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Sibme Appoints Nationally Recognized Educator Jacinto Ramos Jr. as Account Executive to Increase Student Equity and Outcomes in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

HOUSTON, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sibme, a leading education technology platform empowering educators through personalized professional development and coaching, today announced the appointment of Jacinto "Cinto" Ramos Jr. as Account Executive to serve schools in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. Ramos is a proven leader in educational policy, racial/ethnic equity and school board governance. He will use his 20 years of experience to further drive Sibme's mission to increase student success through growing educators.

Key Points: 
  • Ramos is a proven leader in educational policy, racial/ethnic equity and school board governance.
  • He will use his 20 years of experience to further drive Sibme's mission to increase student success through growing educators.
  • Before joining Sibme, Ramos worked with the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) to improve education outcomes for inner-city children.
  • "Sibme prides itself on connecting educators with the most experienced educators in the country," said TJ Hoffman, COO of Sibme.

Teachstone Approved as an Academic Consultant for the Fort Worth Independent School District

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Monday, October 3, 2022

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) recently selected Teachstone as a preferred vendor for academic consultation in its early education programs. Teachstone unlocks the powerful influence of teachers to create a lifelong impact for the children in their care by providing Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS) trainings and resources.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) recently selected Teachstone as a preferred vendor for academic consultation in its early education programs.
  • With the FWISD's recent approval of Teachstone as an academic consultant, active CTPA members have the option to contract with Teachstone and implement CLASS in their early learning environments.
  • Teachstone continues to partner with organizations with a focus on improving learning outcomes and sustained success for early learning environments.
  • To learn more about Teachstone and how CLASS can benefit your early childhood program, visit Teachstone's website at https://teachstone.com/ .

Goodside Health + Fort Worth ISD = A SchoolMed Success Story

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Amandas son was registered for SchoolMed, and Nurse Cavazos initiated a telehealth visit with a Goodside Health provider right from the school clinic.

Key Points: 
  • Amandas son was registered for SchoolMed, and Nurse Cavazos initiated a telehealth visit with a Goodside Health provider right from the school clinic.
  • Its also the experience that Fort Worth ISD was in search of when it selected Goodside Health and SchoolMed as its school-based healthcare partner in August 2020.
  • Caring for the health of their students is embedded in the fabric of health services within Fort Worth ISD, said Matt Balthazar, Goodside Health Senior Vice President of Operations.
  • Thanks to the phased approach championed by Goodside Health and SchoolMed partners like Fort Worth ISD, school districts are implementing SchoolMed with intention, expanding access to care and empowering academic achievement by increasing time in the classroom.

Facing soaring energy prices, Fort Worth ISD cuts energy use 26 percent, earning Department of Energy kudos

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

DALLAS, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As energy costs skyrocket and temperatures rise, no one feels the heat more than school districts across the U.S. — but Fort Worth ISD has a solution in place. The district has cut energy use by 26 percent, and recently received US. Department of Energy recognition.

Key Points: 
  • Fort Worth ISD was recently named by the U.S. Department of Energy as a Better Buildings Challenge Goal Achiever, a prestigious award that recognizes the top organizations who are leading the way in energy efficiency goals.
  • The school district met and exceeded its 20% portfolio-wide energy reduction goal and also has earned a total of 295 ENERGY STAR building certifications.
  • To help meet its energy conservation goals, the school district partnered with Cenergistic, the pioneer and leading provider of technology-enabled energy conservationservices.
  • Energy specialists track energy consumption at all campuses through state-of-the-art smart technology to identify and correct areas that need immediate attention.