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Round Rock ISD teachers at 20 campuses were surprised with checks and the news that they were winners of Excellence in Education Grants. The Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation sponsors the grant program to provide funding for resources and tools that can significantly and positively impact student achievement and learning.
The Foundation is proud to invite the community to participate in the funding of these grants. Please review these grants and consider making a safe online donation. Your support will extend the funding the Foundation was able to provide to 15 grants that scored among the highest.
Grants were available to groups of Round Rock ISD educators and/or administrators for projects that support best instructional practices benefiting students in a grade level, school, group of schools, or district-wide. The Foundation awarded more than $31,000 to teachers across the district for educational programs. Learn more about the awarded grants.
Students explore work options at Career Expo
Round Rock ISD high school students learned about the world of work from more than 30 local employers on Nov. 13 at the sixth annual Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation 2009 Career Fair held at the Round Rock Higher Education Center (1555 University Blvd., Round Rock).
Roughly 800 ninth grade students from all four district high schools visited booths to gather information about career options and the specific education required for success in those careers.
The Career Fair is a wonderful opportunity for ninth grade students across the district to learn more about potential careers, RRISD Academies and postsecondary educational options in the Central Texas Area. This annual event featured a college and career readiness program that offered students the opportunity to hear about the importance of education directly from the district superintendent, attend interest-specific career exploration sessions, and visit with area businesses that align to all 16 career clusters.
Students attended career sessions with industry speakers, ACC departments and RRISD Academy teachers and students and visited vendor areas and visited with businesses from all 16 Career Clusters.
The Career Fair is sponsored by the RRISD Partners in Education Foundation and coordinated by the Career and Technology Education Department to encourage students to explore career opportunities aligned with the district’s career pathways and to consider a wider range of career possibilities.