Texas Open Meetings Act and School Boards
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School board meetings are considered public and subject to the Act, as they engage in the public’s business and their meetings are considered regular, special, called meetings.
Former School Board Trustees Reflect on Role
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School board trustees learn a lot while serving a school district.
Highlighting STEM Education in Public Schools
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Highlighting STEM and STEAM Education National STEM/STEAM Day was observed on November 8, 2021. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education is a method of hands-on teaching and learning. Students learn by creatively solving real-world problems with innovative thinking to prepare for future career opportunities. (TEA) AMARIS CRUZ, STEM Teacher, Ward Elementary, Northside ISD […]
What do great principals do?
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Great principals create learning-centered environments in which student achievement is sustained at high levels.
National Honor Society and School Board Values
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How Do the National Honor Society Values Apply to School Boards? Response from “Ask Former Trustees – Clear Creek ISD Chapter”: Joanna Baleson, Ken Baliker, Jennifer Broddle, Bob Davee, Glenn Freedman, Ann Hammond, Charlie Pond, Page Rander, Dee Scott, Win Weber The NHS is an honorary organization, currently celebrating its 100th anniversary, that recognizes outstanding […]
The importance of a school district’s brand
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The process of building a brand within a school district takes strategic efforts.
U.S. Education Secretary visits Edgewood ISD
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U.S. Education Secretary visits Edgewood ISD U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visited Edgewood ISD’s Gus Garcia University School to promote the Biden administration’s Build Back Better plan. Cardona, a former teacher and principal, spoke with students and parents about the educational challenges brought by the pandemic. Secretary Cardona and Congressman Castro Speak with Middle School […]
What is Texas’ A-F District and School Accountability System?
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In 2017 the Texas Legislature passed HB 22 establishing an accountability system to evaluate the academic performance of public schools. The system requires TEA to calculate and assign accountability ratings based on three domains that measure the academic performance of districts. (Source: Texas Education Agency)
What really matters in public education?
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Decades of research have provided insights about the optimal conditions for learning.
Lamar CISD Superintendent Welcomes Students Back to School
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Lamar CISD Superintendent Welcomes Students Back to School Dr. Roosevelt Nivens of Lamar Consolidated ISD is a superintendent that is highly visible in the district and involved in the community. Dr. Nivens Visits District Schools Dr. Nivens believes in the power of relationships, and he works to establish a good rapport with students, parents, community […]