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Dianne Thompson
Meadowdale High School teacher Dianne Thompson is among six Washington math and science teachers who have been selected as finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Award, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) said.
“Math and science are powerful building blocks for our students as they grow into the leaders of tomorrow,” said Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction. “I am inspired by the way these educators include dynamic learning opportunities, cutting edge research, and connections to the community in their lessons.”
The PAEMST program was first established by Congress in 1983. The program recognizes exemplary teaching in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in K–12 classrooms.
Their eyes were twinkling : Appleton students return to classrooms for the first time since March Samantha West, Appleton Post-Crescent
APPLETON - It s the middle of January and snow is on the ground. But in many ways, Tuesday felt like the first day of school in the Appleton Area School District.
Around 8 a.m., Highlands Elementary fluttered with activity as kids hopped off school buses, toting big backpacks full of school supplies. Teachers and school staff stood nearby to greet them. Parents snapped photos of their children outside of the school, then escorted them to the front door where they said goodbye, sometimes tearfully.