Welcome to FUSE

The Fellowship Using the Science of Engagement (FUSE) is a multi-year fellowship for secondary math teachers from around Texas. Teachers focus on increasing academic engagement using cognitive and motivational science-based strategies developed through decades of research on adolescent development. 

Our approach compliments your current district curriculum and shows teachers how to foster active engagement while also maintaining highly rigorous instruction.

FUSE Core Design Values

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Building on Strengths 

The fellowship's asset-based approach builds on teachers' current strengths. It allows fellows to take their learning in the fellowship and apply it to any math curriculum and any classroom setting.

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Backed By Science

A world-class team of motivational and cognitive science professors work with fellowship members to understand adolescent brain development and improve academic engagement.

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FUSE members are welcomed into a growing community of practitioners. This community actively engages throughout the year with in-person and virtual events. 

"I was really looking forward to learning the science behind why teenagers act the way they do. As a teacher, it has really opened my eyes."

Emily Beyer, teacher from Dripping Spring ISD

FUSE Partner Districts

Canutillo ISD

 

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Canutillo Independent School District is a public school district with its headquarters in El Paso, Texas. Dr. Pedro Galaviz is the Superintendent of Schools. The district opened on April 18, 1959. In addition to Canutillo, the district serves almost all of Vinton as well as the communities of Prado Verde and Westway.

 

 

 

 

Round Rock ISD
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Round Rock Independent School District is a school district headquartered in the city of Round Rock, Texas, United States. As of 2022, the school district serves over 48,000 students, prekindergarten through grade 12.

Southwest ISD
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Southwest Independent School District is a public school district located in southwestern Bexar County, Texas, United States. The district covers a 115-square-mile area that includes portions of the city of San Antonio and Von Ormy.

Brazos ISD
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Brazos Independent School District is a public school district based in Wallis, Texas. The district lies in two counties, Austin and Fort Bend. In addition to Wallis, the district also serves the city of Orchard.

Rockport-Fulton ISD
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Rockport-Fulton Independent School District, formerly Aransas County Independent School District, is an independent county-wide school district based in Rockport, Texas, United States.

Cleveland ISD
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Cleveland Independent School District is a public school district based in Cleveland, Texas. Within Liberty County, in addition to the majority of Cleveland in that county, the district serves the cities of North Cleveland and Plum Grove, as well as the Colony Ridge development.

Medina Valley ISD
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Medina Valley Independent School District is a public school district based in Castroville, Texas. In addition to Lacoste, the district also serves the city of Castroville and the surrounding area. Located in Medina County, a small portion of the district extends into Bexar County.

Weatherford ISD
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Weatherford Independent School District is a public school district based in Weatherford, Texas. In addition to Weatherford, the district serves most of Hudson Oaks as well as portions of Willow Park and Annetta North. In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.

Belton ISD
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Belton ISD is a fast-growth district in Central Texas with over 13,000 students in pre-K through 12th grade. As a “destination district” for many families, Belton ISD has earned a reputation for academic excellence, innovative programs and an abundance of extracurricular opportunities. The district anticipates reaching an enrollment of more than 16,000 students by 2030.

The Big Red Community is committed to providing exceptional learning experiences for each and every student and rallies around the concepts of clarity, kindness and unity in purpose. 

Judson ISD
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Judson Independent School District is a public school district based in Live Oak, Texas. Judson Independent School District covers 55.87 square miles and serves the incorporated cities of Converse, Kirby, and Selma as well as portions of Live Oak, Universal City and San Antonio.

Dripping Springs ISD
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Dripping Springs Independent School District is a public school district based in the northwest portion of Hays County, Texas, United States, serving approximately 8,000 students. In addition to Dripping Springs, the district serves Driftwood and the village of Bear Creek and rural areas in northwestern Hays County.

Taylor ISD
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Taylor ISD is home to 3,200 students with six schools.  In addition to a comprehensive high school, middle school, and three elementary schools, Taylor ISD has an Early College High School where students earn up to 60 hours of college credit.  Located in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, students in Taylor ISD can earn workplace certifications, college credit, and participate in multiple extracurricular activities.  You can learn more about our goals through our strategic plan.

Kemp ISD
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Kemp Independent School District is a public school district based in Kemp, Texas. In addition to Kemp, the district serves southern Kaufman County and northwest Henderson County, including parts of Seven Points.

Dawson ISD
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Dawson ISD - Dawson, TX is Pre-K through 12th grade Public School located in Dawson, TX. Dawson ISD is 1 school with 2 campuses - Dawson Elementary School and Dawson Jr/Sr High School. Dawson ISD serves Southwestern Navarro County in Central Texas. Dawson ISD has an enrollment of around 525 students.

Godley ISD
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The mission of Godley ISD is to graduate students with the problem-solving tools that enable them to reach their highest potential as responsible, productive citizens who are prepared to be self-motivated, life-long learners in an ever-changing world.

Next Steps

We are currently adding schools and districts for the 2024-2025 school year. Reach out to either Andrew Kim or Ryan Smith below and we will get in touch.

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Andrew Kim

Director of Research and Outreach

andrew.kim@austin.utexas.edu

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Ryan Smith

Director of the Fellowship

ryan.smith2@austin.utexas.edu