Robotics Promote Hands On Learning

by | Oct 22, 2017 | Articles

Elementary students and teachers are discovering that robotics promote hands on learning At St. Patrick School in Kent, students are learning robotics in bi-weekly technology classes during an eight week period.  They have been learning computer programming and coding...

Kids Design Their Own Hovercraft

by | Oct 15, 2017 | Articles

At Gouverneur Middle School, instead of sitting in classrooms, kids design their own hovercraft. Over 100 fifth graders designed, tested and then rode their hovercraft in the school gymnasium. The Hovercraft Project is a day long hands on workshop which develops team...

Classes in Entrepreneurship for Middle Schoolers

by | Oct 9, 2017 | Articles

Classes in entrepreneurship for middle schoolers are coming to the Erie School District, as a pilot program was made possible by a $37,000 grant from United Way of Erie County. The program will start in January. Seventh graders will begin by reading the book, “Who...

A Back To School Surprise for Middle School Girls

by | Aug 14, 2017 | Articles

Some teachers have a back to school surprise for middle school girls. At Simmons Middle School in Hoover, Alabama, girls will see a big difference in their bathroom. Whenever they wash their hands or apply lipstick at the sink, they will see the words “You are...