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Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound to Break Ground at Site of New K-12 Campus
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound, a ResponsiveEd® charter school, will open the doors of its new campus for the 2018-2019 year at the corner of Cross Timbers Road and…
responsiveedNovember 30, 2017
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
Moving Students from Dropout Recovery to College Readiness
In Texas alone, there were 33,466 students in grades seventh-12 that dropped out of public schools during the 2015-16 school year. Students come from diverse backgrounds and each has different…
responsiveedNovember 14, 2017
Why History Matters—Embracing the Historical Narrative in a Truly Disjointed World
I have never been one for revisionism. In fact, as a historian I firmly place myself on the side of tradition, much to the dismay of many of my contemporaries…
responsiveedNovember 14, 2017
Clay Classical Academy Students Develop Leadership Skills Through Future Leaders Outreach Network
Madison Cathcart wants to own her own cosmetic line, Johnjuana Fisher wants to be an oncologist so she can find a cure for cancer, Skylar Sabbath wants to be a…
responsiveedNovember 13, 2017
Premier High School Students Have the Chance to Get Ahead Through Career Programs
Five Premier High Schools in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) have created partnerships to provide its students with opportunities in welding, culinary arts, health science and security. “We are very…
responsiveedNovember 13, 2017
Socratic Seminar 101: Building Critical Thinkers K-12
ResponsiveEd’s Director of Classical Methodology Adrienne Freas and K-12 Director of History John Heitzenrater co-presented at the Texas Charter School Association Fall Conference. The title of their session was Socratic…
responsiveedNovember 13, 2017
We’re Gonna Plymouth Rock Your World
ResponsiveEd’s Director of English Language Arts and Reading Joy Morris and Director of K-12 History John Heitzenrater co-presented at the Texas Charter School Association Fall Conference. The title of their…
responsiveedNovember 13, 2017
Premier High School of Brownsville Partnering with Cameron County Education Initiative to Provide Medical Assistant Opportunities
Students at Premier High School of Brownsville will now have an opportunity to complete a certified nursing assistant (CNA) program free of cost while still in high school. “We are…
responsiveedNovember 10, 2017
Premier High School of Palmview Alumna Shares How Premier Helped Her Start College a Year Early
Lucero Rodriguez had heard about the Premier High School program while in eighth grade, but it was not until she had finished her sophomore year at her local public school…
responsiveedNovember 10, 2017
How to Act in your First Interview (Part 2)
You know how to prepare for your interview, but you aren’t sure what the interviewer is looking for. On the day of your interview, there are a couple of things…
responsiveedNovember 10, 2017
How to Prepare for your First Interview (Part 1)
There is a lot that can go into preparing for your first interview and quite honestly, this can seem a bit overwhelming. What should I do, what should I say,…
responsiveedNovember 10, 2017
Five Helpful Career Resources
Finding your perfect job can require extensive research. Texas Career Check provides helpful information for students starting their search. Take a moment to look over some of these resources and…
responsiveedNovember 10, 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
3 Latin Words Become 3 English Symbols
"A picture is worth a thousand words," according to the old saying. Sometimes, though, three words are worth three pictures, or at least three symbols. While it is often said…
responsiveedNovember 10, 2017