Akron Elementary Recognized As PLTW Distinguished School
Akron Elementary Recognized As PLTW Distinguished School
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Akron Elementary Recognized As PLTW Distinguished SchoolAKRON – Akron Elementary announced Friday that it has been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for students through PLTW Launch.
It is one of 404 elementary schools across the U.S. to receive this honor. PLTW is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of prekindergarten to 12th-grade students and teachers in schools across the U.S., according to a news release from Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation.
The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement and achievement in their PLTW programs. To be eligible for the designation, Akron Elementary School had to offer at least two PLTW Launch modules at each grade level and have more than 75% of the student body participating during the 2018-19 school year.
Studies show that students decide as early as elementary school whether they like, and think they are good at, math and science, the release states. Whether designing a car safety belt or building digital animations based on their own short stories, PLTW Launch students engage in critical and creative thinking, build teamwork skills and develop a passion for and confidence in STEM subjects, according to the release.
“It is a great honor to recognize Akron Elementary School for their commitment to providing students with an excellent educational experience,” said Dr. Vince Bertram, president and CEO of PLTW. “They should be very proud of their work to ensure students have the knowledge and skills to be career ready and successful on any career path they choose.”
Akron Elementary School is part of a community of prekindergarten to 12th-grade schools, colleges and universities and corporate and philanthropic partners across the country united around a passion for providing students with inspiring, engaging, and empowering learning opportunities.
For more information about PLTW’s recognition program, visit pltw.org/our-programs/program-recognition.
For more information on Akron Elementary School’s PLTW Launch program or more information, contact Principal Chrissy Mills at millsc@tvsc.k12.in.us.
