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Paddlefish Tracking

May 6, 2014 Comments Off on Paddlefish Tracking R.H. Collins

Forty-seven American paddlefish were released into Caddo Lake in March. Now you can follow the movement of the fish online! The Collins Academy works with the Caddo Lake Institute to …

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Texas Leadership Forum DAR Speech

May 6, 2014 Comments Off on Texas Leadership Forum DAR Speech R.H. Collins

Gary Griffith, President of the Today Foundation, spoke at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Week Luncheon. He was joined by TLF alumni students Ben Ramalho and Selina Rodriguez. …

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Interview about Jefferson Restoration

Apr 30, 2014 Comments Off on Interview about Jefferson Restoration R.H. Collins

I spoke with Michael Gannon back in 2012 about the historic Jefferson Riverfront Project and the preservation work the Collins Academy is doing to support tourism and education in East …

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EdTech Works Podcast: Online Assessments

Apr 30, 2014 Comments Off on EdTech Works Podcast: Online Assessments R.H. Collins

I met with Len Scrogan during the Texas Computer Education Association conference earlier this year, and we discussed the importance of formative, online assessments and the impact that technology can …

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Istation’s Empowering Kids Video

Apr 30, 2014 Comments Off on Istation’s Empowering Kids Video R.H. Collins

At Istation, we are in the business of changing lives. Through education, we create great opportunities for kids around the country. Education is a necessity for a successful future.

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Paddlefish Festival 2014!

Apr 30, 2014 Comments Off on Paddlefish Festival 2014! R.H. Collins

The first annual Paddlefish Festival in Jefferson will take place May 8-9! This will be an exciting event with demos, tours, and more for students. The schedule can be found …

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The House of the Seasons: May Events

Apr 28, 2014 Comments Off on The House of the Seasons: May Events R.H. Collins

The House of the Seasons in Jefferson, Texas, has a couple of events coming up in May! May 2 is Living History Day in Jefferson. Jefferson Train Days will be …

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Istation is Preparing to Launch on the iPad

Apr 28, 2014 Comments Off on Istation is Preparing to Launch on the iPad R.H. Collins

As summer quickly approaches and teachers begin to prepare for next school year, Istation has announced that ISIP™ assessments and instruction will be available for iPad in August 2014. This …

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Invaders of Texas Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2014 Comments Off on Invaders of Texas Application Deadline R.H. Collins

Invaders of Texas Day Camp Opportunity for Students Entering 10th Grade! From June 12-14, students will be introduced to the invasive species of the Caddo Heritage Area. At the end …

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EdTech Works Podcast: The New Librarian

Apr 16, 2014 Comments Off on EdTech Works Podcast: The New Librarian R.H. Collins

I interviewed Deborah Menefee, the director of technology for Willis ISD in Willis, Texas. She coordinates the district’s information learning specialists and helped redefine the role of librarians in schools …

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