Adrian R-III School District Receives National Recognition for Commitment to Empowering Students
Named a distinguished district for STEM and career learning program
Adrian, MO – Adrian R-III School District announced today that it has been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished District for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for students through its PLTW programs. It is one of just 21 districts across the U.S. to receive this honor. PLTW is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of PreK-12 students and teachers in schools across the U.S.
“As a rural school, we must utilize our resources to provide our students with all potential educational options. We are excited to receive this distinction because it is recognition of our efforts to provide limitless boundaries for our students. This shows our commitment as a district to providing our students with the most relevant and rigorous learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). These opportunities provide our students with hands-on and problem-solving learning experiences that will make them more marketable in entering STEM fields. Through the full implementation of the PLTW program, our students are building a foundation that will allow them to explore future career and educational endeavors. The PLTW Distinguished District recognition honors districts committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs. To be eligible for the designation, Adrian R-III had to have had 20 percent or more of its students in each grade, K-12, participate in a PLTW program during the 2017-18 school year.”
~ Abe Lewis, MS/HS Principal
Through PLTW programs, students develop in-demand knowledge and skills that they will use both in school and for the rest of their lives, on any career path they take. As PLTW students’ progress through grades PreK-12, they are empowered to engage in problem-solving and process thinking, develop technical knowledge and skills, build communication skills, and explore career opportunities.
Adrian R3 offers PLTW Launch (K-5), PLTW Gateway (6-8), and PLTW [Computer Science, Engineering, and/or Biomedical Science] at Adrian R-III School District.
“It is a great honor to recognize Adrian R3 for its commitment to students,” said Vince Bertram, President and CEO of PLTW. “These are leaders in what school should look like, and they should be very proud of ensuring students have the knowledge and skills to be career ready and successful on any career path they choose.”
Adrian R3 School District is part of a community of PreK-12 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 Adrian R-III PLTW programs or to set up a school visit, contact Abe Lewis, MS/HS Principal at 816-297-4460 Ext 2003.
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a nonprofit organization that provides a transformative learning experience for PreK-12 students and teachers across the U.S. PLTW empowers students to develop in-demand, transportable knowledge and skills through pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. PLTW’s teacher training and resources support teachers as they engage their students in real-world learning. Approximately 11,500 elementary, middle, and high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia offer PLTW programs. For more information on Project Lead The Way, visit pltw.org.
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