| Windham School District | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| United States | |
| District information | |
| Grades | Adult |
| Established | 1969 (1969) |
| Superintendent | Kristina J. Hartman, Ed.S. |
| Schools | 100 campuses[1] |
| NCES District ID | 4800291[2] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | ~50,000 annually |
| Staff | Over 1,000 |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
TheWindham School District (Windham) is aschool district that provides educational services to students in theTexas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The district has its headquarters inHuntsville.[3][4] The school district is a separate and distinct organization from the TDCJ.[5] Windham is one of the largest correctional education systems in the United States, providing educational programs and services in most TDCJ facilities.[6] The Texas Board of Criminal Justice acts as the board of education for the district.[7] The members of the board are appointed by theGovernor of Texas.[8]
George Beto, the former director of theTexas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), advocated for the establishment of the district.[9] TheTexas Legislature established the district, which began operation in 1969. The Texas Board of Corrections named the district after James M. Windham, who had been a member of the board for 24 years.[10] The district was the first school system of its size to be established within a statewide prison system.[6]
