Tech with Heart

Imagine a classroom where we could empower every voice in that room — where we celebrated the ideas of not only the students who raised their hands but where every individual had a platform to make their thoughts seen.
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Connecting with Staff

There were so many times that I felt helpless as a leader and this tiny gesture gave me just a bit of control. I was still able to connect with my staff even though it was from afar.
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Getting in the Mud

Writing and speaking matter. Art, memes, sketches, and photos all serve as important outlets. What if we saw this as the art of teaching self-expression?
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For the Better

As we look back at 2020 and ahead into 2021, let’s be reminded of all the ways we became better together.
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Holiday Planning Ideas

We know how overwhelmed and exhausted leaders across the state of Texas are feeling, so we wanted to help you take one thing off your list!
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Mixed: The New Emotion

I feel MIXED. And, I’ve felt like this since we left school for spring break in March and never returned due to COVID-19.I’m suggesting it be a new emotion on the emotions meter. Mixed = all the feelings, all the time.
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When Kids Lead

Young leaders are finding opportunity in tribulation to still positively impact their community.
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Championing Authentic Learning

We have all, at one time or another, heard the phrase “We’re not in Kansas anymore” to refer to a place or situation that’s different from home—a departure from the comfortable and the familiar.
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Look for the Good

As we move through this last quarter of 2020, I challenge you to look for the good. Look for the good in your district, your campus, your teachers and staff.
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The Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA), whose hallmark is educational leaders learning with and from each other, has served Texas PK-8 school leaders since 1917. Member owned and member governed, TEPSA has more than 6000 members who direct the activities of 3 million PK-8 school children. TEPSA is an affiliate of the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

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