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Events, STEM, test refusal, mindset, bond publicity…discussed

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Parents held a meeting at the Davison school library. In an informal atmosphere, we reflected on the past events and discussed upcoming events. The Family Craft Night this Friday, December 9, was one of them. No teacher was present at this meeting. Mr. Benfante demonstrated, on a case of 15-year old student, what happens when the mind is set passionately on improving continually “your project.” Persistence pays off. (There are several video clips available … Continue reading →

Malverne School District STEM Family Night

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The Malverne UFSD held its first ever STEM family night and many families took advantage of the opportunity to tour the ground floor of the high school where all activities were concentrated. The STEM is popular. SDs are implementing variations of the STEM. Some SDs collaborate on its implementation. For example, I posted about it here and here. In recent years, the STEM was enriched by letters A and R, creating acronyms STEAM, and … Continue reading →

I Have A Dream

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Facebook is a convenient, readily available communication tool. But, unless the participants set a specific time for their session and a specific topic, it also can be a very frustrating and confusing tool that opens window to many misunderstandings. The closest simulation to a collaborative environment is a video conference, but individual speakers still may be plagued by technical problems or distracted by their surroundings. A couple days ago, a resident asked a few … Continue reading →

Malverne School District Investment Plan for 21st Century

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Introduction In January, New York governor Cuomo announced the Bond School Technology Act and, in November, the $2 billion bond passed. It’s supposed to provide capacity for schools and classrooms to meet the demands of the 21st century, help students achieve and teachers teach, and ensure that New York’s students graduate with the skills they need to thrive. The bond focuses on high-speed broadband, STEM skills, high-quality, continuous professional development to teachers and principals. … Continue reading →