Mercedes ISD, Progreso ISD, Santa Rosa ISD and Vanguard Academy recently received a combined $1,940,000 in state funding through the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Community Partnerships Grant. According to TEA, the funding supports significant improvements in educational and developmental outcomes for children by expanding access to wraparound services, strengthening family and community partnerships and increasing access to academic supports.

Students from Mission CISD Cantu Elementary joined Region One Education Service Center and the City of Alton to plant native trees April 1, 2026 at Josefa Garcia Park in Alton, contributing to ongoing efforts to enhance green spaces and increase shade in participating cities.

Alessandra Belmares, a freshman at Donna High School, earned first place at the Texas Citizen Bee, demonstrating strong knowledge of U.S. history, government, and civic principles. The regional competition was held March 25 at the Region One ESC Conference Center in Edinburg, where she received a $250 gift card and secured her spot at the Texas Citizen Bee State Competition, scheduled April 16–18 in Austin.

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (EDC) contributed $189,000 to the Region One Education Service Center teacher alternative certification program to support 45 aspiring teachers who live or work in Pharr. The funding will help cover partial program costs for participants pursuing certification over the next two years.

Two student robotics teams representing the Region One area have clinched spots at the VEX Robotics World Championship after competing in the regional robotics championship held March 10, 2026, at the Region One Education Service Center Conference Center in Edinburg. Grulla Elementary School secured a place in the elementary division, while Harmony Science Academy – Brownsville will represent the region in the middle school division.

Seven local robotics teams have earned a place at the VEX Robotics World Championship following the Region One ESC Robotics Regional Championship held Saturday, March 7, at the Region One ESC Conference Center in Edinburg.

Educational leaders at IDEA Public Schools Rio Grande Valley are preparing for the Texas Principal Certification through Region One ESC’s Principal Alternative Certification Program, made possible through a partnership between the two organizations.

In a Special Called Meeting of the Region One ESC Board of Directors on February 26, 2026, the Board took action to cancel the upcoming Board of Directors Election for two expired terms on the Region One ESC Board.