Kim Wilkens wants to see more females in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. To that end, Wilkins launched Tech Girls, a company now starting its second year, which offers STEM workshops to girls. Prior to Tech Girls, Wilkens worked in the technology industry, then transitioned into teaching. In 2010, she attended a conference […]
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Albemarle graduation rates among best in state
Nine out of 10 students in Albemarle County’s class of 2013 graduated high school in four years, according to new numbers from the Virginia Department of Education. This year’s mark of 93.4 percent is up from last year’s rate of nearly 92 percent, and tops the state average of 89.1 percent. State-wide, graduation rates are […]
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Area students get opportunity to earn college degree with their high school diploma
Leaving high school with a head start on college coursework will become easier this August. If a student chooses to do so they may earn an associate degree, or a general studies certificate, by the time they graduate high school, and with a significant cost savings. Passed in 2012 by the Virginia Legislature, House Bill […]
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Charlottesville schools’ labs to get high-tech makeover
Following a $3 million allocation by Charlottesville City Council to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, city students could be learning and designing in state-of-the-art science labs as early as February 2014. Construction of the new facilities at Buford Middle School and Charlottesville High School, which are being designed to incorporate advanced manufacturing […]
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Critical thinking, dynamic teaching at heart of education summit
Monticello High School’s health and medical sciences academy director Katina Dudley asked a straightforward question to a room full of educators and life sciences professionals Thursday: How can we excite students about science and scientific careers? The response was equally straightforward –teaching that is dynamic, engaging and practical. The workshop at the Boar’s Head Thursday […]
