Tag Archives: teachers
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HCDE teacher-in-training Jennifer Siger named top ‘Intern of the Year’ by Texas Alternative Certification Association
Leave a commentMay 23, 2017 by HCDE-Texas
(The Texas Alternative Certification Association named Jennifer Siger the 1st place winner of the Texas Alternative Certification Association Intern of …
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‘Little Free Libraries’ to make big literacy impact through ‘Groomed for Literacy’ collective with HCDE adult learners, City of Houston Public Library
Leave a commentApril 4, 2017 by HCDE-Texas
Fifty little libraries which could make a big literacy impact in needy children’s lives are being painted by adult learners …
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Leading Effectively: What Great Educators Do Differently
Leave a commentAugust 8, 2016 by HCDE-Texas
What are the specific qualities and practices of great educators that elevate them above the rest? The upcoming Harris County …
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Building Teamwork: Energize and connect through team-building exercises
Leave a commentMay 16, 2016 by HCDE-Texas
The last weeks of school are drawing to a close. After a well-deserved break, teachers and administrators will soon be …
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How to get urban high school students to do their work: Innovative solutions to urban problems
Leave a commentOctober 19, 2015 by HCDE-Texas
Is the urban high school a factory for failure? High school teachers often complain about getting struggling students to do …
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Attendance matters: Strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism
Leave a commentSeptember 7, 2015 by HCDE-Texas
While we enjoy the day off from school and work this Labor Day, we recognize the impact of attending school …
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Back-to-School Resource: View comprehensive calendar for all 25 Harris County school districts from HCDE
Leave a commentAugust 24, 2015 by HCDE-Texas
Need to know if Channelview shares the same winter break as Houston or Waller? Here’s a handy resource with key …
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Clear boundaries between students and teachers: How instant communication plays a role in victimization
2August 10, 2015 by HCDE-Texas
The public continues to be outraged by the number of cases of students being sexually victimized by teachers and other …
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6 school zone safety tips from Harris County Department of Education
Leave a commentAugust 3, 2015 by HCDE-Texas
School zones can be a stressful place in the morning. Parents are anxious to drop kids off before heading to …
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Selecting a theme for your elementary classroom
Leave a commentJuly 13, 2015 by HCDE-Texas
Classroom themes help create a fun and inviting atmosphere for students. They provide a sense of classroom identity and also …
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