Classroom

2024 - 8 - 12

Tampa's 'Classroom Grandparents' Get the Ultimate Back-to-School Surprise!

Back-to-School - Classroom Libraries - Educational Innovations - Hellbender Research - STEM Education - Tampa

Who says only kids get back-to-school goodies? Tampa celebrates 'Classroom Grandparents' with $100 Dash Dollars, setting the stage for a stellar year ahead! 🚀 #Heartwarming #SchoolSeason

The City of Tampa is rolling out a delightful surprise for some special members of the education community: 'Classroom Grandparents.' As students gear up for the new school year, these elder educational helpers are receiving $100 'Dash Dollars' vouchers! This heartfelt initiative from the Community Engagement and Partnerships team aims to acknowledge and reward the invaluable contributions of senior volunteers who enrich the classroom experience with their wisdom and passion for teaching.

In a related upgrade of the educational environment, the School of Aerospace Sciences has embarked on an ambitious classroom renovation plan, starting with the Odegard classroom upgrades. These renovations are a testament to the School's commitment to providing cutting-edge learning spaces for future aerospace professionals. Just like the City of Tampa, they're investing in the backbone of education—ensuring a conducive and inspiring environment for both students and educators.

Meanwhile, across the nation, Springfield educators are in full swing preparing to welcome students back to their classrooms. With fresh lesson plans and exciting new educational tools, they're set on making this school year a memorable one for all the right reasons. This comes in the wake of Effingham County students already hitting the books, having returned to the classroom earlier this week.

To top it all off, parents and educators in Catoosa, Oklahoma are also gearing up for a new school season, commencing on August 12. Superintendent Robert Schornick discussed various expectations and preparations for the upcoming academic year, ensuring the community is informed and ready to support their budding learners.

Fun Fact #1: Tampa isn't just about sunny beaches and historic neighborhoods; it's also leading the charge in recognizing the contributions of senior citizens in education!

Fun Fact #2: The School of Aerospace Sciences is one of the premier institutions for aspiring aerospace professionals, demonstrating its forward-thinking vision with state-of-the-art classroom upgrades.

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City of Tampa to Present Dash Dollars Vouchers to 60 Classroom ... (City of Tampa)

Classroom grandparents are receiving a back to school treat from the City of Tampa. The Community Engagement and Partnerships team is surprising 60 Seniors ...

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Odegard classroom upgrades highlight Aerospace priorities ... (UND Events Calendar)

Pair of summer renovations mark start of long-term classroom upgrade plan for School of Aerospace Sciences.

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Springfield educators prepare to welcome students back to the ... (WESTERNMASSNEWS.com)

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Personalized Learning in the STEM Classroom (Education Week)

Join us for an engaging webinar on the transformative impact of personalized learning in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) classrooms ...

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Effingham County students return to the classroom (WTOC)

Monday was the first ...

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BACK TO SCHOOL: Catoosa Public Schools head back to classroom (kjrh.com)

CATOOSA, Okla — As the Catoosa Indians head back to school on Aug. 12, 2 News sat down with Catoosa's Superintendent Robert Schornick to discuss several ...

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Tampa Rewards 'Classroom Grandparents' with $100 'Dash Dollars ... (Hoodline)

The City of Tampa is brightening the start of the school year for certain elders involved in education with a special reward.

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More than 50 learn about hellbender research during Floating ... (Williamsport Sun-Gazette)

The Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association hosted its fourth public Floating Classroom of the 2024 summer season on Aug. 6 with a hellbender theme ...

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Crisis in the Classroom: Willful Defiance (KMPH Fox 26)

With the beginning of each school year comes many new thaings like classrooms, teachers, friends, lessons.But this year, there's a new state law that went ...

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From Pitch to Classroom, Law Student Shoots for New Goals (UVA Today)

Antonio Pugliese is starting classes at the University of Virginia School of Law after a luminous soccer career crisscrossing the country in high school and ...

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Elizabeth School District's new classroom library ban put on hold (FOX31 Denver)

The Elizabeth School District is holding off on a new policy that would have banned teachers from keeping libraries of books in their classrooms.

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Critical Race Theory Organizers Plot Their Return to the Classroom (Heritage.org)

If CRT is a tool to be used for “revolutionizing a culture,” as its intellectual godfather, Derrick Bell, once put it, it must be implemented by teachers.

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CLASSROOM CHAMPIONS: Instructional coach wants to start ... (Live 5 News WCSC)

An instructional ...

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UPDATED: Elizabeth School Board votes to eliminate classroom ... (Canyon Courier)

At last night's Elizabeth School District board meeting, board members approved a measure that would direct that no classroom libraries of books are maintained ...

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