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 […]
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 […]
Needville ISD FFA Students Compete at the Rodeo
Our FFA students have been busy at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Congratulations to Gus Blezinger, Hayden Meyer, Cavender Kolar, and Malorie Kveton for placing with their Cockerels and Pullets. Maranda Garza also placed at HLSR with her sheep. Keep up the great work!! Our FFA students have been busy at… – Needville High School
Friendswood ISD Students Excel at UIL Competition
Congrats to the Friendswood ISD choirs for dominating the UIL competition! Friendswood Junior High Choir Depart made history at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation at Dickinson Methodist Church. Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Mustang Select, and Varsity Mixed Choir all received straight 1’s from all six judges in both the contest’s Concert and Sight […]
Medina Valley ISD Hosts Chain of Command Ceremony
Medina Valley High School hosts more than 100 JROTC cadets, family, and staff at the change of command ceremony. The process to become corps commander is rigorous, said Major Lisa Rodriguez, a Jr. ROTC Instructor. This student-cadet must demonstrate great leadership, academic achievement, an outstanding community service record and must undergo an interview. Senior Angel […]
Edgewood ISD Teacher Brings Agility Course to Campus
Edgewood ISD‘s community grant at ET Wrenn Middle School made it possible for a teacher to install an exciting agility course for their students. E.T. Wrenn Middle School Special Education teacher, Ms. Berachis Oatis, wanted to find another outlet for her students to express their energy and frustrations. She had heard of the Blue Cares […]
