Cisco ISD

04/12/2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJJDddqDXJM
Making conscientious choices about technology in our families (and schools) is more than just using internet filters and determining screen time limits for our children. It's about developing wisdom, character, and courage in the way we use digital media rather than accepting technology's promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world's knowledge at our fingertips. And it's definitely not just about the kids.
The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place Hardcover – April 18, 2017, is available at Amazon and could be a good guide for technology use.

Drawing on in-depth original research from the Barna Group, Andy Crouch shows readers that the choices we make about technology have consequences we may neve...

04/06/2017

TEA Commissioner, Mike Morath formed a Rural Schools Task Force. He asked the task force how TEA could aid rural schools. The commissioner listened and took action.

Created by Commissioner Mike Morath in 2016, the Texas Rural Schools Task Force is charged with identifying current challenges and best practices for rural school districts statewide.

03/20/2017

"Bullying" is a hot topic among educators, parents, students and media. The word "bullying" has several connotations and denotations. Did you know that there is a legal definition of bullying in Texas schools? Texas School Safety Center created an informative video explaining bullying laws in schools. Students in Cisco schools receive Bully Prevention Training from The Texas School Safety Center. https://txssc.txstate.edu/videos/bullying-and-the-law/

Texas HB 1942 was passed mandating schools to make their campuses safer for all students specifically regarding the issues of bullying and cyberbullying. The Texas School Safety Center has a created short video that explains Texas HB 1942 in terms that administrators, teachers, and parents can easil...

02/27/2017

This homework tip is pretty tough, but if done with love and consistency, it works.

Q. My middle school son won’t do his homework. He tells me it’s complete, and I find out later it wasn’t. I try to keep up with it on the

02/07/2017

Have you ever asked your child what they learned at school, and the answer was "nothing." Try asking Growth Mindset questions to get your child thinking about how they learn.

11/21/2016

Cisco ISD grade 4-7 Blended Learning Math Team is one of five schools in the state to receive the Raise Your Hand Texas Grant of $500,000. This video is a must see!

As part of our commitment to supporting innovative teaching and learning strategies, we launched the Raising Blended Learners demonstration initiative to sho...

11/15/2016

http://www.kimbroughfh.com/notices/Jim-Puryear
Cisco ISD mourns the loss of Jim Puryear. The voice of the Loboes,educator, coach and school board member for Cisco ISD. Mr. Puryear was a game-changer in the lives of many students and athletes. He leaves a legacy of teaching character through academia and sports.

Obituary for Jim Puryear | Jimmy Keith Puryear Coach Jim Puryear “ran” (as opposed to passing) into Heaven on November 10, 2016. Jim was born on August 21, 1929 in Cardin, Oklahoma. He graduated from High School in 1947 from Miami High School, Miami, Oklahoma. He served in the...

11/10/2016

Cisco ISD Elementary will release at 12:15 and Cisco ISD Jr Hi and High school will release at 12:30.

10/24/2016

Cisco ISD Blended Learning Team will be attending the International Association of Online Learning Conference in San Antonio this week. Cisco ISD's leadership will present the district's Raise Your Hand Texas blended learning initiative.
Superintendent West will meet with TEA Commissioner, Mike Morath's Rural Educaton Task Force in Austin on Wednesday.

10/17/2016

Sleep deprivation often is an overlooked cause for performance and behavioral concerns in children.

At the end of a wonderful summer and as families are returning to school and new routines, the question of “How much sleep does my child need?” might arise if you find your child is struggling.

10/13/2016

Parents can help develop their children's executive function by modeling inquiry and reasoning, demonstrating real-world uses for what they learn in school, and creating an ideal study space.

10/11/2016

Raise Your Hand Texas Grant Winners