STEM & STEAM
Bucks County Intermediate Unit in Pennsylvania debuted a new mobile fab lab that brings “STEAM education on the go.” The van is equipped with the latest in science technology that will prepare students for the workforce.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/24/19
School Safety
The $132,545 grant will be used to install 102 new security cameras throughout the district, with 48 being installed at Pontiac High School.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/23/19
Green Schools
A new middle school, just outside of Houston, will have a net zero design, meaning the building will produce as much energy as it consumes.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/23/19
Global technology company, Epson debuted the Moverio Assist, a new augmented reality headset that lets field technicians and remote experts collaborate in real-time to accelerate repairs and complete tasks.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/20/19
School Rankings
A new state ranking of the best and worst school systems compared districts by performance, funding, safety, class size and instructor credentials. The project by WalletHub pegged Massachusetts at the top of its list based on overall results and New Mexico at the bottom.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 09/19/19
Safety & Security
A 1st grade class in Manchester, Tennessee raised more than $3,000 to install safety locks at New Union Elementary School.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/18/19
Makerspaces
In the makerspace, known as the “Tinker Lab,” PreK-5 students are able to problem solve through hands-on activities and be more engaged in learning.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/17/19
New School Construction
Osceola Public Schools in Nebraska held a groundbreaking ceremony for a $7.7 million new building that will be constructed between the elementary school and high school. The 26,000-square-foot addition will include a daycare, a new kitchen facility with updated equipment, a commons area and a new gymnasium that will improve the elementary school’s PE program.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/16/19
New School Construction
Gemini Middle School unveiled new renovations as they welcomed their doors to more than 1,000 students from 6th to 8th grade. The expansion and remodeling cost $33 million and is expected to be fully completed by the end of the year.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/13/19