River District News and Updates – June 5, 2012

The Catawba River District has formed a collaboration of
educators in a team we call the K-20 Learning World. The goal is to ensure that
all 3,367 students at our 7 elementary schools master their science, math,
technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills. K-20 means pre-kindergarten
through PhD research – a continuum of learning.
We know that to be career ready in our global economy, STEM
skills are essential. Our team approach has many components, including
enhancing hands-on learning at a series of learning laboratories, like this one
at River Oaks Academy.
There is a multitude of research dating back several decades
confirming hands-on learning is more effective than traditional classroom
learning, especially among the economically disadvantaged. Technology continues
to advance at an exponential pace; we all have to take part in reversing these
trends. We can accomplish this through hands-on learning in our schools and
through our learning laboratories.
To learn more about STEM and the K-20 Learning World visit
us online: http://www.catawbariverdistrict.org/k20.html
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