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Education leaders speak at chamber luncheon

by | Oct 31, 2023 | Area News, Education

City and school employees, businesses, community leaders and sponsors were welcomed by the Wylie Chamber of Commerce for its annual “State of Education” luncheon last week. 

The event, held at the Collin College Wylie Campus Conference Center Tuesday, Oct. 24, gave the audience the opportunity to hear education leaders, Wylie ISD Superintendent David Vinson and Collin College District President Neil Matkin, give updates regarding district programs. 

By Jeremy Hallock @[email protected]

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