08/03/2026
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Exciting News for Howe ISD! 🎓
We are thrilled to announce that, in a pending partnership with Howe ISD, Gunter ISD has been preliminarily selected by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2026 Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) Planning & Expansion Grant.
Through this state-funded grant under ESC Region 10, Gunter ISD and Howe ISD will collaborate on planning and expanding high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. By joining forces, our districts will work together to increase access to rigorous, high-wage, and high-demand college and career opportunities for our students through our newly created Lone Star Innovation Zone.
What does this mean for our students?
• Expanded CTE Pathways: Broader access to specialized career programs and technical learning experiences.
• Regional Collaboration: Combining regional resources with Gunter ISD to offer enhanced course options and industry preparation.
• Future-Ready Preparation: Stronger alignment with regional labor market demands to prepare graduates for successful transitions into college, trade certifications, and high-skill careers.
The R-PEP program empowers rural school districts to partner together and deliver top-tier career pathways for post-secondary success. We are proud to take this step forward for our students and community, and we look forward to working closely with Gunter ISD as planning gets underway!
Stay tuned for more updates as this partnership develops.
