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Seventh Grader Crushes Reading Goals | Texas News
A seventh grader from Socorro ISD, Guillermo Garcia, just won a national Read 180 award—making him the only student from El Paso and one of just 43 nationwide for 2026. The program helps struggling readers through tech, teacher support, and tons of reading, and Guillermo crushed it by completing 11 segments (instead of 8) and reading 7-8 books extra. His teacher praised him as a dyslexia warrior and role model, highlighting his grit and unique talents. Guillermo, who balances baseball with his academic grind, said winning feels great—he’s now reading way more than before. This is proof that…
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