In honor of women’s history month we highlighted a different influential woman on social media each week. In case you missed one of these bios, or just want to see them all together in one place, we have compiled them into a list here. Uma Chowdhry– Chemist Uma Chowdhry is a research scientist focused on material … Continue reading
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K-12 Funding Basics: Understanding COVID-19 Relief Funding
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K-12 Funding Basics: Understanding Grants
With most of a school’s given budget going to fund yearly expenses, grants are vital for schools looking to add in additional tools, resources, and technologies. Grant funding can come from the federal budget, or from a private donor. Grants all come with their own rules and regulations in terms of what the money can be spent on, and what reporting schools may need to provide in return. Continue reading
K-12 Funding Basics: Understanding Government Funding
The next few weeks on VAR connection will be dedicated to a series on K-12 funding in the United States. This week we are breaking down K-12 Government funding for public schools, how it is given, and how it is spent. Stay tuned to learn more about grants, COVID-19 relief funding, and so much more! … Continue reading
Meet some of our Favorite Black Scientists in 2021
This year in honor of Black History Month we are highlighting a few of our favorite historical and modern black scientists. In this blog you will find full bios and additional resources related to each scientist and science field mentioned. Continue reading
Five Tips to Teach Black History This Month and Beyond
February is Black History Month in the United States. Now more than ever it is important to be sure that lessons around Black history are culturally responsive, encourage critical thinking, and explore more elements than just slavery and segregation. We have compiled a list of 5 tips here, and highly encourage you to explore the … Continue reading
Put Your Dancing Shoes On, It’s Time To Move
Last week on the blog we talked about WHY working motion into the school day is so important for students. But HOW can aready busy educators work moving into their jam-packed days without having to rearrange their entire class schedule. The answe may be more straightforward than you think. Here’s 4 ways you can include movement in … Continue reading
Why it is important to incorporate movement into the school day?
It’s the new year. Some of you are back to in-person learning while others are still doing remote learning. Even before this crazy pandemic turned everyone’s lives upside down, PE classes and recess were already on the chopping board for many schools across the US. Now you’re coming back to class with these squirrely squirrels that have been … Continue reading
Our Top 5 “Must Read” Posts of 2020
2020 has been a year of change for everyone. From the way we work and learn, to the ways we interact with others, we have all had to grow and adapt. This year on the blog, we’ve gotten to explore everything from starting a podcast to virtual events. It’s been a year to remember, and we … Continue reading
Happy Holidays From The Douglas Stewart Company
The holidays may look a little different this year, but we are wishing you and your families a safe and happy holiday season.