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Innovation in Action
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Innovation in Action
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DEEP DIVES
In-depth examinations of innovation

Building a foundation for teachers to inform instruction with data

Operational Data Stores (ODS) allow districts to gather data from disparate sources in one location.

Southwest of the metroplex of Dallas Fort Worth, lies a rural community of Stephenville. Debated to be the Cowboy Capital of the world, it consists of a predominantly farming and ranching community with 45% of students on free and reduced lunch.

Every student in Stephenville Independent Sch...

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Short overviews of innovation

Expanding WiFi access for all students

Partnering with local businesses to provide wifi for students in remote areas

We are a rural district, with five out of six of our schools qualifying as Title I. Our secondary students take home their devices, but many live in outlying areas with no access to internet services. To respond to this need, we rolled out a campaign to promote businesses in the community that pr...

Robotics program helps students explore passions

Addressing shortages in STEM career fields through after-school programs

In 2011, with significant funding provided by the Stephenville Evening Lions Club, TechnipFMC, Saint Gobain and the Texas Workforce Commission, and mentorship and resources from the Tarleton State University Department of Engineering, we started a robotics program to provide students the opportun...

Learning through play with Morning Makers

Providing a maker learning program two days per week for third- and fourth-graders

The digital media specialist at Hook Elementary implemented Morning Makers, a program created to empower students as creators by providing flexible spaces that promote inquiry, spark creativity, implement collaboration, and build community. This program is made possible through funding from the S...