Teaching FIRST (Fluency, Interdependence, and Real-World Solutions with Technology).
By: LeAnna Bolden and Jessica Adams

Research Question
Will personalized learning increase students’ fluency, engagement, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving strategies?

Area of Focus:
The problem of practice includes students’ per…Read More

Bringing Coding to Life with Robotics
The action research for this grant will focus on the evaluation and growth of fifth grade students’ problem-solving abilities in the areas of Science and Technology via the acquisition and refinement of coding skills as identified in the New Generation Science Standards. The question I am trying to answer i…Read More

Johnson Central opened its doors in 1968. Since then, there have been some desperately needed renovations but the school continues to carry the feel of the old style “institution”. We need a new school but the “nickle tax” needed to fund that was voted down. Our students feel like they are not important. The students lack morale and that feeds o…Read More

The name of my grant is called “Through the Eyes of a Child”. With this grant I have purchased skylight covers for my classroom to help with the problems caused by fluorescent lights. Many times classroom lighting is an overlooked factor for children’s success in school. Studies have shown that lighting plays a very crucial role in how well…Read More

Students with moderate to severe disabilities will become active members of their community upon graduation. Having supports in place for them most of their school career, often leads to a struggle for them in achieving their independence. As my 11th grade students are getting closer to the real world each day, struggles with communication and…Read More