{"id":365,"date":"2013-01-18T18:06:01","date_gmt":"2013-01-18T18:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/readingef.org\/blog\/?p=133"},"modified":"2013-01-18T18:06:01","modified_gmt":"2013-01-18T18:06:01","slug":"2012-grants-in-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readingef.org\/ref\/index.php\/2013\/01\/18\/2012-grants-in-action\/","title":{"rendered":"2011-12 Grants in Action"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are a few stories from our 2011-12 Grant recipients! Click here<\/a><\/span> to see a complete list of Grants from this cycle. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Coolidge Art Lab:<\/h2>\n

Grant enables the creation of an \u201cArt Lab\u201d with mobile technology (iPod Touches) and computers (MacBooks) for photography projects, art production and accessing the internet, \u201cvisiting\u201d museums, creating and using QR codes to learn about various artists, finding reference materials, and even connecting with students from other schools. See Video of Mrs. Doane’s 7th grade class that highlights photos, artwork and videos on iPods received through this grant! <\/object> Click here<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>to view on Animoto site.<\/p>\n

Speaker Rosiland Wiseman:<\/h2>\n

Spoke to both middle schools, RMHS, and the Reading community about strategies to deal with cliques, social structures and influences, including bullying and harassment issues, which contribute to or detract from the safe learning environment and positive culture vital for effective schools and communities. Thank you from RMHS A World of Difference Peer Leaders.<\/em> <\/em>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Coolidge:\u00a0Making Real World Connections with Sudan<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Coolidge Middle School embarked on a compelling, school-wide experience to build greater awareness of global issues, by focusing on the country of Sudan<\/strong> and the people who have lived there. See video<\/span><\/a><\/span> of the Coolidge’s approach to this project. Throughout Fall and Winter, all students and faculty engaged in several activities, including a joint book reading of A Long Walk to Water<\/a><\/em><\/span> by Linda Sue Parks, based\u00a0on the life of Salva Dut. It tells the story of how Salva, an eleven-year-old separated from his family, walked with other tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya in search of a safe haven. See the video interview with the author and Salva Dut below:<\/p>\n