COLLEGE OF ED LAUNCHES WEBB CISD, REGION ONE PARTNERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE TEACHER RESIDENCIES TAMIU’s College of Education has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Webb County Independent School District (Webb CISD) and Region One through a Texas Education Agency-funded Texas Strategic Staffing initiative. It is focused on sustainable teacher residencies, which are critical to driving so much more, said TAMIU Dean of Education Dr. James O’Meara. “This collaboration is a major step forward in developing sustainable teacher residencies, that can accelerate student learning, expand the number of paid pathways to the teaching profession, and long-term teacher effectiveness,” Dr. O’Meara explained. At the heart of the initiative is the commitment to provide year-long teacher residencies in Webb CISD schools. Teacher residents are placed strategically in partnership with District leaders, aligning with co-developed goals to meet the unique needs of students and schools. Dr. O’Meara said the goal is to create a model for teacher development and student success. “The ultimate goal of this partnership is to establish long-term, sustainable teacher residency programs that can continue to thrive without external support. By embedding these programs within the District’s budget and strategic staffing structures, Webb CISD and TAMIU aim to create a model supporting teacher development and student success for years to come. Find out more at: news.tamiu.edu/webbisdpartner FIRST-EVER UNIVERSITY SYMPOSIUM EYES IMPORTANCE OF WATER TAMIU’s Environmental Studies Initiative (TAMIU-ESI) hosted its first-ever Symposium, “Eyes on the Water: A Confluence of Perspectives on Water as Life and Resource,” this November at TAMIU’s Student Center. This timely Symposium brought together professionals from academic, government organizations, journalism, and non-profit initiatives to discuss the region's water quality and quantity. Laredo was recently in the grip of an extended water boil mandate that has heightened awareness about water and its pivotal role in the lives of individuals and communities. Panel presentations were offered by Dr. Rosario Sánchez Flores, Martin Castro, Martha Pskowski, Dr. Alexis Racelis, Dr. Thomas C. Vaughan, and others. TAMIU-ESI seeks to identify, engage, and constructively resolve environmental issues stemming from human (in) action. Academically, it harnesses various disciplines to explore the complex relationship between human society and the environment. Additionally, it aims to partner with organizations and institutions across the community, from local to international, to effect environmentally focused interventions, studies, and social events that bring awareness to the complexities of our human/environment relationship and its challenges. More about TAMIU-ESI can be found at go.tamiu.edu/esi WEBB CISD and College of Ed Region One Partnership Keynote speaker Dr. Rosario Sánchez Flores 8
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