Educators use 3D technology to bring math, science to life Some students at a school in Illinois are using 3D technology to learn about math and science as part of the Classroom Cubed program. Students recently donned 3D glasses to see how the technology can enhance lessons about geometric shapes, volume, dissection, cell parts and more. "I thought it was totally cool," eighth-grader Anika Larson said, adding, "It might make it easier with certain subjects." Commercial-News (Danville, Ill.) (1/16) Other News  |
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 | Pa. district may revise curriculum to add IB courses A school district near Pittsburgh is looking to enhance its curriculum in math, social studies, art and music and add new International Baccalaureate courses. Incoming juniors would be able to take two-year courses in high-level math, business management, philosophy and information technology. The district also is considering purchasing textbooks that incorporate online technology for math and social studies. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (1/16) Other News | Symposium highlights elements of career prep in common core Remote-controlled robots built by students at South Glens Falls High School in New York were among the highlights of a career and technical symposium held at State University of New York at Plattsburgh's Queensbury campus. The event, which also featured student-produced news broadcasts and other projects, was held to promote the career-preparation elements of the Common Core State Standards. Ten programs were featured at the symposium, which organizers hope will become a yearly event. The Post-Star (Glens Falls, N.Y.) (1/15) | Ore. school districts to boost manufacturing education Students in two school districts in Oregon who are interested in manufacturing and engineering soon will have more opportunities to gain experience in these fields. The Oregon City School District plans to use a Next Generation Manufacturing grant of $315,388 to establish a tools and machine program at one of its schools, where students throughout the district can go for training and interaction with industry experts. The Clackamas Education Service District plans to expand manufacturing education countywide. The Portland Tribune (Ore.) (1/15) | Calif. overhauls spending to support disadvantaged students The California State Board of Education has approved new rules to govern education spending that would ensure more funds are directed to services that support disadvantaged students, while also giving local leaders more autonomy over spending. The rules provide for an average of $7,643 per student, plus 20% extra per disadvantaged student and additional funds for students whose schools are at least 55% low-income or English-learning, or with at least 55% of students in foster care. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model) (1/16) | Registration is open Join us in New Orleans, April 9–12, for the nation's largest math-education event. Choose from more than 700 sessions, workshops and bursts on such crucial issues as formative assessment in the Common Core State Standards, number and operations, social justice, teaching computational fluency with understanding, leveraging technology and supporting new teachers. Register early and save up to $80 with our early-bird registration rates.
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