Student Internships and Externships
Response from “Ask a Former Board Trustee”- Clear Creek ISD Chapter: Joanna Baleson, Ken Baliker, Jennifer Broddle, Bob Davee, Glenn Freedman, Ann Hammond, Charlie Pond, Page Rander Dee Scott, Win Weber © AFTCCISD2022 What are student internships and externships? A student internship provides on-the-job training within an organization to learn about a given profession or […]
Classroom Leadership
Response from “Ask a Former Board Trustee”- Clear Creek ISD Chapter: Joanna Baleson, Ken Baliker, Jennifer Broddle, Bob Davee, Glenn Freedman, Ann Hammond, Charlie Pond, Page Rander Dee Scott, Win Weber © AFTCCISD2022 What is a classroom leadership moment? The average teacher makes around 1,500 educational decisions on an average day. That is about 4 […]
How Can We Foster Improved Critical Thinking?
Response from “Ask a Former Board Trustee”- Clear Creek ISD Chapter: Joanna Baleson, Ken Baliker, Jennifer Broddle, Bob Davee, Glenn Freedman, Ann Hammond, Charlie Pond, Page Rander Dee Scott, Win Weber © AFTCCISD2022 What is critical thinking? “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character […]
The Value of Elementary School Recess
Response from “Ask a Former Board Trustee”- Clear Creek ISD Chapter: Joanna Baleson, Ken Baliker, Jennifer Broddle, Bob Davee, Glenn Freedman, Ann Hammond, Charlie Pond, Page Rander Dee Scott, Win Weber © AFTCCISD2022 What is school recess in elementary school? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines recess as “a regularly scheduled period […]
What is the Value of Robotics Education?
Response from “Ask a Former Board Trustee”- Clear Creek ISD Chapter: Joanna Baleson, Ken Baliker, Jennifer Broddle, Bob Davee, Glenn Freedman, Ann Hammond, Charlie Pond, Page Rander Dee Scott, Win Weber © AFTCCISD2022 What is robotics education? Robotics in education refers the blending of STEAM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) to create machines […]
Judson ISD PE Teacher Coaches Special Olympics
The Judson ISD Special Olympics team, the Thunder-Rockets, had many accomplishments this past year. Amy Paul works for Judson ISD as a District Adaptive PE Teacher and the Head of Delegation for the Judson ISD Special Olympics Thunder-Rockets Program. She also coaches with Spurs Sports Academy camps and Spurs Inclusive Sports League. This summer, Amy […]
North East ISD Manny Sanchez Dominates the 2023 Junior Olympics
Manny Sanchez, a junior at MacArthur High School in NEISD, has emerged as a rising star in the sport of fencing, showcasing exceptional talent and skill. With his remarkable abilities, Manny has earned a spot to compete in the highly prestigious 2023 Fencing Junior Olympics, a testament to his dedication and hard work in honing […]
Schertz-Cibolo-University City ISD Recognizes Teacher
Schertz- Cibolo-Universal City ISD Social Studies teacher inspires her junior high school students to embrace history with excitement. Corbett Junior High School teacher Alyssa Ferdarko’s learning curve as a rookie Social Studies teacher may have looked steep at the outset of her career when it began in August of 2022. However, if you walk into […]
Harlandale ISD Celebrates Literacy and Book Clubs
Reading is important development of students, so building their literacy while also having fun enhances their education. Harlandale ISD hosts fun events year-round to celebrate the importance of reading! Recently Shulze Elementary held a literacy night! Filled with costumes, books, and events everyone had fun at the Disney-themed school. Students brought their families to attend […]
East Central ISD Hosts Career Week
East Central ISD’s Heritage Middle School hosted Career Week last week in recognition of CTE Month. ECISD teachers invited different friends and family members to share their experiences with students. Career week speakers shared their pathways to their careers. Ms. Salazar, a 6th Grade Math Teacher at HMS, shared her passion for sewing and the […]
