The Texas Association of Partners in Education will honor John Black and The Bayshore Sun, a partner with the La Porte Independent School District, at the annual state partnership conference slated for Jan. 24 in Austin.

The Bayshore Sun has been named for the Texas Media Award for small school districts, which includes those with student populations of less than 10,000 students.

Editor and Publisher John Black will receive the prestigious Crystal Awards during a special awards ceremony dinner at the TAPE state conference on Jan. 24.

His commitment to student success is evident in his consistent showcasing of students’ achievements, his generosity of the paper’s space in highlighting students, staff, The Education Foundation, other school partnership accomplishments and district activities. His support on important district/community issues, such as the recent passing of a $203 plus million dollar bond, is one of many, many examples of community print media choosing to emphasize both students and school issues, with the emphasis on the positive whenever possible.

There were more than 80 partnerships that were nominated for a TAPE award.

The Crystal Award exemplifies the highest commitment to the students attending public schools in Texas.