by Andrea Payne | Oct 24, 2022 | Fresh Ideas
The pandemic was a doozy for all our students, but it was a double whammy for students who struggle with executive functioning. Not only did they miss out on a huge chunk of time for developing and practicing appropriate social skills, but they also missed out on...
by Andrea Payne | Oct 21, 2022 | Education News
Districts are desperate to recruit and retain qualified, effective teachers. Given that paying all teachers what they’re actually worth isn’t likely to happen anytime soon, some districts are trying to lure teachers with a tasty new carrot: affordable housing. Austin...
by Jennifer Childress | Apr 25, 2022 | Federal Guidance
The U.S. Department of Education issued a call to action for states, districts, and higher education leaders to tap federal resources and work together to address the nationwide teacher shortage and aid student recovery. The call to action includes directives to...
by Andrea Payne | Mar 21, 2022 | Education News
Jasper ISD just announced that they will move to a four-day school week starting next school year. A district-wide Educational Improvement Committee, comprised of teachers and parents, is responsible for this change. They also sought input from the community at...
by Andrea Payne | Mar 1, 2022 | Education News
The Texas Board for Educator Certification voted on February 11th to adopt new teacher certification standards. This new assessment is not a one-time exam like the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities test but a multi-step process known as edTPA: Educative...
