Tag Archives: Colorado

STEM School Sows Seed of Success for CSA Farm

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

Students enrolled in the Westview Middle School’s STEM Academy are allowed space in their academic agenda to explore topics in which they are interested. When given the freedom to explore real-world issues and support from real-life professionals through the International … Continue reading →

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Feedback Fuels Refinement

Posted on April 18, 2013 by admin

“Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted.” Albert Einstein Some people avoid evaluation, fearing less than satisfactory feedback. (It’s much like why  some people avoid going to their doctor; they are … Continue reading →

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Preston Students Getting Wild!

Posted on March 8, 2012 by admin

Amy Schmer has never seen her class quite like this. Amy is a sixth-grade science teacher at Preston Middle School in Fort Collins, Colo., where she and her students are participating in a unique wildlife research project in conjunction with … Continue reading →

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