Conn. school's culture "transformed" by Project Child Chamberlain Elementary School in New Britain, Conn., is among 10 schools in the Northeast to have adopted the Project Child model, in which students have the same reading, writing and math teachers for three straight years and are exposed to more hands-on instruction and small-group work. Educators at the Connecticut school say the model has boosted test scores, attendance and structure. "We've transformed the culture with Project Child," said Jane Perez, Chamberlain's principal. The Herald (New Britain, Conn.) (1/22) | N.C. district holds curriculum conference for educators Educators in a school district in North Carolina recently gathered for the district's first curriculum conference, where they learned about the Common Core State Standards and other topics such as social media in education. "We want to create a rigorous environment for our students," chief academic adviser Denise Patterson said. "All of our curriculum is based on Common Core, and if any of the teachers have been to a conference, we asked them to present," Patterson added. The Hickory Daily Record (N.C.) (1/22) Other News | How one school is preparing students for 21st-century jobs Educators at Sherwood High School in Oregon are taking steps to ensure students are ready for the 21st-century job market. Students have access to 3D printing technology, real-world learning and other devices that have helped them develop innovative projects, including a drone helicopter to record marching-band formations. The Oregonian (Portland) (1/20) | N.Y. voters to decide on additional $2B for schools Voters in New York will cast ballots on a proposed bond act, which, if approved, would direct $2 billion in taxpayer funds to prekindergarten programs, as well as after-school programs and upgrades to school technology. If the funding is approved and plans for pre-K go through, New York would be the fourth state to implement universal pre-K programs. The Buffalo News (N.Y.) (1/22) | Legislative update The House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology convened a hearing to examine public-private partnerships that are focused on improving STEM education in the country. Read more in the Legislative Update. Referee for NCTM NCTM journals depend on the volunteer efforts of our members. You can help by refereeing manuscripts. A referee writes reviews for manuscripts submitted for publication. After receiving a manuscript, referees have approximately three weeks to return an electronic evaluation. Your efforts will not only help journals but also contribute to your professional development. If you would like to become a referee, you can find information for Mathematics Teacher, for Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, and for Teaching Children Mathematics online.
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