CCA students learning to create voice-operated prosthetic arm in VW eLab
Volkswagen eLab students at Chattanooga Center for Creative Arts (CCA) have been learning to apply real-world problem solving, while...
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- Dec 15, 2020
- 3 min
Innovative Howard Connect students transform face mask experience with micro:bit technology
Due to the pandemic, people are no strangers to wearing face masks - it has been the norm for several months now. Although in-person...
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- Dec 14, 2020
- 3 min
Harrison Bay Future Ready students incorporate sustainable bamboo PBL into hands-on learning
How can we, as designers, provide temporary shelters from local products/supplies that are sustainable, renewable, and eco-friendly? This...
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- Dec 11, 2020
- 1 min
PEF STEM Fellows Spotlight: Haley Graham, Westview Elementary
The pandemic has brought its share of many challenges, however, we continue to be amazed at what teachers are doing to keep their...
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- Nov 20, 2020
- 7 min
Harrison Elementary's new STEAM campus and eLab promote empowered students and community
What do a nature park, wetlands, Hamilton County Schools eLabs, and outdoor learning space all have in common? They are just some of the...
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- Feb 5, 2020
- 3 min
Cooking Up Learning connects history with local culinary partners
Innovative educators seek ways each year to tie engaging, hands-on learning with curriculum they're teaching in school. For one DuPont...
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- Nov 22, 2019
- 4 min
VW eLab & STEM Fellows Spotlight: Jennifer Ellis, Hixson Middle School
Amusement park researching, designing, building, and implementation has been keeping eighth grade students busy recently in the Hixson...
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- Oct 17, 2019
- 3 min
Teacherpreneur participant combines exercise with math to boost student learning
When Dan Basler participated in PEF's Teacherpreneur Incubator program two years ago, his project idea included incorporating student...
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- Oct 3, 2019
- 3 min
2019 Fund for Teachers Fellows share learning experiences that will impact student achievement
If you could go anywhere in the world to study a subject, what would it be? Where would you go? For 16 Hamilton County teachers, the...
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- Aug 22, 2019
- 3 min
Innovative, young women bring electricity to their Kenyan village through green power project
Did you know over one billion people across the globe have either little or no access to electricity? Growing up in a small village in...
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- Jul 8, 2019
- 7 min
'My Voice' program promotes student activism among upper elementary level students
When third grade teacher Erika Martin attended a professional development last summer, she had no idea of the positive opportunities it...
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- Jun 25, 2019
- 4 min
Local students discuss creative inspiration with MythBusters' Adam Savage at NOMCON
During NOMCON earlier this month, former MythBusters co-host Adam Savage welcomed Hamilton County students to share where they derive...
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- May 30, 2019
- 6 min
Arcade Architects Spotlight: Soddy Daisy High School's Chatt-Cycle
Have you ever wondered how a video game is created and what steps are involved? Or maybe you know someone who is studying for a college...
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- May 24, 2019
- 4 min
STEM Fellows Spotlight: LeAnn Moore, Loudon Elementary
PEF's STEM Fellows has had a long-lasting impression on many teachers, but not just in Hamilton County, TN. Since its inception, STEM...
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- May 21, 2019
- 5 min
VW eLab Spotlight: Dalewood Developers
From their student-run business, to their award-winning electric powered racecar, the students in Dalewood Middle School's VW eLab have...
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- May 20, 2019
- 4 min
Gig City Girls hosts largest female coding event in Chattanooga
Last Saturday, Chattanooga’s Gig City Girls hosted their first female coding event that brought in nearly 300 participants! With the...
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- May 15, 2019
- 3 min
The Passage kicks off summer S.W.A.G. tour
When Hamilton County teachers Brittany Harris and Colleen Ryan noticed a decrease in student reading scores and a lack of transportation...
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- May 13, 2019
- 2 min
2019 Remake Learning Days CHA starts this week!
Remake Learning Days Across America (RLDAA) kicked off on Saturday with green|spaces' Green Prix race, and the week ahead is filled with...
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- May 10, 2019
- 4 min
Second PEF Policy Fellows Cohort Reflects on Program Journey
“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see.” Alexandra K. Trenfor PEF’s second Policy...
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- Apr 3, 2019
- 5 min
VW eLab Spotlight: The Howard School
Green-powered cars, design renovations for the local city annex, trophies, and t-shirts are just a few of the many creative projects that...
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