Check out this episode featuring an adaptive sports program, Marshall Elementary’s community group, Alternative Learning Center students produce public service announcements, and a sports-focused Kids Talk!
Articles from November 2015
Hempstead Head Custodian Honored for Sportsmanship
Hempstead High School Head Custodian Tim Martens was recognized this week at the Girls’ State Volleyball Tournament for the example of sportsmanship he sets at Hempstead. Congratulations to Tim — and thanks to him for always showing his #MustangPRIDE !
District-Wide Update 3
(2015-2016)
Check out this episode featuring Washington Middle School’s Titanic exhibits, Hempstead students hear from Vietnam veterans, students enjoy locally sourced produce for Farm-to-School Month, and a RamCam Crew Savvy Student Challenge.
STEM Grant to Support Redesigned Learning Environment
The STEM Council invests in the school district’s business-education partnership
The Iowa Governor’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Advisory Council recently invested in the Dubuque Community School District to help grow its STEM RLE (Redesigned Learning Environment) model in Iowa.
The district is one of 12 programs across the state to receive the $25,000 cost-matched grant, designed to transform typical K-12 classroom environments and methods to unite business and education while developing clear pathways from STEM education to STEM careers in the state. The grants were awarded to grow either a STEM RLE model or a STEM BEST (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers Model), both developed in 2014 to serve as examples of business-education partnerships.
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