TEXAS — Maverick Cruz, a graduating senior at Dekaney High School in Spring Independent School District, located north of Houston, said the district has given him the tools of success.
“I’m ready to graduate. I’m excited. It’s an amazing opportunity to be able to be here,” said Maverick. “I feel really lucky to be able to have these opportunities, to be able to feel so prepared as I am.”
In the 1980s, Texas recognized Spring ISD as a top-performing district, but records show a fast-changing community, shifting economics and major funding shortfalls dragged down academic scores, with other Texas districts facing similar challenges…