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Program Highlights from This Year<br />
Investing in Teachers<br />
With support from the Caro and Grand families,<br />
teacher Genevieve D’Arcy joined an Earthwatch expedition<br />
to Masaya, Nicaragua, to study the impact of volcanic<br />
emissions on the environment. She’s drawing on that<br />
experience as she works with colleagues to develop<br />
improved methods for teaching children about earth<br />
science and conservation.<br />
Sparking Insight and Imagination<br />
Together with the Cotsen Family Foundation, we<br />
launched the Cotsen Library of Congress Primary<br />
Source Project, which will help teachers design<br />
high-quality instruction that encourages<br />
active learning and improves critical thinking<br />
skills. Group leaders kicked off the program with<br />
a trip to Washington, D.C. to explore materials<br />
at the library called the world’s preeminent<br />
reservoir of knowledge.<br />
Harnessing the Best of Digital Learning<br />
We increased our use of SMART Board technology to include<br />
90% of classrooms in the Primary through Upper levels.<br />
<strong>UCLA</strong> <strong>Lab</strong> <strong>School</strong> students of all ages use technology as a<br />
tool to show what they know and deepen their understanding<br />
of the curriculum. From Early Childhood students using Pixie<br />
to illustrate plant germination, to Upper students creating<br />
videos about the science of weather, our program continues<br />
to serve as a model for how age-appropriate tools can help<br />
children increase their learning power.
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