Zach Freeman of the Tri-County Reporter was named to the 2024 Media Honor Roll, a program sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), by Azle ISD.
TASB’s Media Honor Roll recognizes media representatives statewide for fair, accurate, and balanced reporting of news about public schools. Media from newspapers, radio and television stations, and digital publications across the state were honored by their local school districts on the Media Honor Roll for the valuable role they play in public education.
Criteria for honorees include:
Make the effort to get to know the superintendent, board president, and the district’s mission and goals
Report school news in a manner that is fair, accurate, and balanced
Highlight positive development in schools
Visit campuses in the district
Maintain a policy of no surprises by sharing information with school representatives
Congratulations to Zach and the Tri-County Reporter!