By Elaine Marsilio, Odessa American, Texas Dec. 9--Reading has always been part of elementary education, but ECISD officials said administrators, teachers and staff are still working to find a better way to teach the subject.

By Elaine Marsilio, Odessa American, Texas Oct. 16--A former ECISD administrator has founded his own private online high school for incoming freshmen and others seeking a high school diploma.

By David J. Lee, Odessa American, Texas Jan. 14--A Texas Education Agency report shows improvement for ECISD, though the district is still lagging behind the state.

By Michael Castellon Joshua Scheide, Odessa American, Texas Oct. 9--For ECISD students needing a little bit of extra help with their studies, Odessa schools offer free tutoring for students of all grade levels.

By Michael Castellon, Odessa American, Texas Jul. 31--For Ector Junior High principal Roy Garcia, ECISD's convocation provides a message and atmosphere that really helps his staff in preparing for the school year.