A Teacher’s Perspective: How iSchool High at University Park Prepares Students to be College-Ready
I can remember the first class I ever took in college my freshman year at Baylor University. I had breezed through high school with minimal effort. I never really struggled…
responsiveedNovember 14, 2017
iSchool High of Hickory Creek Senior Gets Ahead Utilizing the Mastery-Based Learning System
When sixteen year old Julianna Baumgartner graduates from iSchool High of Hickory Creek in May, she will have completed 33 college credits. With the strong academic foundation and habits she…
responsiveedNovember 10, 2017
iSchool High: A Teacher’s Perspective
I often hear educators say, “I would love teaching if I could actually spend my day teaching.” Teaching often takes second priority to maintaining student behaviors, parent meetings, routine paperwork…
responsiveedSeptember 5, 2017
20 Students from ResponsiveEd’s iSchools Receive Associate Degrees before High School Graduation
ResponsiveEd’s mastery-based learning programs at its four iSchools have enabled 20 students to graduate with their associate’s degree. While the Houston iSchools are specifically early-college high schools and located on…
responsiveedJune 6, 2017
At ResponsiveEd Schools, Learning Latin Paves the Way to Success
With today’s increased job automation, many argue that students need to focus on technical skill development, but Dallas Mavericks owner and Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban says the humanities, particularly…
responsiveedMay 8, 2017
Vista Academy of Amarillo Students Get Great Results With Mastery-Based Learning
If you paid a visit to one of ResponsiveEd’s highest performing schools, you would see students quietly sitting at their desks independently working through their classwork. By third grade, students…
responsiveedMay 8, 2017
IN THE NEWS: iSchool High Student Earns Associate Degree Before High School Graduation
Kaitlyn McKinney, a senior at iSchool High of Montgomery, made the news for receiving her associate degree from Lone Star College before she graduates from high school. She is…
responsiveedMay 8, 2017
Students at iSchool High of Montgomery Build Confidence at DECA State Competition
For the first time in the school’s history, three iSchool High of Montgomery the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) chapter members competed in the State Career Development Conference. Competing…
responsiveedMay 2, 2017
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