Citizen scientists

Citizen scientists STEM Beyond School stimulates young, probing minds In one classroom, kids may be hooking up buddies to homemade lie detectors and comparing the noises that signal fibs versus whoppers. In another, children could be demonstrating Newton’s third law of motion by setting off Alka-Seltzer rockets. Whether

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Workshop explores creative spark

Workshop explores creative spark

Workshop explores creative spark The Umpqua Valley Arts Association is hosting Creating Connection, a daylong seminar and workshop illustrating the power of arts and culture to enrich lives. Participants will learn how to integrate Creating Connection techniques into their messages and programs. The training will be held from

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Honing a workforce

Honing a workforce

Honing a workforce           Community, students benefit from school Career & Technical Education programs When computers or overhead projectors break down in schools, some teachers send for IT help. For a few years in Sutherlin High classes attended by Chris Tello, the catchprase was,

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