I spent the morning poring over a number of blogs and ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) posts to catch up on the latest talk around the Bring Your Own Device debate in education.
Within the next few weeks, EISD will be administering required standardized tests to kids from grades 3-12.
As the human race progresses in virtually all aspects of life, one thing remains a constant — education.
The Special Education Department of Ennis ISD serves students with special needs in a creative and caring manner.
For several weeks, I’ve been anxiously anticipating my substitute day at Crockett Early Childhood Center.
The staff of Dorie Miller Intermediate School recognizes the importance of teaching the basic in all subject areas. We also recognize that there are many children who need to be taught the basic skills of communicating effectively.
As a football coach, one of the things I enjoyed most was the preparation for the next game.
Amazing how quickly the mind adapts to its environment.
Five years ago, we decided to begin this program with a group of 7th graders and a group of 8th graders with one teacher at the old Ennis Junior High on Gaines Street.
Each year in late January, school administrators across Texas meet in Austin for the MidWinter Conference and Expo.
Each day, Crockett Early Childhood Center opens its doors to the bright eyes and smiling faces of young children.
Last week I shared some of the procedural improvements that are being implemented at Ennis High School.
As we progress through life, we gain knowledge and wisdom through experiences and education.
When you walk into most middle schools, you’ll find students required to sit in desks, passively receiving information.
In July 2011, Ennis ISD entered into a partnership with Sodexo School Services in the operating of its Child Nutrition Program.
Decades ago, when I decided I wanted to be a schoolteacher, I knew that I needed to teach big kids.
I’m going to step out on the limb and talk about a subject that often gets the blood boiling and collars ruffled in break rooms and lunch counters across the nation: Politics. Click here to sign up for our E-Edition and read the rest of the story!
By Scott Rider Well Happy New Year friends and neighbors! I trust everyone had a blessed holiday season with no foul ups while traveling to the North Pole, the Griswolds, Grandmas house, In-Laws house, church services etc. Our family’s trips were short but really sweet on the sweet tooth, and heavy on the belt for [...]
As citizens who serve children and represent their communities, individual school board members face complex and demanding challenges.
As we greet the new calendar year, most people at least think about a ritual that is associated with the new year: New Year’s Resolutions.
