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CONNALLY STRATEGY TAKING SHAPE
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk BY CARL HOOVER , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Additionally, new Innovation Labs will be introduced. Further details on the strategy can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald, which has more information on the upcoming changes and how they will be implemented.
Changes are coming to local schools as part of the Connally strategy. The plan involves reorganizing classroom teaching for younger students, specifically those in elementary and junior high. This will be accompanied by a reduction in the number of campuses.
Principals will take on a new role, focusing primarily on instructional leadership. Additionally, new Innovation Labs will be introduced. To support these changes, hiring and retention bonuses will be offered to teachers.
Further details on the strategy can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald, which has more information on the upcoming changes and how they will be implemented.
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Category: schools Published: June 30, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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