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How did Urlel and Mark go from casual conversation over chips and salsa to collaborating as colleagues?
LaTonia Amerson and Tai Ingram met in 2015 through the Raising School Leaders Harvard Leadership program.
In this story, we showcase the vulnerability of Venus ISD leaders in taking ownership of significant gaps in secondary reading instruction and the thoughtful strategies they put in place to help students find real and lasting success.
How blended learning strategies have advanced foundational literacy skills in early childhood education classrooms in Tomball ISD.
“It’s Spotlight Friday! Let me hear you.” The students of Brittany Magin’s 4th grade math class erupt into applause and shouts of encouragement to each other.
In this story, we highlight the learning journey of Harlingen CISD. They began their blended learning exploration with the goal of supporting Tier 2 & 3 students, those students who need more structured support to reach grade-level proficiency. However, this pursuit evolved into a new district-wide approach to teaching and learning that advances their investment in thoughtful innovation for the benefit of all schoolchildren.