Professional Development

 As we educate our students, it is important that we don't squander their creativity. This year we will focus on project-based learning, in which students will be able to apply and show what they learned in a variety of creative ways. This video helps to demonstrate the importance of creativity.


So, how do we get started promoting creativity in our classrooms? Incorporating STEM education into our curriculums can seem overwhelming. This video helps break it down while keeping it simple!


Although many districts require their teachers to use "boxed" curriculums, it is important for school administrators to let their staff know that they can still be creative in how they present the curriculum. The videos above help encourage not only the students to be creative, but also the teachers.

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