Be the caring adult in the life of a child you know Studies show children reap biggest benefits from multiple adult relationships across a variety of environments By Gwen Soderberg-Chase Educators – and parents – have long known that positive interaction with adults is a crucial component
READ MORE … →Professional development, week of March 28 Here’s a great resource for teachers and other educators on the lookout for workshops, trainings and other professional development opportunities in the region. Go to http://www.douglasesd.k12.or.us/announcementnews/583 to see what’s happening in April and beyond. Among the upcoming local opportunities are two
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Grant powers CTE/STEAM summer camps Spring break brought good news to Douglas County educators and students, as the Umpqua Valley STEAM Hub was awarded a $198,060 grant for CTE/STEAM summer camps. Funding is available for two summers. Details are pending on sites and curriculum, but all camps
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New STEAM hubs expand outreach Five more hubs added to statewide list; boosting opportunities At Douglas County Partners for Student Success, part of our mission is to help inform educators of various professional opportunities, not just in our county, but statewide. Many of those are connected to
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