South San Antonio ISD Celebrates Opening of Community Garden
South San Antonio ISD celebrates the opening of their new sustainable community garden. The students of Madla Elementary held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new sustainable community garden. Volunteers from Gardopia Gardens, Wells Fargo, and Trinity University also were in attendance. The project all started when Madla Elementary fifth grade teacher, Priscilla Navarijo, […]
Friendswood ISD Teacher Shares Story of Her Return to FISD
Friendswood ISD’s 2023 High School Teacher of the Year Amanda Davies shared her personal story about her pride and dedication to FISD, and her journey back “home”. “I was later than most to my teaching career. I didn’t go back to school for my teaching degree until I was almost 30. I juggled motherhood and […]
How Does Public Education Shape a Community’s Culture?
Community culture refers to the set of values, beliefs, and customs that bind a community. Sociologists often define a community’s culture as its blend of education, healthcare, economy, level of tolerance, and shared history.