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Page Turners- Best Books of February 2024

​[[{“value”:” I have some great books to share- each was amazing in different ways. Do you ever find yourself with a month of reading when all the books are long? like long, long… Mind you, I love long books with lots of details, but… a 400-500 page book is work. However, on a good note, if the book is really,…

March Parent-Teacher Conferences

​ Tuesday, March 5, 2024 STEM IN-PERSON from 1:30-4:30 pm Meetings are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY and must be scheduled in advance using this SignUp Genius. There are no “drop in” conference times. Please review the available slots, and click on the button to sign up. Meetings outside of these times must be arranged separately with individual teachers. Please make sure…

Free Parent University sessions set for March, April and May

Free Parent University sessions set for March, April and May

​ Parents are every child’s first teachers, and Dearborn Public Schools is offering some free lessons for those teachers. Parent University will be held this year on three Fridays: March 8, April 26 and May 17. The free, one-hour sessions are open to parents or other caregivers and their children ages 6 months to preschool. “The program is interactive for parents…

Decolonising the Classroom

Decolonising the Classroom

​ Decolonising the Classroom Published: Current teaching methods in many nations across the globe tend to stem from Eurocentric traditions, which can be at odds with the communities and experiences of the students and teachers involved. Based at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, Dr Geraldine Balzer is advocating the introduction of alternative methods and materials that give a broader…

Celebrating Student Innovation at the #STEMorbitsOhio State Showcase

​[[{“value”:” Friday, the Ohio STEM Learning Network hosted the State Showcase for the #STEMorbitsOhio Design Challenge at Battelle’s headquarters. This event celebrated the innovation and hard work of all participating students, culminating in the announcement of the state winners of the challenge. Read on for a photo album from the event, state winners, and a full listing of all the…

Leveling Up Education: The Crucial Role of Real-World Application in Game-Based Learning 

​[[{“value”:” Play is a fundamental part of how learning occurs, and so it’s no surprise that fun and games have long been a cornerstone of education. Game-based learning and gamified curricula have captured the imaginations of educators and students alike. However, as we develop blending digital games and learning, the true potential of these innovative approaches lies not just in…

Howe Kids Club open house on March 7

Howe Kids Club open house on March 7

​ Our neighbor down the hall Howe School will host an open house on March 7 for families interested in Kids Club for next year. Kids Club is paid before and after school child care. STEM students can also use this service. The open house will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.  Please enter through door 15.  For more pricing…

Does Science Still Have a Seat at the Table?

​[[{“value”:” On any given day in 2018, you could walk into my science classroom and see my students doing the following: competitively measuring the growth of their soybean plants, self-assuredly identifying the macroinvertebrates in the river behind the school, “accidentally” landing their rockets on the school roof, earnestly searching for tardigrades under the microscope, and building trebuchets to launch ping…

Family Engagement and the Power of Connection

​[[{“value”:” Where does enchantment with stars and space or love for tinkering start? Building a telescope with a grandparent or working alongside a parent on a car maintenance project may launch a lifelong love of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). These opportunities can help inspire a passion for STEM and open exciting possibilities for the future. STEM Next Opportunity…

“My disability is part of who I am, but it doesn’t define me.”

“My disability is part of who I am, but it doesn’t define me.”

​ “My disability is part of who I am, but it doesn’t define me.” Published: National Star’s vision is to have a world in which people with disabilities can realise their full potential as equal and active citizens. Lynette Barrett, Chief Executive Officer of National Star, a charity and specialist further education provider, describes its impactful work and why its…