School Garden Grant from Jeffers Foundation

School Garden Grant
If you have been thinking about starting a school garden, but don't know where to start or don't have the funds to do it, check out the Jeffers Foundation "A Garden 4 Every School" page.  Grant applications are due by March 10, so check it out today.  Wouldn't it be great to get a couple of these going in every school in our area!

Teaching Kids Fake News vs Real News

Fake News vs Real News
In today's world of "Fake News" and "Alternative Facts" it is becoming increasingly important to teach kids how to recognize when a story is real or fake and/or full of bias.  This skill is not only important for our kids, but adults as well.  NPR ran a story in December about this topic.  The article references The News Literacy Project and their tool, Checkology.  Checkology is curriculum that kids can go through to help them learn about what Fake News is.  The premium version makes the curriculum more interactive.

If you are looking for a way to teach kids how to read news, check out The News Literacy Project and Checkology.

MRVED Business

Upcoming Meetings
February 3, 2017    Title III Teachers
February 15, 2017  MRVED Board (7:00 p.m.)
February 22, 2017  Superintendents' Council
February 23, 2017  TAC
February 24, 2017  Principals' Council

Tech Tip - SeeSaw

Seesaw
Seesaw is an awesome tool that can be used in the K-12 classroom on any device.  The free version allows users to turn in different types of media; drawings, pictures, videos, links, writing, etc...  With the paid version, teachers can start to track formative assessments to the standards or learning goals.  Seesaw is truly an awesome tool!  Check it out today!