{"id":461739,"date":"2026-10-10T01:14:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T01:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/461739\/"},"modified":"2026-10-10T01:14:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T01:14:29","slug":"texas-tech-k-12-grows-academic-partnerships-across-texas-texas-tech-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/461739\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Tech K-12 Grows Academic Partnerships Across Texas | Texas Tech Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Texas Tech\u2019s online public school is expanding access to needed resources across the
\n state, giving students and districts more educational opportunities.<\/p>\n

\t\tCREATORS<\/p>\n

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Texas Tech K-12<\/a> is helping more Texas public school districts keep students enrolled locally by providing
\n flexible online learning options that meet diverse student needs while allowing districts
\n to remain the student\u2019s home school.<\/p>\n

Rather than replacing traditional education, these academic partnerships with Texas Tech University<\/a>\u2019s fully online public school complement existing district offerings by creating additional
\n pathways for student success.<\/p>\n

Texas Tech K-12’s commitment to quality remains at the center of every partnership.
\n For students, the benefits are many: accredited curriculum, experienced Texas-certified
\n teachers, personalized student support, proven online learning expertise and a trusted
\n Texas Tech educational experience.<\/p>\n

Within these collaborations, Texas Tech K-12 works alongside districts as a trusted
\n educational partner. Districts maintain relationships with their students while leveraging
\n Texas Tech K-12\u2019s 30-plus years of experience in distance and online education. Each
\n partnership is customized to align with district goals and student needs.<\/p>\n

Robert Bayard<\/a>, superintendent for Texas Tech K-12, emphasizes that strong partnerships create stronger
\n opportunities for students, keeping in mind every district has unique goals.<\/p>\n

\"PortraitRobert Bayard, superintendent, Texas Tech K-12<\/p>\n

\u201cOur role is to work together with them to provide flexible, high-quality educational
\n options that expand opportunity while keeping student success at the center of every
\n decision,\u201d Bayard said. \u201cTogether, we\u2019re creating pathways that empower students,
\n support families and help districts meet the evolving needs of their communities.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Growing Across Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Tech K-12 has welcomed several new academic alliances this year, reflecting
\n the increasing demand for flexible, innovative educational solutions.<\/p>\n

Recent partnerships with independent school districts (ISDs) include Clear Creek,
\n Lubbock-Cooper, Canyon, Memphis, Smithville and Lubbock. There are around a dozen
\n additional districts at various points of commitment, whether in the process of joining,
\n anticipating or discussing partnership opportunities.<\/p>\n

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Clear Creek ISD, comprising 45 campuses, serves more than 40,000 students in the Clear
\n Lake area and neighboring communities in the Houston-League City area. Its plan, the
\n Clear Tech Virtual Program, will complement the virtual coursework with robust student
\n support services, technology and software tools, and in-person clubs and other activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThis groundbreaking virtual education brings together two world-class educational
\n institutions to offer students a rigorous academic program with the added benefits
\n of in-person support and enrichment opportunities,\u201d said Karen Engle, CCISD superintendent
\n of schools.<\/p>\n

\"PortraitKaren Engle, superintendent, Clear Creek ISD<\/p>\n

The Clear Tech Virtual Program is available to elementary, intermediate and high school
\n students across Texas, beginning with a ninth-grade cohort and additional high school
\n grade levels offered in 2027-28.<\/p>\n

No Matter the Size<\/p>\n

Texas Tech K-12 leaders know every student learns differently, and every district
\n serves unique community needs. These partnerships provide districts with additional
\n options of support:<\/p>\n

Keep students enrolled in their home district.
\n Expand academic opportunities without creating new online programs.
\n Support students who need flexible learning environments.
\n Reduce student transfers to outside virtual schools.
\n Provide high-quality online instruction backed by Texas Tech University.<\/p>\n

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Darryl Flusche is the superintendent of Canyon ISD, located in the Texas Panhandle,
\n serving around 11,590 students across 21 campuses. CISD Choice is the moniker for
\n the district\u2019s partnership with Texas Tech K-12.<\/p>\n

\"PortraitDarryl Flusche, superintendent, Canyon ISD<\/p>\n

\u201cCISD Choice gives us another way to serve students who may need an option beyond
\n the traditional classroom,\u201d Flusche said. \u201cThrough our partnership with Texas Tech
\n K-12, we can provide the flexibility students need to continue their education and
\n work toward graduation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cFor some students, having that option can make all the difference. We\u2019re grateful
\n for this partnership and the opportunity to continue empowering lifelong success for
\n every student.\u201d<\/p>\n

As interest in virtual education continues to grow, Texas Tech K-12 remains committed
\n to expanding access while maintaining excellence. Future partnerships will continue
\n to focus on innovation, collaboration and student success.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs more districts join Texas Tech K-12, we\u2019re excited to continue building academic
\n partnerships grounded in trust, innovation and a shared commitment to educational
\n excellence,” Bayard added. \u00a0<\/p>\n

See how Texas Tech K-12 can support your district.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Texas Tech\u2019s online public school is expanding access to needed resources across the state, giving students and districts…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":461740,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[168,170,169],"class_list":["post-461739","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-lubbock","tag-lubbock","tag-lubbock-headlines","tag-lubbock-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461739","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=461739"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461739\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/461740"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=461739"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=461739"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=461739"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}