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Bluebonnet Learning Beacon District

Morgan ISD is proud to announce that we have been named a Bluebonnet Learning Beacon District and will receive the Texas Education Agency's Bluebonnet Beacons Grant for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years. This is a very selective designation that comes with $100,000 per year as the grant award and is awarded to school districts that have demonstrated instructional excellence using high quality instructional materials (HQIM) approved by the State Board of Education.

This designation and grant acknowledge Morgan ISD’s three-year journey of HQIM Adoption and instructional excellence utilizing Bluebonnet Learning, an open educational resource developed by the TEA. This curriculum is designed to provide curricular and instructional alignment across grade levels and campuses in reading, language arts, and mathematics. By combining increased rigor with research based instructional practices, it ensures all students receive challenging, grade level instruction daily.

Morgan ISD was recognized for our strong capacity to maintain effective Bluebonnet implementation district-wide in the areas of mathematics and reading, language arts instruction as well as for our instructional vision and innovative approach to managing change effectively across the district.

“We understand that a high-quality education is the foundation upon which students can build their futures, and this grant will help us ensure that each student in Morgan ISD receives educational experiences that prepare them for the challenges and opportunities ahead,” said Dr. John C. Bullion, Superintendent. “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to designing high-quality learning environments and student experiences grounded in the belief that student success should be the guiding principle behind all district operations.”

The Bluebonnet Learning Beacon Designation is designed to highlight districts whose approaches can inspire others. By empowering Morgan ISD to host visits from other school districts across Texas, providing them with the opportunity to observe high-quality classroom instruction and participate in professional learning communities, it is our desire to share best practices with schools, extending our impact to countless more students across the Great State of Texas.