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 Communications
(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
2April 4, 2017 by HCDE Communications
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 Communications
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 Communications
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 Communications
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 Communications
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 Communications
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 Communications
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 Communications
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 Communications
Classroom themes help create a fun and inviting atmosphere for students. They provide a sense of classroom identity and also …
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