Science Project

The goal of Science Project at Monroe Elementary was to increase student interest and engagement for science with new science equipment and to expand the types of science equipment available to students.

3D Printer Exploration

Aspen Meadow Charter School purchased a 3D printer with the 2023 Innovation Grant, which has opened doors to expanding art education by exploring STEM from an artistic foundation. To ease into implementing the 3D printer, the school decided to make it an incentive. Students have opportunities to earn "Owl" bucks by following school expectations and making the best choices while on campus.

Family Literacy Night

Burrel Elementary School hosted an exciting and engaging Family Literacy Night. The event was an excellent opportunity for students and their families to come together and participate in a range of literacy-based activities. Participants were able to take part in book walks, which involved walking around the room and stopping at different stations to read various books.

Thinking in the Classroom

To cultivate the valuable skill of problem solving with mathematics, students at Washington Colony participated in the “Thinking Classroom” techniques described in Peter Liljedahl's work on the subject. To implement one of the key components to Liljedahl’s techniques, a classroom set of vertical writing surfaces was purchased.

FHS Poultry Project

The Fowler High School Poultry Project helped organize a structured poultry facet for the agriculture department. Students helped design the facility for maximum efficiency, constructed the site, and cared for the various birds that are housed in the new facility.

Life Skills through eSports

eSports is a rapidly developing industry providing thousands of new careers and educational opportunities. Life Skills Through eSports at Crescent View South Charter School brought opportunities to students by providing them with real world experiences and a skill-based curriculum.

Kinder "Garden"

The Kinder “Garden” Community Garden project was designed to encourage a sense of community, cooperation and understanding at Pine Ridge Elementary. Students were introduced to basic gardening as one of their first educational experiences. Students planted a group of carefully selected crops in the spring for eventual harvest in the fall.

Reader's Theater

Students at Eric White Elementary engaged in reading activities through Reader’s Theater books and props. With the expansion of these resources, students enjoyed reading and acting during small-group reading instruction.

Culture Pride

Increasing cultural awareness through Folklorico is important to the Mathew J. Brletic Elementary School community as it builds pride in the cultural richness of Mexico. Over 25 students participated in demonstrating their talent with three dances during Parlier Unified's showecase.

Egg Layer Production

Through the Innovation Grant awarded by the Foundation, students in production classes at Coalinga High School were able to track and document the growth and development of Rhode Island Reds through the incubation and brooder phases. The chicks that were hatched are going to join the flock of birds at the high school to become part of the school's egg layer and future breeding operations.

Multicultural Dance

The Orange Center Multicultural Dance group is open to students in grades K-8 who want to learn about the beauty of cultural dances. Students are provided with the opportunity to learn dances from different cultures, highlighting dances from Mexican and Hmong cultures.