CANUTILLO | A Premier District

2020-2021
 Tomorrow's Best Today

Superintendent's Message

March 13, 2020, when we broke for spring break, no one could have imagined that our world
would be turned upside down. Our comfortable and predictable approaches to educating
students would be cast aside by pure necessity.

While some may be blinded by what they perceive as the darkness of current times, we elect
to see the opportunities illuminated by the light of hope and possibility.

Instead of tearing our school system apart, the pandemic brought us closer together to
reimagine what we do - to consider better strategies - to reconfigure our methods.

For instance, in short order, CISD faculty and staff effectively deployed online learning
platforms. This effort was complemented by the provision of devices and internet accessibility
to all students, closing the digital divide.

Students returned to schools, protected by comprehensive safety protocols. We are so
proud to be part of a team that accomplished so much in such a brief period of time for the
benefit of the students we serve. We achieved it together.

And, in many ways, families have grown closer. The pandemic has provided a pause from the
normal rush and hurried routines of life. Instead of moms and dads hustling out the front
door for work, many stayed home with their children, providing plenty of opportunities to
strengthen bonds.

After storms, rainbows appear. Coming out of this health challenge, we will have greater
equity in terms of technology. Teachers will possess improved computer skills, innovative
instructional techniques will better impact student learning, and CISD staff and the families
they serve will have grown closer.

We choose to see the light. We choose to see the rainbow.


Warmest regards,
 

 

Dr. Pedro Galaviz
Superintendent of CISD Schools