Each year, I try to think of innovative ways to encourage students to become life-long lovers of reading. Through the ARI grant, I have been allowed to purchase a wide variety of literature circle reading materials. I know the reading materials I purchased will be high interest. How do I know this? Student voice. Students chose the titles…Read More

My class is already having a great time implementing our grant resources. We are using a 3D printer–a Flashforge Finder, which is a great 3D printer. My students can’t believe that a printer can produce a tangible 3D object. This is a great project! The following is a overview of our grant–Redefinition–the Next Dimension: One of my teacher…Read More

Project Name: Paperless Classroom
Current Need: Education is a challenging endeavor as I find that I am expected to build and hone the skills of an ever-diversifying group of learners. This demographic shift occurring simultaneously with changes in technology alongside the rise of economic globalism has teachers constantly searching for innovative…Read More

In the project-based unit “How Can My Voice be Heard?: Learning to become an Active Citizen”, students will learn how to participate effectively in civic life. In the first part of the unit students will gain an understanding of governmental processes. In this part students, will research and learn the branches of government and their fun…Read More