN

Cynthia Morris — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:47:00 GMT

Deal of 2009

• 2,128 sq. ft., 2 bath, 5 bdrm manufactured home "GALAXY" - MLS® $50,000 - DEAL OF 2009 DOUBLE WIDE

MCCRACKEN, Military Heights - Deal of 2009! Come and check this out double wide trailer sitting on 1/2 acre. Yes and fenced! 5 large bedrooms 2 full baths. master bath has jetted tub and a shower, laundry room, two family rooms, formal dining, walk-in closets,. All this surrounded in mature large pine trees. a must see for the price......foreclosure and sold as is. Financing possible.

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Education is superior in El Paso, yes one of the tops in the nation and here's the proof and the money!!

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Does the upcoming election have anything to do with the delay in mailing property tax value notices?

Property Taxes in El Paso Texas

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