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  • New Teacher Orientation at Hamlin ISD

    New Teacher Orientation at Hamlin ISD

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    New Teacher Orientation is off to a great start at Hamlin ISD today! ✨

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  • CEN Network Graduates Receive Their Associate’s Degree!

    CEN Network Graduates Receive Their Associate’s Degree!

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Did you know that many CEN district seniors graduate high school with their Associate’s degrees, most times before they ever walk the stage to receive their high school diploma?

    Congratulations to these CEN network graduates for receiving their Associate’s Degree! {And all those not pictured}

    We are SO proud of you and we know your rural communities are too.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://dev.edu-nation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/347625511_203802102013256_6471076024723919153_n.jpg” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”347625511_203802102013256_6471076024723919153_n” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

  • A Packed Week at Harvard University for Hamlin Collegiate Independent School District and CEN leaders

    A Packed Week at Harvard University for Hamlin Collegiate Independent School District and CEN leaders

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]WOW! What a packed week Hamlin Collegiate Independent School District and CEN leaders have had at Harvard University! These individuals were selected among 50 others from 35 district and charter schools across Texas to attend the Charles Butt Foundation #RaisingSchoolLeaders summer institute at the Principals’ Center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://dev.edu-nation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/352914699_590358936569676_587801372510889529_n.jpg” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”352914699_590358936569676_587801372510889529_n” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https://dev.edu-nation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/352680204_590358976569672_2289438150663844347_n.jpg” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”352680204_590358976569672_2289438150663844347_n” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https://dev.edu-nation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/352986548_590358833236353_3801553914839856330_n.jpg” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”352986548_590358833236353_3801553914839856330_n” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
  • Career Coaches From PC2 Pathways to College Careers Visit Cumby ISD

    Career Coaches From PC2 Pathways to College Careers Visit Cumby ISD

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Career Coaches from PC2 Pathways to College Careers visited Cumby ISD back in May to provide a virtual reality experience. The headsets worn by students allowed them to explore career opportunities without ever leaving the classroom. How neat! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://dev.edu-nation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/358403580_606245534981016_8829075751438184403_n.jpg” title_text=”358403580_606245534981016_8829075751438184403_n” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://dev.edu-nation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-7.png” title_text=”image (7)” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
  • P-Tech Interns Attend the Ogallala Common’s Orientation

    P-Tech Interns Attend the Ogallala Common’s Orientation

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    Here’s to a GREAT summer experience![/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://dev.edu-nation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/358622870_607992871472949_4599943765459354868_n.jpg” title_text=”358622870_607992871472949_4599943765459354868_n” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://dev.edu-nation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/358645541_607992944806275_435989855714649958_n.jpg” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”358645541_607992944806275_435989855714649958_n” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://dev.edu-nation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/358738624_607992908139612_7930386852882139662_n.jpg” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”358738624_607992908139612_7930386852882139662_n” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

  • Freer ISD Culture Training Kick-Off

    Freer ISD Culture Training Kick-Off

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    Freer ISD Culture Training kicked off the day with a rousing welcome from the band! 🎶 What a great way to start a day full of insightful training! 👏🏻

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  • Dr. Larry Polk Delivered an Inspirational Message to New Teachers at Colorado ISD

    Dr. Larry Polk Delivered an Inspirational Message to New Teachers at Colorado ISD

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    Dr. Larry Polk delivered an inspirational message to new teachers at Colorado ISD wrapping up their New Teacher Orientation yesterday! ?

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  • SUCCESSion!

    The best leaders I know are constantly doing the work of succession planning.

    Most organizational leaders know they are only one minute or one decision away from no longer being the leader.

    How do these wise leaders go about the business of succession planning?

    • They hire folks who embody the highest qualities of Emotional and Social Intelligence.
    • They put quality systems in place to carry out the organizations vision and mission.
    • They insist on transparency in the way the organization’s business is conducted.
    • They imbue the organization with a mindset of continuous improvement.
    • They cross-train folks up and down the organizational hierarchy.
    • They invest heavily in professional development and mentoring.

    Do the leaders hand-pick the next leader? Rarely. On the contrary, when the day comes that they leave the organization (for whatever reason), there remains a stable of highly capable, highly prepared next-generation leaders to choose from.

    SUCCESSion!

    *If you’d like to read more of nc’s blatherings, go to nc’s Recursive Learning.

  • Dr. Kim Alexander and Alton Frailey on Rural Innovation

    Dr. Kim Alexander and Alton Frailey on Rural Innovation

  • ‘As the School Goes, So Goes the Community’

    ‘As the School Goes, So Goes the Community’