Vision in Practice celebrates visionary work of classroom educators as well as campus and district administrators and highlights examples with photos and descriptions. This blog is one more way to bridge the gap between theory and practice, with the ultimate goal of student success.
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Steering the Ship
Guest blog by Liz. D. Bennett, Secondary English Language Arts Coordinator in Mansfield ISD. Jay Shetty’s words on the Daily Jay described a trend in education that for a long time I associated with trepidation: goal setting. I remember returning one August to the campus’ back-to-school meeting. The excitement I felt was overshadowed by the…
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T-Tess and Technology: Level up your Learning
Guest blog by Kim Murphree, Digital Learning Coach at Mansfield ISD. Incorporating technology to support instruction under the T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System) evaluation model involves thoughtful planning and integration. In addition, frequently teachers and administrators are not even sure where to start. To combat that, the digital learning team at Mansfield ISD…
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Opportunities Galore: How P-TECH is Preparing our Future Workforce
Guest blog by Dr. Tamplen, Director of CTE and CCMR in Mansfield ISD. If you are new to the world of P-TECH, welcome! P-TECH stands for Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools and is an innovative school model designed to help students graduate high school with a combination of industry credentials, dual-credit, and work-based…
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Is This Going Going To Be On The Test?
Guest blog by Dr. Michelle Hurst, Secondary Science Coordinator in Mansfield ISD. Last semester I taught a college class on assessment. Everything about this experience was encouraging to me for future educators. These students walked away with skills that took me decades to understand and practice. I made it through three collegiate educational programs and…
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The Ultimate Educator’s Reading List: Curated with ChatGPT’s Help
Dear educators, as you gear up for another exciting year of molding young minds, we present to you the ultimate reading list carefully curated with a little help from ChatGPT. These books span pedagogy, leadership, and personal development, providing a comprehensive guide to make this year your most impactful yet. 1. “The Innovator’s Mindset: Empower…
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