Tag: learn

Local student giving back to firefighters

Good News Notes: “When Heights High School senior Bridget Martinez was assigned a community service project as part of her International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Heights High School, her thoughts immediately jumped to firefighters. “They’re our community protectors,” she said. “I just want to make sure that they feel appreciated and that the community gets…

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Getting there is all the fun in Clintonville parkour courses

 Good News Notes: “Theo Gorman teaches his students how to fall. The longtime parkour instructor at the Whetstone Community Center in Clintonville said it is a vital skill to learn for those who want to get started in the activity, alongside running, jumping and climbing. ‘If you learn to fall well, you’re more likely to…

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S.T.E.M Fest Helps Ignite the Fun of Learning

Good News Notes: “New Tech Institute held a S.T.E.M Fest for families in Evansville Saturday. S.T.E.M stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. The goal of the fest is to help inspire children to become involved and enjoy the subjects. Organizers say the event really helps students and families participate in hands-on activities and exhibits…

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Inspiring an act of kindness

Good News Notes: “Briana Stewart loves animals.  ‘I bet there is more than a thousand pets that are not adopted,’ the 9-year-old Besser Elementary School fourth-grader wrote last week in an essay inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech. Teacher Gretchen Rea, who most weeks leads lessons in math, science, and…

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