Students at Peterson Elementary School in Merced received a science lesson Tuesday from the Merced County Mosquito Abatement District, which visited three classrooms to teach third-graders all about mosquitoes, according … Click to Continue »
Read More »Elementary students learn about life in Gold Rush era
To learn about the California Gold Rush era, students at John C. Fremont Elementary went “back in time” Wednesday to experience life in the mid-1800s, according to the Merced City … Click to Continue »
Read More »Students learn how to preserve wildlife in Yosemite
In honor of the National Parks Centennial, four students and two teachers from Yosemite High School made a backpacking trip to Yosemite National Park to learn about the importance of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Students learn more from attractive teachers – even in online courses
Multiple studies have already shown that attractive people are judged more positively than those considered homely, a phenomenon known as the attractiveness stereotype. But a new study shows that not … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced educators learn new teaching methods
Roles were reversed for teachers of the Merced City School District as they trained on different ways to teach subjects. Teachers attended “Mini-Versity” to prepare for the upcoming school year, which starts Aug. 15, according to a news release. Video by Sara Sandrik/Merced City School District … Click to Continue …
Read More »Merced educators become students to learn new teaching methods
Roles were reversed for teachers of the Merced City School District as they trained on different ways to teach subjects. Teachers attended “Mini-Versity” to prepare for the upcoming school year, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Migrant students learn cultural lessons from foreign teachers
CVOC migrant summer program in its 33rd year Students recover credits or get ahead while learning cultural arts Teachers from Mexico have valuable connection with students … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced children learn solar lessons on a hot day in the park
About 20 children participated in a hands-on, real-life lesson about solar energy Monday at the Renewable Energy Learning Center at Stephen Leonard Park. After a short lesson, the students assembled … Click to Continue »
Read More »Miano Elementary students learn about local livestock, farming at second Ag Day
Students learn range of topics from chocolate milk to parts of cow Local FFA and 4-H Club students co-hosted with businesses … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kids, teachers and parents struggle with how to learn from presidential campaigns
It’s a campaign that looks more like a cafeteria food fight than a civics lesson Where are the teachable moments? Events have sparked conversations about civility and effective communication strategies … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ballico students learn stewardship on Merced River
More than 120 Ballico Elementary School students released salmon fry into the Merced River on Friday and participated in other activities at McConnell State Park to learn about river ecosystems, the food chain and water resource management. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ballico students learn stewardship on Merced River
Students went on field trip to McConnell State Park Activities focused on river ecosystems and water resource management Field trip possible through partnership with East Merced Resource Conservation District and Turlock Irrigation District … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sangers students learn to ‘Live Like a Champion’
Kids at Fairmont Elementary in Sanger learned life lessons at school on Thursday.It wasn’t an ordinary day for students, they spent the day outside of the classroom for the 2nd Annual ‘Live Like a Champion’ event, a day where motivational speakers share words of inspiration; learning everything from confidence, reaching …
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