Our ultimate goal is for blended learning to be systematically utilized throughout Texas and is seen as a replicable model for all educators.| Charles Butt Foundation
Innovation is a key topic covered by the Charles Butt Foundation in our latest posts section of the site. This category is intended to organize similarly themed posts for search-ability within the site.| Charles Butt Foundation
Underneath renderings of actual rockets and the word INNOVATE, Chris McLeod shapes the future of Texas from inside the rocketry lab of the Brazosport ISD Career & Technical Education Center. The post Launch Point: A rocket teacher’s impact on the future appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
In this story, we showcase the vulnerability of Venus ISD leaders in taking ownership of significant gaps in secondary reading instruction and the thoughtful strategies they put in place to help students find real and lasting success. The post Finding a path to success that’s real for kids appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
How blended learning strategies have advanced foundational literacy skills in early childhood education classrooms in Tomball ISD. The post Advancing foundational literacy skills appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
"Everything I have been able to do, from where I started, is the consequence of teachers taking an interest in me." Our President, Dr. Shari Albright, sits down with Dr. Ruth Simmons, President Emerita of Prairie View A&M University and Brown University, to discuss her groundbreaking career. The post TxEd Talks digital series: Conversation with Dr. Ruth Simmons appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
“It's Spotlight Friday! Let me hear you.” The students of Brittany Magin’s 4th grade math class erupt into applause and shouts of encouragement to each other. The post A systems-based approach to growing all students appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
In this story, we highlight the learning journey of Harlingen CISD. They began their blended learning exploration with the goal of supporting Tier 2 & 3 students, those students who need more structured support to reach grade-level proficiency. However, this pursuit evolved into a new district-wide approach to teaching and learning that advances their investment in thoughtful innovation for the benefit of all schoolchildren. The post How a district transformed its approach to early literacy a...| Charles Butt Foundation
Three theatre teachers demonstrate an indomitable and innovative spirit in their approach to engaging and empowering students in COVID times. The post The Show Must Go On: Persisting in a Pandemic appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Research indicates a principal is second only to the classroom teacher in terms of impacting student learning and achievement.| Charles Butt Foundation
Socorro ISD represents an exemplary pilot program that embedded blended learning into its literacy framework and growth targets as a district. While the core tenets of change management may be familiar, this case study offers an in-depth look at the experiences of practitioners as they scale best teaching and learning practices. Socorro ISD represents an exemplary pilot program that embedded blended learning into its literacy framework and growth targets as a district. While the core tenets o...| Charles Butt Foundation
Blended learning has become common in K-12 education, but what does the term actually mean? And what do these teaching and learning strategies look like in best practice?| Charles Butt Foundation