Tag: K-State College of Education

The fourth annual Summer STEAM Virtual Academy at Kansas State University College of Education is now open for middle schoolers interested in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The virtual camp will run from June 10-27, featuring engaging classes and activities. Registration is available for individuals or classrooms, with scholarships for eligible students. For details and registration, visit the Summer STEAM Virtual Academy website.

Kansas State University's College of Education is using a $2.7 million grant to enhance rural education and promote STEM fields. They offer free training, resources, and $3,000 for technology to participating schools. The Project LEAPES Virtual Camp this summer includes robotics and coding activities for students in upper elementary and grades 6-8. Teachers can sign up for a $1,000 stipend and $3,000 worth of classroom equipment, with professional development sessions included. Last summer, the program successfully engaged hundreds of students. The grant is part of a larger initiative to enhance education in STEM and related fields.

MANHATTAN — A 13-minute video produced by the Kansas State University College of Education chronicles one rural Kansas school district's transition to remote teaching because of COVID-19. "Wamego's...