School Empowerment Network

At SEN, we are proud to support the design and launch of Kirby STEM Academy in Judson ISD through our New School Design Fellowship, a part of Texas Education Agency's School Action Fund! ?? This fall, Kirby STEM Academy opened its doors to offer a truly innovative learning experience, complete with a state-of-the-art SmartLab designed to engage students in hands-on STEM learning. The SmartLab prepares students for future success in high-demand fields like engineering, computer science, and healthcare by fostering critical skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity. Thank you to Judson ISD Superintendent Dr. Milton (Rob) Fields III and Nicole Rosas-Saunders for your leadership in the exciting advancements happening at Kirby STEM Academy. The addition of the STEM program is positioning students for success in careers that will shape the future. Check out the full article to learn more about this incredible project! ?? #STEM #Innovation #Education #SchoolDesign #StudentSuccess #SEN https://lnkd.in/eirDx3r3 Want to learn more about how to build and sustain a meaningful STEM model at your campus? Check out our STEM Model Playbook, written by the amazing Jamie Heilingoetter! Jamie currently leads meaningful STEM PD around the state, and we'd love to bring her to your campus. STEM Playbook ?? https://lnkd.in/eGFTUF6g

Happy Texas Teachers' Day! Check out this remarkable opportunity from the Charles Butt Foundation - an incredible organization that continues to not only support current Texas public school teachers but is committed to growing more amazing educators for Texas for years to come.

?? The countdown is ON! ?? In just 10 days, Texas Education Agency will open the application for the LASO grant, an exciting opportunity offering up to $1.2M over three years to help districts make bold moves in improving struggling schools. Whether you're considering a school redesign or creating a new school, this grant provides the funding and support to make it happen. At SEN, we’ve helped over 40 schools navigate the LASO grant process, and we offer instructional leadership development and principal coaching at no cost as part of the grant. ?? Application opens on October 14th—get ready to take the next step in transforming your schools! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gBUGbRJB #education #schooltransformation #grants #leadershipdevelopment #schoolimprovement

?? Fellowship Reflections from a Graduating Leader ?? It’s hard to believe, but with the support of Texas Education Agency's School Action Fund Grant, SEN has launched almost 40 new schools in Texas with innovative school models. The best part of this work is supporting the growth of new school leaders. When asked, "How has participating in the Fellowship benefitted your school community?" this leader shared: "I have grown as a leader and further developed in my skills when it comes to communication, accountability, and feedback. Recruitment and retention was something that I learned a lot about during my first year, which I am so grateful for. The School Quality Reviews were powerful, and I'm thankful for those as well." It's incredibly rewarding to see the impact the Fellowship has on leaders and their school communities. We look forward to continuing this work of supporting transformational leadership and creating positive outcomes for students! The next TEA LASO Grant Cycle opens October 14th, watch our page to learn more and see how we can support your district in taking advantage of this incredible funding opportunity! Learn more about the grant here: https://lnkd.in/gUEjAjiC #SchoolLeadership #Fellowship #ProfessionalGrowth #SchoolEmpowerment #EducationInnovation #LeadershipDevelopment

?? Happy National Principals Month! ?? At School Empowerment Network, we believe in the transformative power of school leadership. Principals are a driving force behind school success, and we prioritize coaching them to become strong instructional leaders as a key lever for school transformation. Our Founder and CEO, Alex Shub, who is also a former principal, shares, "A great principal creates a school and a community in which children are treasured, challenged, and inspired daily." Join us in celebrating the incredible work of principals everywhere for their unwavering dedication to students, teachers, and the broader school community. #NationalPrincipalsMonth #SchoolLeadership #EducationTransformation #ThankAPrincipal

?? Strengthening Our Team to Empower Schools! ?? At School Empowerment Network, we are deeply committed to building and sustaining the best team so we can support school leaders around the country. To keep this commitment, we dedicate time each year to gather our entire team for an org-wide retreat. This past week, the entire SEN team met in New Haven, Connecticut to build relationships and learn together. A highlight of every retreat is a school visit, which helps us center on the purpose of our work. We were thrilled to visit New Haven Academy, an innovative school dedicated to providing a rigorous education that prepares all students to succeed in college and become active citizens. In addition to learning, there was also some celebrating. Both Emily Schneider-Krzys and Adam Paredes were honored for hitting their 5-year anniversaries with SEN. We would not be the organization we are without their incredible work. We’re excited to bring the inspiration and insights from this visit into our daily work, supporting schools where every student is treasured, challenged, and inspired. #TeamBuilding #Education #SchoolEmpowerment #Leadership #SchoolSupport #Inspiration

?? Diving into the Science of Learning! ?? During the first year of our New School Design Fellowship in Texas, supported by Texas Education Agency's School Action Fund, our fellows learn a lot...ABOUT LEARNING! At our recent convening in Houston, our new fellows took an in-depth look into the Science of Learning,?exploring the research behind how children learn math and reading. We believe that building a strong, shared foundation about how students learn best among our new school leaders can truly transform student outcomes throughout the state. Our goal is to design schools where every child experiences rich, research-based learning so that they can embrace a life of opportunity. #Education #ScienceOfLearning #SchoolDesign #StudentSuccess #TexasEducation

?? AUDACIOUS Goals for Future Success! ?? At Crowley College Prep Elementary in Crowley Independent School District, the team is committed to being AUDACIOUS in their goal-setting—for both staff and students. They believe every student deserves the opportunity to attend and graduate from college, and they’re making sure they’re well-prepared! At CCPE, students not only engage in rigorous and rewarding academics, but the campus also builds their college and career knowledge through monthly "spotlights" on different colleges and careers. These spotlights come to life through assemblies, guest speakers, and field trips, giving students and their families a well-rounded understanding of their future opportunities. We are incredibly proud to have been part of the CCPE design process and to continue supporting them with ongoing coaching and professional development through our Texas New School Design Fellowship! Want to learn more about what it takes to launch a successful College and Career prep model in your community?? Check out our playbook at the Center for School Actions Website or reach out to us for more information! https://lnkd.in/gj85mSEg

?? Fostering Curiosity in Education! ?? In a recent study on the Global Talent Shortage by ManpowerGroup, one of the top 5 "soft skills" that employers are looking for?but struggling to find in candidates is the ability to be curious, active learners. At SEN, we believe it is crucial to empower students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning, which is why we’re such strong advocates of the Montessori model! We’re proud to have successfully launched 4 public Montessori schools in Texas school districts, including two this year in El Paso ISD! The new students at Dr. Green and Moreno Montessori in EL PASO ISD are already embracing their curiosity and becoming self-directed learners. #Montessori #ActiveLearning #Education #Curiosity #ElPasoISD #StudentEmpowerment Want to learn more about Montessori and what it takes to launch it in a public school successfully?? Check out our playbook at Texas Education Agency's Center for School Actions website: https://lnkd.in/gw6CJuV4 or reach out to us for more information.

Did you know, with the support of Texas Education Agency's School Action Fund, SEN has successfully supported the launch of 38 schools through our New School Design Fellowship in Texas? And, we’re currently working with 6 more campuses to launch next year. These schools are pioneering codified, innovative models such as: ?? STEM ?? College and Career Prep ?? Montessori ?? Dual Language Immersion ?? Early Childhood Education But that's not all! Our team has also developed playbooks for each of these models—complete with practical guidance on what it takes to launch successfully. These playbooks also highlight successful schools already using these models. You can access these resources and more on TEA's Center for School Actions website: https://lnkd.in/eRKU-JH7. ?? Interested in learning more or getting training for your campus or district? Reach out—we’re here to help. #SchoolDesign #EducationInnovation #STEM #Montessori #DualLanguage #EarlyChildhood #Leadership