HEARNE, Texas (KRHD) — The Yale Ivy League school may be more than 1,700 miles away, but Hearne ISD teachers are participating in a program that brings experience from New Haven straight into their classrooms — making a lasting impact on both educators and students.

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Since 2019, Hearne ISD teachers have joined the Yale National Initiative, a program that connects Yale University with high-need districts so teachers can sharpen their skills and bring fresh ideas back to their classrooms.

"We truly believe that we have what it takes to change this world," said Debra Jenkins, a Hearne ISD teacher.

Ezekiel Ramirez

Jenkins was one of the first teachers from Hearne to attend, but her journey spar

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