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Admiral Farragut Academy alumna, Kelly Rubash ‘09, finished as the Second Runner-Up in the sixth annual Tampa Bay Woman of the Year fundraising event
On March 5, Kelly Rubash ‘09 finished as the Second Runner-Up in the sixth annual Tampa Bay Woman of the Year fundraising event by the Westchase Foundation in Hillsborough County. The competition lasted over nine weeks during which 13 candidates raised funds for families in need, totaling a little over $100,000 during that span. “It […]
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Open Window School Second Graders Share Mindfulness with Kindergartners
I had the opportunity to sit in on story time in second grade recently. Criss cross applesauce, I leaned against the wall, needing the support now that I am no longer 7, and did some mindful breathing, as a student led us with the Hoberman Sphere. Squinting, I peaked around the room and realized that […]
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Akiva students build interactive “monsters” as part of new STEM initiative
Akiva School students in grades four-six are creating monsters. Not the ugly harmful kind. These are friendly, interactive monsters, and by making them the students are learning to integrate the subjects of science, technology, mathematics and engineering. The project is part of a new STEM initiative at Akiva as the school implements a five-year plan […]
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Chandler School Teacher Attends White House Event with First Lady Michelle Obama
Jenn Johnson, a third-grade teaching assistant at Chandler School in Pasadena, attended a White House event hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama. The event was billed as “A Conversation on the Health of our Nation’s Youth.” Johnson, together with Chandler third-grade teacher Shelby Montevirgen, has created a classroom where students hop, skip, crawl, balance, jump, […]
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Amelia Earhart
Third-graders gave first-person presentations on presidents and famous people to their classmates. In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, one student dressed up as Amelia Earhart.
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Periodic Table of Elements Come to Life as Superheroes
Sixth grade students recently completed an exciting STEAM project in science combining research, storytelling and moving making. Each student researched an element, then used the science behind the element’s chemical and physical properties to create a superhero. Sixth graders gave their superhero a backstory about how they got their powers and appearance. After creating a […]
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Adventures in Robotics at Principia School
Robotics at Principia is a great addition to our STEM programming. But it’s also about so much more than science, technology, engineering and math. Teamwork, planning, communication, and grit are just a few of the essential skills our students are developing, that will benefit them in academics and in life.
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The Ala Wai Watershed Project
One exciting example of how ‘Iolani students are conducting real world research is the progress of the Ala Wai Watershed Project. The project was started in 2010 by beloved biology teacher Papa Jack Kay who recently retired after teaching at ‘Iolani for 50 years. Along with teacher Teresa Shimamoto and then students Iris Kuo ’12 […]
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Bristle Bots: How to use a Design Challenge to engage learners
Fifth graders recently completed a fun and engaging design challenge. Students were only given a list of available materials and tools in which to create a ‘Bristle Bot’ made from parts of an electronic toothbrush. The students worked in small teams, facilitating collaboration among the group. Students discussed ideas before building, reinforcing communication skills as […]
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Intergenerational Connections Bring Cross-Cultural Learning
Twice a month for over 20 years, second and third graders at University Child Development School (UCDS) visit and take on small-group activities with their “buddies” at Nikkei Manor, an elder facility serving Seattle’s Japanese community. And, says UCDS faculty member Melissa Holbert, “it keeps getting more and more magical.” Students and their elder partners […]
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I Am a Lion
St. Mark’s Episcopal School is a microcosm of Houston, and Houston, one of the most racially and ethnically diverse cities in the United States, is beautifully reflective of the world as a whole. There are families in our school community representing over 30 different countries. Some of our children speak two, three, and even four […]
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Press Play for Future Presidents
When we reflect on history’s most successful leaders, what do we learn about the qualities that we should seek in our president? Rosemary Nye’s first-grade Safari Scouts at Durham Academy explored that question in this wise-beyond-their-years video (produced by Ms. Nye) after learning about the influence and impact of leaders like Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther […]