Welcome back to The Path Forward at the TASA/TASB TexED Conference! In today's episode, Rick Fernandez is joined by Cissy Reynolds-Perez, Superintendent of Kingsville ISD. Join us as Rick and Cissy delve into Kingsville ISD's innovative new four-and-a-half-day workweek, which is rekindling the joy of learning among students and teachers. But Kingsville's spirit of innovation and willingness to take risks extends beyond just a revised calendar. You'll also learn how Kingsville ISD is uniting schools and educators across Texas to combat an unfair district grading system.

To learn more about Kingsville ISD click on https://www.kingsvilleisd.com/! 

Hosts: Dr. Rick Fernandez

Guest: Cissy Reynolds-Perez, Superintendent of Kingsville ISD

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 00:48) Introduction 

(00:49 - 04:50) Bringing the Joy of Learning Back

(04:51 - 06:23) Investing in Teachers and Students

(06:24 - 07:26) Using the Gift of Time

(07:27 - 12:52) Superintendents Coming Together

(12:53 - 15:43) Fighting an Unfair Grading System 

(15:44 - 17:59) Crippling the Education System and Industry

(18:00 - 18:59) The Movement is Catching Fire

(19:00 - 20:46) The Future of Kingsville ISD

(20:47 - 21:06) Closing