ED311 is proud to present this year’s Frank R. Kemerer award to Michael Hjort of Rouse High School in Leander, Texas. A nice biography of Mr. Hjort, taken from his […]
The Frank R. Kemerer Award Goes to Michael Hjort of Leander ISD! Read More »
We are almost five months into the pandemic here in Texas, and we are all pretty surprised by how many changes have transpired in people’s lives and livelihoods. Unfortunately, some
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MTSS/RtI are all about collaborative conversations. We need partnerships to support students—not a separate system but a link connecting all the existing systems. MTSS/RtI is greater than the sum of
Tiers not Tears: MTSS/RtI During a Pandemic (part 2 of 2) Read More »
Four weeks ago, the nation was thrust into panic-mode. Teachers were working 12 – 15 hours a day to get their curriculum online. District and campus administrators were struggling to
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This week, the Texas Education Agency issued the following new FAQs and guidance documents related to waivers, virtual enrollment, attendance, federal funding and grants, general state funding, and COVID-19 Costs
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Cabin fever is beginning to set in, folks. We’re all feeling it, and it’s starting to show. Kids’ emotions are turning into mine fields, and parents might be peering into
Movement, Movement, Movement! Read More »
Most Texas residents (and much of the nation) are now sheltering at home till further notice. This alone is a significant stressor, but don’t forget the different fears that can
Balance: A Conversation with Dr. Ogonosky Read More »
Now is a great time for families to begin mindfulness-based practices to help ease the strains and stresses of this difficult time. Padmaja Sarathy, author of Mindfulness-based Practices for Developing
Guidance for Families to Practice Mindfulness in the Era of COVID-19 Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a vast impact on public education, as school districts try to figure out ways to keep their students and employees safe, educate and feed students,
Resource Round-Up #2 March 26, 2020 Read More »
A great irony people are discovering as schools are shuttered and staff are working from home is that there is an unbelievable amount of things for administrators and teachers to
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