Classroom

(Seguin) - This year, it just might be the students and staff at A.J. Briesemeister Middle School, who are the...

We have a beautiful high school, and they are excited that their kids will be coming to a beautiful middle school so yes, a lot of parents are really excited for all the changes that are happening at AJB,” said Arriola. We have some excellent students here and it’s really about building excellence, and I think I have a great team here and we are going to take this school to the next level. Where is the outdoor theater and so they are really excited to see what their kids are going to be experiencing. Other projects included in that voter approved bond issue were the construction of a new Matador Stadium and renovations at Jefferson Avenue Elementary School. It’s going to take the community. The new Friday (schedule), where they are going to help them grow and that’s where they can get the extra study time if they need it and actually learn some skills too. She says she is honored to have been given those reigns for the AJB campus. All the teachers seem so excited and knowledgeable and it’s like they are all state-of-the-classrooms now. The A schedule is Monday through Thursday. They will have their normal academic schedule, but Friday is really what we call the Toro Grow Time, and it’s that Friday experience that the students are going to get to work through and it’s just going to be a lot of fun,” said Guzman. I had parents that came to AJB and were like ‘this is not the AJB I came too. (Seguin) – This year, it just might be the students and staff at A.J. Briesemeister Middle School, who are the most excited about returning to school. She says after a very successful Meet the Teacher event on Thursday, she’s not sure if parents are more excited about the building’s new look, or about the academic changes that will be happening today.

As school resumes across the Coachella Valley, students are seeing how much teachers go out of their way to make their classrooms extraordinary.

For science demonstrations, she has a terrarium full of Madagascar hissing cockroaches. In the opposite corner, Coats has built a library and reading nook for her students. Peterson’s personal pet, Lady Venom, a fluffy bunny rabbit (that is 0% venomous and 100% cute) hops around the room as an unofficial therapy animal for angsty pre-teens. It's all over the classroom, framing vivid blue and pink walls of butcher paper that will be adorned with student work as the year moves forward. “Literally every single other item is purchased by the teachers out of their own pockets.” Her lectern and desk are covered with Wonder Woman upholstery. She teaches “wondrous writers” in homage to Wonder Woman, and she teaches “marvelous math” in honor of her favorite Marvel characters. She collects Deadpool toys, and has a growing stack of mint-condition superhero “Pop!” figurines that students have helped contribute to over the years. Teachers in Palm Springs Unified say they have more support from the district for classroom decoration. Her custom-made curtains look like comic books. Her decor even extends outside of the classroom, where she has pinned more wallpaper to feature student work and written a message on her door that says, “Give your best.” “I’m here for most of the day, so it has to be appealing and create a welcoming environment.”

Architecture firm Svigals + Partners' transformed an old-fashioned classroom at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, into an esports hub, ...

Installer positioned mobile white boards, a lectern, and suspended and wall-mounted monitors as readily available supports for teaching and coaching. This zone features a teal felt accent wall complimented by a dark blue color and recessed accent lighting, aligning with Quinnipiac’s branding. The design team installed a dramatic three-dimensional faux felt ceiling to conceal the existing rustic architecture, with teal green, faceted blades adding visual interest and providing essential sound absorption qualities.

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is funding a free program for Hoosier students.

Monday marked the start of a great school year for many students and teachers alike and the halls are abuzz at Philip Simmons Middle School in Berkeley ...

Donors Choose collects your money, then buys the items and sends them to the teacher. anytime I can use manipulates or flexible seating students are jazzed to come to class,“ Gemmell said. “To know there are people who value education and support classrooms would be encouraging.