Author: Robyn Derington, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, Banquete ISD Now that we have settled into a new Post-COVID normal, society and the media have become more and more focused on the negatives of our education system.  Newspapers run stories about overcrowding, underperforming and bus incidents.  People complain on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  The biggest bark gets the bite.  So, how do we proactively tackle …

Author: Dan Boren, CEN STEM Instructional Coordinator The communities that you may find yourself in generally have one common goal—unity. In fact, the word “community” has within it the roots of two words “common” and “unity,” which accurately describe what the organization is striving toward. Although unity is an important goal and necessary component for the success of a group, …

Author: Nelson Coulter Some of the pastors I’ve had over the years stand out prominently in my mind. The fondness of those memories have little — or nothing — to do with their oratory skills or deep biblical knowledge. What drew, and draws, me to them is their spirit. What about their spirit influenced and influences me so? They were/are… …

Author: Nelson Coulter Tackling tough tasks and challenging complex conundra is what leaders do. (The easy stuff is almost always handled down the hall or on another floor of the building.) Consequently, our work disproportionately carries higher risk levels for failure. No prob! Failure is how we learn — to improve, to adapt, to reassess, to re-engage, to re-imagine. Some failure …

Author: Nelson Coulter Clarity and simplicity are NOT one and the same. The consequential problems we deal with, as leaders, are rarely simple. Thus, clarity is elusive. Rarely, if ever, are the solutions to our complex problem(s) clear. While we strive for simplicity and clarity, wise leaders understand that both are illusory. A similar dynamic tension exists between curiosity and knowledge. BOTH …