Dover Sherborn High School students and teachers on a recent nine day school-sponsored trip to Costa Rica. The trip was made possible by a grant from the Dover Sherborn Education Fund (DSEF).
Success Stories
DSMS Seventh Graders Participate in Project GUTS
DSMS seventh graders are participating in Project GUTS (Growing Up Thinking Scientifically), an award-winning computer science curriculum provided by Code.org and the National Science Foundation (NSF) that embeds computer science practices and concepts into existing middle school science curriculum. Continue reading
Challenge Success
In the fall of 2014, the DSEF funded the official launch of the multi-year Challenge Success initiative for grades K – 12. An innovative, research-based program out of the Stanford University School of Education, Challenge Success aims to reduce unhealthy pressures on youth and to champion a broader definition of success in our schools in communities. Continue reading
Students Elaborate on Impact of DSEF Grants
The DSEF board members had a treat during their last meeting. Three Dover Sherborn high school students who were impacted by recent DSEF grants spoke about their experiences… Continue reading
DSEF Grants Enhance Learning at Chickering and Pine Hill
Teachers at the Chickering School in Dover are looking to maximize student learning through the use of technology. Below is a link to a Utube video that highlights how teachers are using Beebots, Interactive WhiteBoards and Ipads at the Chickering School, all of which were at least partially funded by DSEF grants. Continue reading
Upcoming Gala helps Fund Grants Like iPads at the Middle School
Several examples of how DSEF funds innovation in our schools are demonstrated at the Middle School with their use of iPads in creative and innovative ways. Middle School Science Teacher and Science Curriculum Coordinator, Ana Hurley used iPads this September, with her seventh grade students to identify organisms in pond water samples. Continue reading
Science Classes Learning Systems
The Science Department is currently in Phase II of a three part technology implementation entitled Classroom Learning Systems which has been funded by DSEF grants. The motivation behind this grant was that the presentation technology in the science department was very lacking, only ill working projectors and screens. Continue reading
Pedal-Power: The Construction of a Human-Powered Bike as an Example of Alternative Energy Liz Friedman, Nick Grout, and Mike Sweeney
Why we pursued the grant?
The three of us pursued the grant after having much success with the “Green Monster “project which converted a diesel engine car into one that runs on vegetable oil. With our society becoming increasingly aware and supportive of alternative energy sources, we feel that providing students with tangible ways for them to embrace sustainability will benefit and inspire them in our progressing energy world. Continue reading
World Language Curriculum Writer Grant
A $12,000 grant was awarded to Chickering and Pine Hill Schools in support of an elementary world language program. The purpose of the grant was to start creating a Kindergarten Spanish curriculum that reinforces the current Kindergarten curriculum in the various content areas like math, reading, science, social studies, art, physical education, and music for both elementary schools. Having a curriculum is the foundation for instruction and assessment that all teachers need to create effective lessons.
Destiny Grant
Educators need to be teaching our students how to selectively bring information to them, instead of constantly trying to “find” information as well as teaching them how to use social networking sites in order to network safely and appropriately. Continue reading
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