STREAM Advisory Committee Focuses on Fresh , New Educational Approach
Franklin Regional School District launched its new STREAM Advisory Committee that will study , develop , and recommend STREAM opportunities , courses , and program changes to the Franklin Regional School District School Board . The goal of STREAM programming is to embrace a comprehensive and collaborative approach that allows FR students to learn critical competencies such as problem solving , critical thinking , creativity , collaboration , innovation , and entrepreneurship . STREAM ( science , technology , research , engineering , arts , and mathematics ) components are seamlessly integrated into various subject matters becoming central to the teaching and learning process .
The cover of this month ’ s IN-Murrysville features Franklin Regional Middle School students actively engaged in one of the many STREAM projects that are surfacing around the District .
The STREAM Advisory Committee is working to advance the STREAM education programming throughout the District to ensure programmatic alignment to FR ’ s world-class vision , mission , values and five foundational planks .
The STREAM Education Plan will begin in 2016 and will conclude in 2025 . Its four primary components include : STREAM courses , curriculum , and career pathways ; partnership development and promotion including industry engagement in the classroom , internship , apprenticeship and workforce development programs , and post-secondary opportunities ; STREAM fairs , camps , clubs , organizations , and competitions ; and digital learning tools . The goal of the STREAM Advisory Committee , which is comprised of FR
Franklin Regional School District Debuts Social Media Tools
administrators , educators , students and community members , is to increase student interest and aptitude for STREAM areas ; to increase and enhance STREAM-related learning opportunities for all students in grades K-12 through the modification of existing courses / programs and the development of new courses / programs ; to increase student achievement among all K-12 students in order to prepare graduates to be civically and college / career ready ; to increase the percentage of students completing online courses , post-secondary credits , degrees or certificates , and internships in STREAMrelated subjects ; and to strengthen existing and develop new partnerships with STREAM-based governmental agencies , post-secondary institutions , industries , and other organizations .
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Franklin Regional School District ( FRSD ) appreciates how quality communications can positively impact a school community . This summer , with the hiring of the new Director of Development and Communications , FR launched several new communication tools aimed at increasing information sharing with District families and the three communities that FR serves .
According to Cara Zanella , Director of Development and Communications , the new services are helping FRSD reach out to its families during the school year in a timely and efficient manner .
“ In an age of instant communication and social media , districts have an obligation to keep up with the latest technology in order to better serve their stakeholders ,” said Mrs . Zanella . “ Since the launch of these new services in June , we have watched our number of followers on Facebook and Twitter and our families who registered for Constant Contact skyrocket . That is very encouraging to know that our families want more information from us . Our hope is that the entire District will eventually register for these new district-wide services in order to stay informed and learn more about the latest events , news , and information for FRSD .”
Constant Contact Email Service Constant Contact is a free , direct email service , which will allow parents / guardians and community members to register , via the District ’ s website , to immediately begin receiving emails from the District and its five schools . Notices will include school delays and cancellations , special events , general announcements , e-publications , public meetings , and other information . Through this service , families will also receive the new District e-newsletter , FR Pawprints , which celebrates the accomplishments of the FR students , staff , and District .
Facebook / Twitter The District will be using Facebook and Twitter to promote their student and staff accomplishments , to share news and important messages with the District families , and to announce important events and meetings .
Anyone interested in signing up for these services should visit www . franklinregional . k12 . pa . us to register .
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