Big Rock Educational Services, LLC

Today, we honor Juneteenth — a historic milestone that celebrates freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of opportunity and justice for all.

At Big Rock Educational Services, we believe every child deserves access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to thrive. That commitment requires us to continue building learning environments where students feel seen, supported, challenged, and empowered.

As we partner with school leaders across communities, Juneteenth serves as an important reminder that meaningful progress is built through courage, reflection, and intentional action.

Today, we celebrate freedom, honor the significance of this day in American history, and reaffirm our commitment to supporting schools where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

📚 Summer learning matters — and reading is one of the best ways to keep students growing all season long.

Research continues to show that students who don’t read consistently over the summer can experience significant learning loss, often referred to as the “Summer Slide.” The good news? Local libraries offer an easy, engaging, and free way to help keep kids connected to learning all summer long. 🙌

From reading challenges and storytimes to prizes and virtual events, summer reading programs help students build strong literacy habits while having fun.

The Texas State Library’s Summer Reading Program offers materials for readers of all ages and accessibility needs, including electronic, large print, braille, and Spanish resources:
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/tbp/summerreadingprogram

🎉 Encourage your students and families to visit their local library, sign up for a summer reading program, and stock up on books before summer break begins!

Let’s keep students curious, confident, and reading all summer long. ✨

🎉 Congratulations to Principal Philip Clayton of on being named a Region 13 Principal of the Year! 🎉

This recognition reflects Mr. Clayton’s exceptional leadership, commitment to student success, and dedication to creating a culture where both students and staff can thrive.

At Big Rock Educational Services, we are proud to partner with leaders like Principal Clayton who consistently demonstrate what strong, student-centered leadership looks like in action. His impact on the Pflugerville Middle School community is well-deserved and inspiring.

Please join us in celebrating this incredible achievement! 👏



See the full list of winners:

POY Winners The TASSP Principal Image Committee reviewed the applications and selected three finalists in each category. Finalist interviews were recently conducted, and the Committee selected the individuals listed below for these prestigious awards.

🎓✨ Graduation Season 2026 ✨🎓

This season, we’re celebrating the students reaching one of life’s biggest milestones: graduation. Every late night, challenge overcome, and moment of growth has led to this achievement, and it deserves to be celebrated.

At Big Rock Educational Services, we know student success is powered by the people behind the scenes: educators who show up every day, leaders who build strong systems, and school communities that believe deeply in what students can accomplish.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! And to every teacher, campus leader, and support staff member who helped make these moments possible. Your impact reaches far beyond the stage. 🎉

🧠 A huge thank you to everyone who joined Chelsea Harned and Kristen McQuillan for The Hidden Architecture of Reading Comprehension at ResearchED NYC this past weekend!

The conversation in that room was a powerful reminder of why this work matters: when we better understand how working memory and long-term memory shape reading comprehension, we can design classrooms that support all students to become stronger readers.

And the learning didn't stop there. ResearchED brought together researchers, educators, and organizations all working toward the same goals for students — and the throughline was clear: the science of learning can't live in silos. It has to be woven into every layer of the work that develops teachers and leaders — from preparation and training to day-to-day coaching — and across every subject area, not just literacy.

That's exactly the work BRES is committed to alongside our partner districts — and we're coming back energized and ready to keep pushing it forward. 🙌

81% of BRES partner campuses increased their accountability score this year — with average gains exceeding 10 points.

That's not a coincidence. That's what consistent, aligned work looks like across leadership, systems, and instruction.

Want to know how? The full story is in the BRES Impact Report. 👇

Impact Report Link: https://lnkd.in/gpFAn_5f

The numbers from tell a powerful story. 📊

✅ First B rating in 25 years

✅ 80% reduction in in-school suspensions

✅ 94% authentic student engagement rate

These results didn't happen by accident. They happened because leaders and teachers made a deliberate, systematic commitment to rigorous Tier 1 instruction using high-quality instructional materials and to ensuring every student was authentically engaged in every learning experience. The 94% authentic student engagement rate measured using BRES tools in classrooms and the 80% reduction in in-school suspensions reported by the district together tell a fuller story: when schools invest strategically in the quality of daily instruction, the impact reaches far beyond what any single data point can capture.

And that B rating? Jubilee's first in 25 years — earned through broad gains in student achievement and growth across the district.

This is just one story in this year's BRES Impact Report. There's more to explore. 👇

Impact Report Link: https://tinyurl.com/BRESImpact

This week, we pause to celebrate the educators who show up every single day — prepared, committed, and determined to make a difference for every student.

To the teachers in our partnership districts and campuses: your dedication to the craft of teaching is the foundation everything else is built on. We are honored to do this work alongside you.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from all of us at Big Rock Educational Services. 💙

Principal Appreciation Week is a reminder of why this work matters!

To every campus leader we've had the privilege of partnering with: behind every school that grows is a leader who shows up early, leans in hard, and never stops believing in their students.

BRES is honored to walk alongside you.

Thank you for trusting us as your partner. 🤝

"What changed our district is that they didn't shift students — they shifted adults. We didn't replace our teachers or our kids; we trained our leaders, and the outcomes changed."

Dr. Atikah Shemshack, one of our partner superintendents, shared these words after BRES spent a year working alongside her district — building leader capacity around classroom rigor, authentic student engagement, and high-quality instructional materials in reading language arts.

The work wasn't about replacing what was there. It was about equipping the adults already in the building to lead differently — and watching outcomes follow.

This quote is just one piece of the picture. Our Impact Report is full of partner voices, data, and stories from this year's work.

Link: https://tinyurl.com/BRESImpact