Monthly Archives: October 2010

The 2009-10 school year marked the beginning of a special mentor program at Midlothian High School (MHS). It is a healthy example of faith-based adventures in public schooling. It is funded by the Baptist General Convention but has all the … Continue reading →

Midlothian ISD has a strong, philosophical and pragmatic foundation in Working on the Work Framework (WOW). It’s a very important part of who we are and what we do. So, how does WOW work in conjunction with the Texas Essential … Continue reading →

To Midlothian ISD Faculty and Staff and Parents of MISD Students: From time to time, I have the privilege of attending MISD events and the opportunity to take photographs. Those photographs are available for your viewing at http://midmoments.smugmug.com. The site … Continue reading →

The name of our school district is Midlothian Independent School District. The last three words are often abbreviated as ISD. Although it is the “ISD” in our district’s name that I am blogging about, the emphasis is on Independent. The Texas … Continue reading →

This is one in a series of blogs that highlights MISD’s principals. Q: Why did you become an educator? A: This sounds simple, but I really wanted to make a difference in the lives of children. I love being around … Continue reading →

Two observations: (1) The State of Texas is in a financial bind, and (2) The funding system for Texas K-12 Public Schools is inadequate and inequitable. With our present financial situation in mind, there is little hope that the inadequacies … Continue reading →