e2L Blog

by Robyn Scott Is this just one MORE thing or the ONE thing? It’s no secret classroom teachers feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and exhausted by their daily workload. I remember how excited and naive I was about becoming a teacher. I... Read More

This was a great lesson for me as a first-year teacher to pay more attention to what I was modeling, and it was the first insight into a phenomenon.

By Richelle O’Neil You did it! You successfully advocated for the addition of new technology tools for your school district. But now what?  Now, you may find yourself left with more questions than when you began. For instance, will students... Read More

Many districts are rich with initiatives, but implementing these initiatives is challenging – and it’s even more challenging to sustain them.

by Tracey Wallace Whether at school, work, or play, the environment has a huge impact on your experiences! Think about the last place you were when you had the “time of your life”! What made that experience so memorable? The... Read More

Too often we see schools focus on just the physical components of a facilities assessments. Of course, items like roof condition and HVAC are essential.

How did the district use a long-range master planning process to make progress on academic goals? Superintendent Kent Scribner made a strategic decision.

When Dallas ISD (DISD) needed a master plan for facilities and a plan to spend 100 million dollars of technology bond money, Dr. Michael Hinojosa went back to a phrase coined by one of his Trustees in a former district,... Read More

By Shannon Buerk At a breakfast on Saturday of TASB last weekend, I was once again inspired by a talk Dr. David Vroonland gave, declaring his support for public, community schools and referencing the original concept for these schools in... Read More