H.R. No. 2833
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Through their affiliation with Texas Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM), Harmony Public
Schools in El Paso are leading the way in providing a comprehensive
and academically challenging program of study that prepares young
Texans for success; and
WHEREAS, T-STEM is a public-private initiative of academies,
professional development centers, and networks designed to enhance
instruction and student performance in science- and
mathematics-related subjects at secondary schools; in addition to
drawing more students into careers in STEM fields, campuses awarded
the T-STEM designation by the Texas Education Agency serve as
demonstration schools and learning labs that develop new teaching
methods to be integrated into math and science classrooms; and
WHEREAS, Currently, only 91 schools statewide are designated
as T-STEM academies, and 25 of them are Harmony campuses; El Paso is
home to two Harmony charter schools that have implemented this
state-of-the-art model, Harmony Science Academy and Harmony School
of Innovation, which utilize a project-based approach with an
emphasis on student-centered teaching; teams from Harmony schools
also take part in FIRST Robotics, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST
Lego League, offering students an exciting competitive outlet for
skills in engineering and technology; and
WHEREAS, The T-STEM programs at Harmony Public Schools aim to
inspire and nurture the ambitions of our future scientists,
inventors, and innovators, and in so doing, they are making a
tangible difference in the lives of students and the world around
them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Harmony Public Schools in El Paso for
their commitment to T-STEM education and extend to all those
involved with the El Paso T-STEM programs sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for Harmony Science Academy and Harmony School of Innovation as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Blanco
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2833 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House