New grant offers education for students and teachers; Engaging science videos are accessible to all for free<\/b><\/p>\n
At a time when the word \u201cvirtual\u201d has become a way of life, the need for new online learning opportunities is growing. Toledo Public Schools and Imagination Station are collaborating on two initiatives to support STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math and medicine) education within TPS and beyond.<\/p>\n
The first collaboration is a grant from the Ohio Department of Education and Philanthropy Ohio through the Collaborative Fund for Educating Remotely and Transforming Schools that enhances virtual learning opportunities. The $100,000+ grant will be implemented in the first half of 2021 and include four key components:<\/p>\n
* \u00a0\u00a0Virtual field trip about \u201cForces and Motion\u201d for fifth grade students at TPS
\n* \u00a0\u00a0Forces and Motion science kits for every fifth grade student at TPS
\n* \u00a0\u00a0\u201cPicture Yourself in STEMM\u201d livestream events, connecting TPS third, fourth and fifth graders to a diverse network of professionals working in STEMM fields
\n* \u00a0\u00a0Professional development opportunities for TPS teachers focused on new methods for teaching STEMM topics virtually<\/p>\n
\u201cAs TPS teachers and students have worked hard to embrace a virtual learning environment, this grant and our partnership with Imagination Station will only enhance and streamline the opportunities for our kids to learn about STEMM topics,\u201d said Romules Durant, EdD, CEO\/Superintendent of Toledo Public Schools.<\/p>\n
The second collaboration expands the use of science videos outside the walls of TPS. Last summer, TPS and Imagination Station partnered to produce a series of 13 videos that bring STEMM topics to life for TPS students \u2013 regardless if they are learning in a school setting or virtually. As of today, the videos are available to anyone, anywhere, at no cost. With thanks to TPS, all 13 videos are currently available on the Imagination Station website. The videos may be viewed by teachers in other school districts, homeschoolers, or lifelong learners. Each video is designed to meet Ohio curriculum guidelines for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, and includes an introduction of a science topic followed by a demonstration and hands-on activity for the viewer to complete.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese two initiatives enhance STEMM education for today\u2019s students, who are tomorrow\u2019s STEMM professionals,\u201d said Lori Hauser, CEO of Imagination Station. \u201cWe appreciate the opportunity to partner with TPS and embrace virtual learning opportunities that deliver on our mission to spark a passion for the sciences.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are going to continue to go after grant funds and help feed these initiatives \u2013 we have to be more creative today more than at any other time,\u201d said Durant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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