Bastrop Independent School District (Bastrop ISD) is a public school system in Central Texas, serving over 13,000 students across 433 square miles. The district encompasses the communities of Bastrop, Cedar Creek, Red Rock, Rockne, Paige, and surrounding rural areas. It operates a diverse network of educational facilities, including four high schools, four middle schools, nine elementary schools, and three state-licensed Child Development Centers for young children.
Bastrop ISD emphasizes a balanced educational approach, focusing on emotional intelligence, practical skills, and academics. The district implements standardized curricula such as Eureka Math and Amplify English Language Arts, along with early literacy programs for young learners. It also offers various career and college preparation pathways, including P-TECH academies in Advanced Manufacturing and Health Science Technology, as well as programs in culinary arts, visual arts, and engineering. With a commitment to inclusivity, Bastrop ISD supports a diverse student body and provides special assistance for bilingual and special education students. The district has received recognition for its academic standards and financial accountability.
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Deutsche Telekom merged its T-Mobile USA unit with prepaid specialist MetroPCS in 2013, and that firm merged with Sprint in 2020, creating the second-largest wireless carrier in the us. T-Mobile now serves 77 million postpaid and 21 million prepaid phone customers, equal to around 30% of the us retail wireless market. The firm entered the fixed-wireless broadband market aggressively in 2021 and now serves more than 5 million residential and business customers. In addition, T-Mobile provides wholesale services to resellers.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. is a leading hotel franchisor with a history dating back to 1939. Originally founded as Quality Courts United, the company has grown to franchise over 7,000 hotels across more than 40 countries and territories, offering nearly 570,000 rooms. It operates a diverse portfolio of brands that cater to various market segments, including upscale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy options.
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