by Debbie Kelley | Oct 4, 2014 | Articles
With the help of technology, kids learn new skills with Lego blocks for reading, writing, and teamwork. They are also learning some computer applications. 44 fourth graders at Palmer Lake Elementary School are having a lot of fun with the Legos, but say it is hard... by Nathaniel Cary | Oct 1, 2014 | Articles
In a low income district where poverty is pervasive a large grant will fight high school drop out rate increases, making a difference in the lives of many students. In Greenville County, English is the second language for many students and poverty affects most... by Jennifer R. Vertullo | Aug 26, 2014 | Articles
A Teacher Empowerment Grant from the Heinz Endowments, is helping teachers and students write the story of academic excellence by promoting opportunities for students to write creatively and meet with professional authors. The Clairton City School District in... by Pam Chickering Wilson | Aug 12, 2014 | Articles
To some adults it may just seem like video games, but an award winning social studies teacher has obtained a grant for using Minecraft to teach government and economics. Erich Utrie will use the $17,500 grant at Jefferson Middle School to stimulate innovation among... by Celia Llopis-Jepsen | Jul 11, 2014 | Articles
In an effort to help students learn history’s untold stories, two teachers awarded a grant to celebrate unsung heroes are among a dozen winners of fellowships from a prominent foundation. The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes selected Seaman High School...
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