Congratulations to Eustis-Farnam Elementary for being recognized as one of the 2010 National Blue Ribbon Schools! Eustis-Farnam Elementary is one of only 304 schools nationwide to receive this honor. “Blue Ribbon Schools are models of improved student achievement from which others can take inspiration.” — U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan
Holdrege Schools Awarded $50k Grant
Holdrege Public Schools will receive $50,000 through a Title II, Part D Enhanced Education Through Technology Project grant. These funds came at a great time and will help the school purchase computers as part of their new laptop initiative. You can read more about this from the Kearney Hub article.
Smart Board Training
On August 5, 2010, ESU #11 offered a SMART Board introductory workshop. This workshop was designed to show instructors the process of how to create and incorporate classroom lessons using the SMART Board, as well as how to use the device successfully, effectively, and creatively to enhance lessons that increase student interest and participation. Teachers […]
NE Gifted Education Program in Danger
Proposed budget cuts for the Department of Education could possibly eliminate the state’s gifted education program, which would have a direct impact for ESU #11 schools. Tim Burke, Director of Gifted Education for ESU #11, recently gave his thoughts on the topic for this Lincoln Journal Star article.
Holdrege Approves One-to-One Initiative
On Monday the Holdrege School Board voted in approval of a one-to-one computer initiative. The school has decided to move forward this fall with providing PC laptops to their high school students. Holdrege will join a number of other ESU #11 area schools who have taken the lead by equipping their students with laptops and […]
