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  31. <title>HISD chefs and nutritionists make healthy cooking fun for elementary students</title>
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  46. <description><![CDATA[<p>Since January, HISD’s Nutrition Services Department has been working closely with Berry Elementary School to bring agriculture literacy into every classroom. HISD’s Chef Brittany Jones and registered dietitians Gabby Villarreal and Nathan Raska are in the process of visiting every class at Berry and providing students a fun and educational cooking demonstration and nutrition lecture. [&#8230;]</p>
  47. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/21/hisd-chefs-and-nutritionists-make-healthy-cooking-fun-for-elementary-students/">HISD chefs and nutritionists make healthy cooking fun for elementary students</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  50. <p>Since January, HISD’s Nutrition Services Department has been working closely with Berry Elementary School to bring agriculture literacy into every classroom. HISD’s Chef Brittany Jones and registered dietitians Gabby Villarreal and Nathan Raska are in the process of visiting every class at Berry and providing students a fun and educational cooking demonstration and nutrition lecture.</p>
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  63. <p>Each classroom takeover includes an hour-long visit from Jones, Villarreal, or Raska where they walk students through the steps of a simple recipe they can try at home, including bok choy noodle crisp salad, pizza-flavored popcorn, and chocolate brownies made from beets.</p>
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  67. <p>“Meeting the kids where they’re at is both fun for us and easier for the schools, for the teachers, because they don’t have to do anything,” said Raska, who walked second graders through a recipe for pizza popcorn using only cooked popcorn, parmesan cheese, oregano, and sundried tomato oil. “We come in and take over, and it’s such an enriching opportunity for the kids. It gives them a break from the day-to-day rigor of the classroom, and they get to have a little fun and a little bit of passive learning in the process.”</p>
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  71. <p>Raska’s lesson included introducing students to each component of the snack they would be making while practicing food etiquette and experiencing their food using all five senses. Students were asked to smell the popcorn, feel the texture of the added spices, and listen to its crunch as they chewed. Some of the more adventurous snackers even volunteered to kick up the heat and sampled some crushed red pepper flakes on their pizza popcorn snack.</p>
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  75. <p>Following the cooking demonstration, Raska led students in a game of bingo, and students won by sorting different foods into the correct food groups.</p>
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  79. <p>“It’s a lot of fun,” said Raska. “The overall goal is to help our kids learn a little bit more about food, build an appreciation, and really foster a positive relationship with their food.”</p>
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  83. <p>To learn more about the different ways Nutrition Services and the HISD Food and Agriculture Literacy Center work to educate students and give back to the community, visit their <a href="https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/171536" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>.</p>
  84. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/21/hisd-chefs-and-nutritionists-make-healthy-cooking-fun-for-elementary-students/">HISD chefs and nutritionists make healthy cooking fun for elementary students</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  88. <title>HISD hosting bus driver hiring event March 27</title>
  89. <link>https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/21/hisd-hosting-bus-driver-hiring-event-march-27/</link>
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  91. <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:08:13 +0000</pubDate>
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  102. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is hiring bus drivers and micro bus drivers for the 2023-2024 school year. In collaboration with Human Resources, the Transportation Services Department will host a Transportation Job Fair on Wednesday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Northwest Motor Pool complex (6351 Pinemont Drive, 77092). HISD [&#8230;]</p>
  103. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/21/hisd-hosting-bus-driver-hiring-event-march-27/">HISD hosting bus driver hiring event March 27</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  106. <p>The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is hiring bus drivers and micro bus drivers for the 2023-2024 school year. In collaboration with Human Resources, the Transportation Services Department will host a <strong>Transportation Job Fair</strong> on <strong>Wednesday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.</strong> at the <strong>Northwest Motor Pool </strong>complex (6351 Pinemont Drive, 77092).</p>
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  114. <p>HISD bus drivers earn a starting hourly wage of $18 (with a guaranteed minimum of six hours per day) and can earn $500 extra per month for perfect attendance through May. Employees will receive free CDL training as applicable. Other competitive benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, Teacher Retirement System participation, a 403(b) retirement plan, and special trip pay options.</p>
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  118. <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Register for the job fair by </strong><a href="https://houstonisd.eightfold.ai/events/candidate/landing?plannedEventId=qLvgDZNE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>clicking here</strong></a><strong> or via the QR code below:</strong></p>
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  125. <p><strong>For immediate consideration, interested candidates can apply online at </strong><a href="http://www.houstonisd.org/Careers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>www.HoustonISD.org/Careers</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>
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  132. <p>Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a valid Texas driver’s license and a motor vehicle report with less than six points. Candidates must bring their Social Security card and employment authorization card, if applicable. They must also be able to pass a background investigation, drug and alcohol screening, and a Department of Transportation physical. Applicants must also be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. </p>
  133. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/21/hisd-hosting-bus-driver-hiring-event-march-27/">HISD hosting bus driver hiring event March 27</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  137. <title>HISD invites class of 2024 to explore their options at Military Career Day</title>
  138. <link>https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/08/hisd-invites-class-of-2024-to-explore-their-options-at-military-career-day/</link>
  139. <dc:creator><![CDATA[HISD Communications]]></dc:creator>
  140. <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
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  143. <category><![CDATA[College Readiness]]></category>
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  152. <description><![CDATA[<p>HISD’s offices of College, Career and Military Readiness and Post-Secondary Programming partnered with HISD JROTC to hold their second-ever Military Career Day at Delmar Fieldhouse on Wednesday, March 7. Unlike the first Military Career Day in January, this event was catered to high school seniors who are undecided on their post-secondary plans. Students were welcomed [&#8230;]</p>
  153. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/08/hisd-invites-class-of-2024-to-explore-their-options-at-military-career-day/">HISD invites class of 2024 to explore their options at Military Career Day</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  156. <p>HISD’s offices of College, Career and Military Readiness and Post-Secondary Programming partnered with HISD JROTC to hold their second-ever Military Career Day at Delmar Fieldhouse on Wednesday, March 7. Unlike the first Military Career Day in January, this event was catered to high school seniors who are undecided on their post-secondary plans.</p>
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  169. <p>Students were welcomed by visiting military service people and a demonstration by the Sam Houston High School Color Guard, then witnessed the presentation of scholarship checks to two students from Bellaire High School, Antonio Hernandez and Catherine Medina.</p>
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  173. <p>“The scholarship means a lot to me. It means being able to become a soldier in the U.S. Army, which I believe is one of the strongest in the world, and also to become an officer,” said Hernandez. “That will allow me to lead people and have a direct impact on their lives and futures.”</p>
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  177. <p>Hernandez applied to college with help from advisors from<a href="https://armyrotc.army.mil/sord-houston/"> </a><a href="https://armyrotc.army.mil/sord-houston/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston SORD</a> – the ROTC scholarship program whose recipients, including Hernandez, receive full-ride college scholarships for exhibiting exceptional leadership potential and other sought-after qualities.</p>
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  181. <p>Different branches of the military as well as several colleges and universities were represented at the career day, and students had the better part of two hours to peruse their options as well as participate in fun games and win prizes. Students had the opportunity to try out Army flight and parachuting VR simulators, sit in a real U.S. Coast Guard boat, and even see a real military helicopter land in the Delmar parking lot.</p>
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  185. <p>“This event is geared toward seniors. It’s March, you haven’t made a decision, are you going to college, you’re not quite ready yet, so here are the opportunities for you,” said Sevy Meloni, Director of Post-Secondary Programming with HISD. “You can enlist, you can apply for college, go to the Army, all of these career options, not necessarily just enlisting.”</p>
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  189. <p>The inaugural <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/01/12/hisd-holds-inaugural-military-career-day-to-ready-juniors-for-post-grad-opportunities/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Military Career Day</a>, specifically for high school juniors, was held in January, and HISD took suggestions surveyed from attending students to streamline this career day to make it more accessible, informative, and entertaining for seniors.</p>
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  193. <p>To learn about HISD’s JROTC programs and ROTC scholarships, visit the <a href="https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/32083" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HISD JROTC website</a>.</p>
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  197. <p>To learn more about HISD’s postsecondary programs, visit the <a href="https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/169829" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Postsecondary Programming website</a>.</p>
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  201. <p>For more information on military readiness after high school, visit the <a href="https://www.houstonisd.org/ccmr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Office of College, Career and Military Readiness website</a>.</p>
  202. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/08/hisd-invites-class-of-2024-to-explore-their-options-at-military-career-day/">HISD invites class of 2024 to explore their options at Military Career Day</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  206. <title>HISD hosting Career Information Sessions for school nurse candidates</title>
  207. <link>https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/08/hisd-hosting-career-information-sessions-for-school-nurse-candidates/</link>
  208. <dc:creator><![CDATA[HISD Communications]]></dc:creator>
  209. <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
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  222. <description><![CDATA[<p>HISD’s Health and Medical department is hosting three virtual Career Information Sessions this spring for those interested in becoming a school nurse in the District. Sessions will include information on the recruitment and selection process, eligibility requirements, compensation and benefits. Eligible candidates must be licensed to practice in the state of Texas and CPR/AED certified. [&#8230;]</p>
  223. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/08/hisd-hosting-career-information-sessions-for-school-nurse-candidates/">HISD hosting Career Information Sessions for school nurse candidates</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  226. <p>HISD’s Health and Medical department is hosting three virtual Career Information Sessions this spring for those interested in becoming a school nurse in the District.</p>
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  239. <li>Thursday, April 25, 4:30 &#8211; 5:30 p.m.</li>
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  243. <li>Thursday, May 9, 2 &#8211; 3 p.m.</li>
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  248. <p>Sessions will include information on the recruitment and selection process, eligibility requirements, compensation and benefits.</p>
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  252. <p>Eligible candidates must be licensed to practice in the state of Texas and CPR/AED certified.</p>
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  256. <p>To register for the next session, <a href="https://forms.gle/movCkEnDCtvXgZvVA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click here</a>.</p>
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  260. <p>To apply for a position in HISD, visit <a href="http://www.houstonisd.org/careers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.HoustonISD.org/careers</a>.</p>
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  268. <title>Texans safety teaches HISD students about healthy eating with new book</title>
  269. <link>https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/07/texans-safety-teaches-hisd-students-about-healthy-eating-with-new-book/</link>
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  285. <description><![CDATA[<p>Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward says three things helped him get to the NFL: education, sleep, and healthy eating. That’s what he told a room full of students at Askew Elementary School on Wednesday, March 6, as he presented his new children’s book, “Jimmie Ward’s Nutritional ABC’s For Active Kids”. Typically, it’s his teammates he’s [&#8230;]</p>
  286. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/07/texans-safety-teaches-hisd-students-about-healthy-eating-with-new-book/">Texans safety teaches HISD students about healthy eating with new book</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  289. <p>Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward says three things helped him get to the NFL: education, sleep, and healthy eating. That’s what he told a room full of students at Askew Elementary School on Wednesday, March 6, as he presented his new children’s book, “Jimmie Ward’s Nutritional ABC’s For Active Kids”.</p>
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  301.  
  302. <p>Typically, it’s his teammates he’s passionately educating about proper nutrition, but Ward was inspired by his own two kids to bring his message to a younger audience and introduce them to new foods while combining the joy of reading.</p>
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  305.  
  306. <p>“This is awesome. This is big for me and is just a way for me to give back some of the information I learned throughout my journey,” said Ward. “Being able to give that to some kids is big time for me.”</p>
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  309.  
  310. <p>The visit happened to coincide with National Nutrition Month, an <a href="https://www.eatright.org/about-national-nutrition-month" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics</a> campaign focused on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.</p>
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  314. <p>“Our students, family, faculty and staff are thrilled to celebrate school nutrition, and we are honored to have Mr. Jimmie Ward come to our campus to share his wonderful, informative book and to talk to us about the importance of eating right and nutrition,” said Assistant Principal Leanene Garr Carriere.</p>
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  317.  
  318. <p>The book takes readers through the alphabet, introducing them to a new whole food, eating behavior, or vitamin for each letter and encouraging them to make healthy choices.</p>
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  321.  
  322. <p>“As a school counselor, I know firsthand how important it is to have healthy eating habits because that optimizes academic performance, brain function, and overall emotional wellbeing,” said Tyrone Shealy, counselor at Askew. “We’re so happy to have Mr. Jimmie Ward here to reiterate that to our students.”</p>
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  326. <p>Ward ordered signed copies of the book for each of the students of the students to take home.</p>
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  330. <p>HISD’s Nutrition Services department provided healthy options of mandarins and grapes for snack time.</p>
  331. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/07/texans-safety-teaches-hisd-students-about-healthy-eating-with-new-book/">Texans safety teaches HISD students about healthy eating with new book</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  335. <title>HISD, City of Houston invite students to enter 2nd annual Truck Art Contest</title>
  336. <link>https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/05/hisd-city-of-houston-invite-students-to-enter-2nd-annual-truck-art-contest/</link>
  337. <dc:creator><![CDATA[HISD Communications]]></dc:creator>
  338. <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:23:20 +0000</pubDate>
  339. <category><![CDATA[Fine arts]]></category>
  340. <category><![CDATA[city of houston]]></category>
  341. <category><![CDATA[Energy and Sustainability]]></category>
  342. <category><![CDATA[fine arts]]></category>
  343. <category><![CDATA[recycling]]></category>
  344. <category><![CDATA[Reduce Reuse Recycle]]></category>
  345. <category><![CDATA[sustainability]]></category>
  346. <category><![CDATA[Truck Art Contest]]></category>
  347. <category><![CDATA[Waste Management]]></category>
  348. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/?p=45362</guid>
  349.  
  350. <description><![CDATA[<p>The City of Houston and the Houston Independent School District invite students to submit poster artwork for this year&#8217;s Truck Art Contest. Students are asked to reimagine how we can reduce, reuse, and recycle. The winning poster will be displayed on a Solid Waste Management collection truck. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on [&#8230;]</p>
  351. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/05/hisd-city-of-houston-invite-students-to-enter-2nd-annual-truck-art-contest/">HISD, City of Houston invite students to enter 2nd annual Truck Art Contest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  354. <p>The City of Houston and the Houston Independent School District invite students to submit poster artwork for this year&#8217;s Truck Art Contest. Students are asked to reimagine how we can reduce, reuse, and recycle.</p>
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  356.  
  357.  
  358. <p>The winning poster will be displayed on a Solid Waste Management collection truck.</p>
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  363.  
  364.  
  365.  
  366. <p><strong>Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024 </strong>(original deadline extended from March 8). Students must complete the entry form at <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FZfuv43TwctAXxx1wadHGIA~~%2FAAAAAQA~%2FRgRnyHe7P0QfaHR0cHM6Ly9ob3VzdG9udHguZ292L3RydWNrYXJ0L1cHc2Nob29sbUIKZeI7ROdlPCufPFIYUDAwMTY2NTY3QGhvdXN0b25pc2Qub3JnWAQAAAAB&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEj.Lucas%40houstonisd.org%7Ce3345ca06f274898dba808dc3d2f3546%7Cf5eb996693364b3388959982425b13ed%7C1%7C0%7C638452520159308421%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=J8zQUTNcxk0eF%2B7Rf1GSo0SbWgGGW4pQiKKzX%2BR27xs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">houstontx.gov/truckart</a> to participate.</p>
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  370. <p>Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FaeV9DX8Ycq3-pQMJf8OJig~~%2FAAAAAQA~%2FRgRnyHe7P0QlaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaG91c3RvbnR4Lmdvdi9zb2xpZHdhc3RlL1cHc2Nob29sbUIKZeI7ROdlPCufPFIYUDAwMTY2NTY3QGhvdXN0b25pc2Qub3JnWAQAAAAB&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEj.Lucas%40houstonisd.org%7Ce3345ca06f274898dba808dc3d2f3546%7Cf5eb996693364b3388959982425b13ed%7C1%7C0%7C638452520159315276%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ge4EBZ%2FBWWm9yn9i6ZjNjjcBCdaQbLbtQ0VGLTvteGw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">houstonsolidwaste.org</a>&nbsp;for full contest details.</p>
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  375. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/05/hisd-city-of-houston-invite-students-to-enter-2nd-annual-truck-art-contest/">HISD, City of Houston invite students to enter 2nd annual Truck Art Contest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  379. <title>Houston Texans Tackle Reading with story time with a football star, donating to home libraries</title>
  380. <link>https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/01/houston-texans-tackle-reading-with-story-time-with-a-football-star-donating-to-home-libraries/</link>
  381. <dc:creator><![CDATA[HISD Communications]]></dc:creator>
  382. <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
  383. <category><![CDATA[Community Partnerships]]></category>
  384. <category><![CDATA[Elementary Schools]]></category>
  385. <category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category>
  386. <category><![CDATA[Superintendent]]></category>
  387. <category><![CDATA[books]]></category>
  388. <category><![CDATA[Dr. Seuss]]></category>
  389. <category><![CDATA[Home Libaries]]></category>
  390. <category><![CDATA[Houston Reads Day]]></category>
  391. <category><![CDATA[Houston Texans]]></category>
  392. <category><![CDATA[Law ES]]></category>
  393. <category><![CDATA[literacy]]></category>
  394. <category><![CDATA[reading]]></category>
  395. <category><![CDATA[Tackle Reading Day]]></category>
  396. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/?p=45357</guid>
  397.  
  398. <description><![CDATA[<p>Law Elementary students welcomed surprise visitors on Friday, March 1, when representatives from the Houston Texans, including former Texans defensive tackle Earl Mitchell, came to participate in a reading of Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham to celebrate the eighth annual Tackle Reading Day. Tackle Reading is a national literacy event founded by author Kathryn [&#8230;]</p>
  399. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/01/houston-texans-tackle-reading-with-story-time-with-a-football-star-donating-to-home-libraries/">Houston Texans Tackle Reading with story time with a football star, donating to home libraries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  402. <p>Law Elementary students welcomed surprise visitors on Friday, March 1, when representatives from the Houston Texans, including former Texans defensive tackle Earl Mitchell, came to participate in a reading of Dr. Seuss’s <em>Green Eggs and Ham</em> to celebrate the eighth annual Tackle Reading Day.</p>
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  415.  
  416. <p><a href="https://tacklereading.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tackle Reading</a> is a national literacy event founded by author Kathryn Starke, a former elementary school teacher and literacy consultant. Tackle Reading combines the National Football League, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Random House Children’s Books and others to encourage literacy and get children excited about reading. NFL teams and alumni donate their time to visit schools and read to students, and publishing partners donate books that students can keep and add to their home libraries.</p>
  417.  
  418.  
  419.  
  420. <p>“The focus of today is to celebrate reading and to encourage students to read, to help raise literacy rates and to encourage them to sharpen all of the skills that will help them with testing and other things in their life,” said Valencia Webber, Senior Community Development Manager for the Houston Texans. “HISD has been an amazing partner for us, allowing us to visit different campuses and telling us the needs of the students and the different communities that we serve. We’re really excited about all the upcoming events and initiatives that we’re going to put forward with HISD.”</p>
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  423.  
  424. <p>Tackle Reading coincides with <a href="https://literacynowhouston.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Reads Day</a>, a day where community members (<a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonISD/status/1763588278400201068" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">including HISD Superintendent Mike Miles</a>) volunteer to read to Pre-K and kindergarten students throughout the city.</p>
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  426.  
  427.  
  428. <p>“We’re ecstatic to have [the Houston Texans] as a continued partner as we work to maximize resources to support student achievement across all areas,” said Cherranda Smith, Coordinator with HISD Community Partnerships. “For the Tackle Reading event, we have a legend, a former player, reading to our students, getting them engaged in books. Through this partnership, we’re hoping to help students build their home libraries which we know goes to support long-lasting achievement in literacy among our kids.”</p>
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  431.  
  432. <p>Mitchell entertained pre-K and Kindergarten students at Law reading <em>Green Eggs and Ham,</em> which quickly turned into a game of call and response, students chanting “Eat it! Eat it!” at the laughing pro athlete as Sam-I-Am finally convinced the narrator to try his questionably colored food.</p>
  433.  
  434.  
  435.  
  436. <p>After the story, the Law students were gifted a Dr. Seuss book of their own, <em>Fox in Socks</em> to grow their own book collections at home. Read about HISD’s partnership with the Barbara Bush Foundation and the My Home Library initiative <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2023/12/11/literacy-program-donates-millionth-book-to-hisd-students/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>, and visit the Community Partnerships <a href="https://www.houstonisd.org/communitypartnerships" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a> to learn more about how our community partners are working to help HISD students close the achievement gap.</p>
  437. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/03/01/houston-texans-tackle-reading-with-story-time-with-a-football-star-donating-to-home-libraries/">Houston Texans Tackle Reading with story time with a football star, donating to home libraries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  441. <title>HISD and U.S. Soccer Foundation bring soccer to school for 29,000 students</title>
  442. <link>https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/02/29/hisd-and-u-s-soccer-foundation-bring-soccer-to-school-for-29000-students/</link>
  443. <dc:creator><![CDATA[HISD Communications]]></dc:creator>
  444. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
  445. <category><![CDATA[Health/Wellness]]></category>
  446. <category><![CDATA[health and physical education]]></category>
  447. <category><![CDATA[HISD Health and Physical Education]]></category>
  448. <category><![CDATA[PE]]></category>
  449. <category><![CDATA[Physical ed]]></category>
  450. <category><![CDATA[professional development]]></category>
  451. <category><![CDATA[soccer]]></category>
  452. <category><![CDATA[Soccer for Success]]></category>
  453. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/?p=45353</guid>
  454.  
  455. <description><![CDATA[<p>On Feb. 19, 67 physical educators at 72 schools districtwide partnered with the U.S. Soccer Foundation for Soccer for Success curriculum training, training designed to help educators to teach the fundamentals of soccer as well as activities that will help students develop healthy habits and improve their physical and health literacy. More than 29,000 students [&#8230;]</p>
  456. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/02/29/hisd-and-u-s-soccer-foundation-bring-soccer-to-school-for-29000-students/">HISD and U.S. Soccer Foundation bring soccer to school for 29,000 students</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
  457. ]]></description>
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  459. <p>On Feb. 19, 67 physical educators at 72 schools districtwide partnered with the U.S. Soccer Foundation for Soccer for Success curriculum training, training designed to help educators to teach the fundamentals of soccer as well as activities that will help students develop healthy habits and improve their physical and health literacy. More than 29,000 students throughout HISD will enjoy this new soccer-specific unit as part of their PE classes in the coming months.</p>
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  471.  
  472. <p>The Soccer for Success curriculum is designed for grades K-8, and can be used by physical and health educators and classroom teachers alike. It includes five grade levels with 10 lesson plans per grade level and was developed by physical education experts, the U.S. Soccer Foundation, and US Youth Soccer.</p>
  473.  
  474.  
  475.  
  476. <p>The U.S. Soccer Foundation also donated 1,200 soccer balls to the HISD schools represented at the training.</p>
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  479.  
  480. <p>“The training was very impactful for our teachers, and we know that impact will carry over to our students,” said HISD Health and Physical Education Curriculum Coordinator Felicia Ceaser-White. “Our teachers now have additional soccer expertise. The lessons in the curriculum will help us engage our students in a way that they will not only grow their soccer skills, but other skills as well. And the donation of the 1,200 soccer balls will equip our schools and help us implement the curriculum.”</p>
  481.  
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  483.  
  484. <p>In addition to Houston ISD, other school districts utilizing the Soccer for Success curriculum include NYC Public Schools, the School District of Philadelphia, Yakima School District (WA), Richland 1 School District (SC) and Cleveland Metropolitan School District, and others.</p>
  485.  
  486.  
  487.  
  488. <p>“We want the kids in Houston to understand what the World Cup is and why soccer is such a beautiful and important game not only to us, but around the world,” said Lisa Perry, Director of Soccer for Success at the U.S. Soccer Foundation. “And what we want the students to get out of it is a better ability to be able to play soccer not just on a team, but play in their neighborhoods, play on a local mini pitch, or maybe just in their own backyards or around with friends. They don’t have to play competitive soccer. They can just play it and have fun.”</p>
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  491.  
  492. <p>To learn more about the U.S. Soccer Foundation and the work they do in service of underserved communities, visit their website <a href="https://ussoccerfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>, or follow them on X <a href="https://twitter.com/ussoccerfndn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@ussoccerfndn</a>.</p>
  493.  
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  495.  
  496. <p>For more about HISD’s Health and Physical Education Department, visit their website <a href="https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/32124" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>
  497. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/02/29/hisd-and-u-s-soccer-foundation-bring-soccer-to-school-for-29000-students/">HISD and U.S. Soccer Foundation bring soccer to school for 29,000 students</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  501. <title>Neff theater production brings students out of their shell; teaches confidence, community</title>
  502. <link>https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/02/29/neff-theater-production-brings-students-out-of-their-shell-teaches-confidence-community/</link>
  503. <dc:creator><![CDATA[HISD Communications]]></dc:creator>
  504. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
  505. <category><![CDATA[Bilingual]]></category>
  506. <category><![CDATA[Elementary Schools]]></category>
  507. <category><![CDATA[Fine arts]]></category>
  508. <category><![CDATA[Aladdin]]></category>
  509. <category><![CDATA[Aladdin Jr.]]></category>
  510. <category><![CDATA[English as a Second Language]]></category>
  511. <category><![CDATA[ESL]]></category>
  512. <category><![CDATA[fine arts]]></category>
  513. <category><![CDATA[Neff ES]]></category>
  514. <category><![CDATA[Performing Arts]]></category>
  515. <category><![CDATA[Theater]]></category>
  516. <category><![CDATA[Theater Arts]]></category>
  517. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/?p=45350</guid>
  518.  
  519. <description><![CDATA[<p>Since October, Neff Elementary fifth graders have been engaged in a massive undertaking in their creative arts classes, one at which many fully grown adults might balk. Students—112 of them—are working together to produce, stage and star in a production of Aladdin Jr. The four months of hard, collaborative work are about to pay off [&#8230;]</p>
  520. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/02/29/neff-theater-production-brings-students-out-of-their-shell-teaches-confidence-community/">Neff theater production brings students out of their shell; teaches confidence, community</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  523. <p>Since October, Neff Elementary fifth graders have been engaged in a massive undertaking in their creative arts classes, one at which many fully grown adults might balk. Students—112 of them—are working together to produce, stage and star in a production of Aladdin Jr. The four months of hard, collaborative work are about to pay off as the show opens tonight for a limited two-night run.</p>
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  531. <p>Neff drama teacher Annais Alvarez is directing the show. Along with teacher specialist Monica Diaz, dance teacher Sydney Reichardt, music teacher Dot Brown and librarian Daisy Hernandez, Alvarez double cast the musical play to give&nbsp; every student an opportunity to shine. Between shows, actors swap with dancers and members of the crew. The And students don’t just perform on stage—they created the sets and will operate the lighting and technical aspects of the show, as well.</p>
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  535. <p>Thursday&#8217;s performance stars fifth grader Gulalai Jabar as Princess Jasmine. Jabar is an English as a Second Language (ESL) student who came to Neff in the third grade. As a Newcomer student from Afghanistan with a limited English vocabulary, Jabar was afraid to try acting. Still she participated in the fourth-grade program last year—and through her experience as a stage manager, gradually built up the confidence to audition for and then perform in Aladdin Jr.&nbsp;</p>
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  539. <p>“I was very scared to act this year,” Jabar said. “I really wanted to challenge myself, and [now] I love acting.”</p>
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  543. <p>Jabar explained that memorizing her lines to play Princess Jasmine has helped improve her English, and that public speaking has helped her to make friends and connect with other children.</p>
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  547. <p>Students who are a part of the play spend time working on the production each school day. They can also choose to stay after school with Alvarez to practice lines, perfect the sets and prepare for opening night.</p>
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  551. <p>“I feel like kids need to feel comfortable first,” Alvarez said. “The teamwork, the helping each other, that’s the beauty of theater. They’ll be helping someone else nonverbally, then they start to speak a little bit more and more and build up their confidence.”</p>
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  555. <p>Alvarez utilizes puppetry and pantomime in her classroom to make theater accessible to all students, whether they share a language or not.</p>
  556.  
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  558.  
  559. <p>“They don’t have to speak,” Diaz said. “Everybody can just get what they’re saying like it’s a whole different language that we’re all speaking. It has a lot to do with the instructor in the room, because she gives them a safe place to act silly and she’s going to act silly with them. They’re going to see that, and she gives them that safe space to come out of their shell.”</p>
  560.  
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  562.  
  563. <p>Aladdin Jr. opens with its first performance on Thursday, February 29, at 5 p.m. at Neff Elementary School. The second performance is Friday, March 1, at 6 p.m. The performances are free, but seating is limited.</p>
  564.  
  565.  
  566.  
  567. <p>For more information about HISD’s Fine Arts Department, see<a href="https://www.houstonisd.org/FINEARTS"> here</a>.</p>
  568.  
  569.  
  570.  
  571. <p>For more information on HISD’s Bilingual/English as a Second Language programming,<a href="https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/32054"> click here</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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  574. <div class="wp-block-image">
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  579. <title>Families enjoy a day of fun and learning at HISD Day at the Children’s Museum</title>
  580. <link>https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/02/28/hisd-families-enjoy-a-day-of-fun-and-learning-at-hisd-day-at-the-childrens-museum/</link>
  581. <dc:creator><![CDATA[HISD Communications]]></dc:creator>
  582. <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
  583. <category><![CDATA[Community Partnerships]]></category>
  584. <category><![CDATA[FACE]]></category>
  585. <category><![CDATA[Children&#039;s Museum of Houston]]></category>
  586. <category><![CDATA[HISD Day at the Children&#039;s Museum]]></category>
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  589. <description><![CDATA[<p>HISD’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department invited families to the Children&#8217;s Museum of Houston (CMH) for HISD Day at the Children&#8217;s Museum on Monday, Feb. 19. This special event provided an opportunity for families to bond, explore, and learn together, all while taking advantage of this free educational opportunity.   Welcoming more than 2,400 [&#8230;]</p>
  590. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/02/28/hisd-families-enjoy-a-day-of-fun-and-learning-at-hisd-day-at-the-childrens-museum/">Families enjoy a day of fun and learning at HISD Day at the Children’s Museum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  593. <p>HISD’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department invited families to the Children&#8217;s Museum of Houston (CMH) for HISD Day at the Children&#8217;s Museum on Monday, Feb. 19. This special event provided an opportunity for families to bond, explore, and learn together, all while taking advantage of this free educational opportunity.  </p>
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  604. <p>Welcoming more than 2,400 attendees, half of whom were experiencing the museum for the first time, the event buzzed with excitement and curiosity. HISD families immersed themselves in the interactive exhibits and engaging activities offered by CMH, fostering a dynamic environment for both fun and learning.</p>
  605.  
  606.  
  607.  
  608. <p>CMH&nbsp;is a longtime partner of HISD FACE and offers exciting learning experiences for children of all ages. Families had the opportunity to explore exhibits including the EcoStation, an outdoor oasis where visitors can learn about native Texas plants and sustainable energy, Newton Know-How, a collection of stations designed to help visitors learn the principles of physics through play, Kidtropolis, USA, a child-sized city where young visitors can learn first-hand how community makes cities function, and much, much more.&nbsp;</p>
  609.  
  610.  
  611.  
  612. <p>“It was impressive to see Houston’s diversity in action, coming together to play and learn at CMH,” said Natalia Regan, Director of Sales and Marketing for CMH. “We were happy to have the chance to collaborate with [HISD] and make this magical day happen for HISD families.”&nbsp;</p>
  613.  
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  615.  
  616. <p>From community-wide events like HISD Day at the Children’s Museum to initiatives facilitating parental engagement, such as parent-teacher organizations and connecting families with district resources like the district’s <a href="https://www.houstonisd.org/domain/56662#calendar387145/20240226/month" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sunrise Centers</a>, HISD FACE works hard to cultivate unique relationships with families, businesses and organizations throughout Houston that share their vision of supporting students in and out of the classroom. To learn more about FACE, visit their website <a href="https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/198664" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>
  617. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/02/28/hisd-families-enjoy-a-day-of-fun-and-learning-at-hisd-day-at-the-childrens-museum/">Families enjoy a day of fun and learning at HISD Day at the Children’s Museum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  621. <title>HISD kicks off hiring season with job fair and reimagined employee offerings</title>
  622. <link>https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/02/27/hisd-kicks-off-hiring-season-with-job-fair-and-reimagined-employee-offerings/</link>
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  624. <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:56:42 +0000</pubDate>
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  627. <category><![CDATA[hiring]]></category>
  628. <category><![CDATA[HISD]]></category>
  629. <category><![CDATA[Houston ISD]]></category>
  630. <category><![CDATA[NES]]></category>
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  632. <category><![CDATA[talent]]></category>
  633. <category><![CDATA[teachers]]></category>
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  635.  
  636. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Houston Independent School District (HISD) kicked off the hiring and recruiting season with a first-of-its-kind job fair on Saturday, February 24, at Sharpstown High School. More than 450 candidates attended the event to learn about working in the District’s New Education System (NES) and non-NES schools. The Campus Hiring Kickoff featured presentations from District [&#8230;]</p>
  637. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/02/27/hisd-kicks-off-hiring-season-with-job-fair-and-reimagined-employee-offerings/">HISD kicks off hiring season with job fair and reimagined employee offerings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  640. <p>The Houston Independent School District (HISD) kicked off the hiring and recruiting season with a first-of-its-kind job fair on Saturday, February 24, at Sharpstown High School. More than 450 candidates attended the event to learn about working in the District’s New Education System (NES) and non-NES schools.</p>
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  652.  
  653. <p>The Campus Hiring Kickoff featured presentations from District leaders, including Superintendent Mike Miles; a panel discussion and Q&amp;A session; live NES instructional demonstrations; and on-the-spot interviews for current openings and future positions.</p>
  654.  
  655.  
  656.  
  657. <p>“HISD is building an elite team to serve our students—so if you’re an effective teacher or one who is ready to grow as an educator, we want you to join us,” said Chief Human Resources Officer Jessica Neyman. “In turn, we pledge to support you. At HISD, we provide higher-than-average compensation for teachers at our schools across the board—and in our NES schools, we offer some of the highest teacher compensation packages in the U.S. This makes a significant difference in a teacher’s paycheck today and in their retirement payout in the future.”</p>
  658.  
  659.  
  660.  
  661. <p>In HISD, first-year teachers at non-NES schools will earn a regionally competitive $64,000 for the 2024-2025 school year.&nbsp;</p>
  662.  
  663.  
  664.  
  665. <p>NES schools pay teachers and staff even higher salaries and differentiate compensation based on the subject and grade level taught as well as rigorous teacher and leader evaluation systems. Average salaries for high school NES teachers, for example, start at $82,816, and go up to $88,816 for a teacher with five or more years of experience.</p>
  666.  
  667.  
  668.  
  669. <p>Campuses in the NES receive extra resources and are built around a staffing structure that supports better work-life harmony and allows teachers to focus on their core work. In addition, schools use a specific instructional model to help ensure all students get the targeted support they need.</p>
  670.  
  671.  
  672.  
  673. <p>On Saturday, teachers interested in working at an NES campus were able to see live instructional demonstrations from NES teacher-leaders who taught lessons in English language arts, math, and Art of Thinking—a class focused on teaching critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and how to assess, evaluate, and effectively use information.</p>
  674.  
  675.  
  676.  
  677. <p>During the latter portion of the event, principals and other campus leaders interviewed candidates for current and future openings, and extended several job offers. HISD’s Talent Acquisition team plans to host more job fairs in the coming months.</p>
  678.  
  679.  
  680.  
  681. <p>“If you want to work in a district that is transforming the education system and that will value and also raise expectations for you and kids, this is the place to be,” said Superintendent Miles.</p>
  682.  
  683.  
  684.  
  685. <p>To learn more about the NES, visit HISD’s newly launched webpage <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrack.spe.schoolmessenger.com%2Ff%2Fa%2FAdt11i3cLzPn1vL7v3OhGA~~%2FAAAAAQA~%2FRgRnr9RaP0QeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaG91c3RvbmlzZC5vcmcvTkVTVwdzY2hvb2xtQgplzdqgzmWjjhw3UhhQMDAxNjY1NjdAaG91c3RvbmlzZC5vcmdYBAAAAAE~&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLana.Hill%40houstonisd.org%7Ceaa2bbe7047f400c21fe08dc2e7f732b%7Cf5eb996693364b3388959982425b13ed%7C1%7C0%7C638436372127262196%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RlvGKHL%2BoOJfukFFaaQ7FCRUHCuZqCiSV2qJvKEgEXg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>
  686.  
  687.  
  688.  
  689. <p>To apply for an open position with HISD, visit <a href="http://www.houstonisd.org/careers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.HoustonISD.org/careers</a>.</p>
  690. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/02/27/hisd-kicks-off-hiring-season-with-job-fair-and-reimagined-employee-offerings/">HISD kicks off hiring season with job fair and reimagined employee offerings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  694. <title>HISD students focus on the future in unique Technology Applications elective</title>
  695. <link>https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/02/23/hisd-students-focus-on-the-future-in-unique-technology-applications-elective/</link>
  696. <dc:creator><![CDATA[HISD Communications]]></dc:creator>
  697. <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:43:58 +0000</pubDate>
  698. <category><![CDATA[Magnet/School Choice]]></category>
  699. <category><![CDATA[Middle Schools]]></category>
  700. <category><![CDATA[STEM]]></category>
  701. <category><![CDATA[Burbank MS]]></category>
  702. <category><![CDATA[Journalism]]></category>
  703. <category><![CDATA[Scholastic Journalism Week]]></category>
  704. <category><![CDATA[Technology Applications]]></category>
  705. <category><![CDATA[The Burbank Show]]></category>
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  707.  
  708. <description><![CDATA[<p>Most middle schoolers wouldn’t envision themselves producing and starring in their own TV show, writing lines of code to program 3-D prints, or building computers from scratch, but for Burbank Middle School Technology Applications students, that’s an average Wednesday. Under the guidance of Technology teacher Sergio Luviano, Burbank students have the opportunity to master complex [&#8230;]</p>
  709. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/02/23/hisd-students-focus-on-the-future-in-unique-technology-applications-elective/">HISD students focus on the future in unique Technology Applications elective</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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  712. <p>Most middle schoolers wouldn’t envision themselves producing and starring in their own TV show, writing lines of code to program 3-D prints, or building computers from scratch, but for Burbank Middle School Technology Applications students, that’s an average Wednesday. Under the guidance of Technology teacher Sergio Luviano, Burbank students have the opportunity to master complex technological concepts through engaging projects and real-world application in this unique elective class.</p>
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  725. <p>Technology Applications engages students in a wide variety of tech-based subjects. Luviano stresses hands-on learning and a hands-off approach to teaching, equipping his students with the tools they need to create and innovate using technology and to draw from their experiences to solve problems. &nbsp;</p>
  726.  
  727.  
  728.  
  729. <p>“I’ve always been fascinated by technology, and that’s the reason why I joined the class,” said Burbank eighth-grader Itzel Muro. “As time went on, I realized that there was so much more I could do with it, so many more new activities and jobs I can get into because I’ve learned technology.”</p>
  730.  
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  732.  
  733. <p>Luviano introduces his students to the different industries where their developing skills can be employed, such as engineering, architecture, 3-D and graphic design, video production and more. The students produce and host a news broadcast, <a href="https://www.houstonisd.org/domain/49950" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Burbank Show</a>, where they identify newsworthy events in their school and throughout HISD, conduct interviews, operate camera, lighting and sound equipment, and edit and publish the final product.</p>
  734.  
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  736.  
  737. <p>In the week preceding <a href="https://jea.org/wp/home/news-events/scholastic-journalism-week/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scholastic Journalism Week</a>, a week dedicated to supporting and celebrating excellence in student journalism, the Burbank student media team participated in a field trip to Lamar High School to cover the <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/02/12/hisd-parent-organization-expo-welcomes-families-to-get-involved/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HISD PTO Expo</a>. There, they interviewed and engaged with attendees including Superintendent Mike Miles. In addition to utilizing the technology behind video production, Burbank students, several of whom identified themselves as shy or soft-spoken before enrolling in Luviano’s class, have the opportunity to practice interpersonal communication and public speaking, invaluable skills that Luviano hopes will set them apart in high school and in their post-secondary endeavors.</p>
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  741. <p>“They are the reason that I am a teacher, that’s why I’m here, to teach them skills that they can use in their futures,” said Luviano. “Having fun in the process is not a bad thing. It’s the motivation for them to keep going, to explore on their own. They make mistakes, and they learn from them, and they have fun in the process. That’s why we have the bloopers section of the Burbank Show.”</p>
  742.  
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  744.  
  745. <p>The Burbank Technology Applications students expressed excitement about their futures, ambitions to become engineers, business owners, photographers, journalists and teachers thanks to the concepts that they have been exposed to in this unique elective. Most of all, the practical experiences they have had and the opportunity to study subjects that they are passionate about has instilled in them a sense of camaraderie and confidence that they can call upon as they continue their technology education journey. &nbsp;</p>
  746.  
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  749. <p>Burbank Middle School is home to Vanguard Magnet and Vanguard Dual Language programming and offers multiple unique electives. To learn more about HISD’s magnet programs, visit the Office of School Choice <a href="https://www.houstonisd.org/schoolchoice" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>.</p>
  750. <p>The post <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2024/02/23/hisd-students-focus-on-the-future-in-unique-technology-applications-elective/">HISD students focus on the future in unique Technology Applications elective</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blogs.houstonisd.org/news">News Blog</a>.</p>
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