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Aug182017 by webadminNo Comments

Rotarians Support BCET w/ $1,000 Donation

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The BCET was excited to receive a donation from a new donor, Rotary of Beaver. Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in communities at home and abroad. The local Beaver chapter is best known for giving away free mattresses to families living in poverty. The national organization is best known for its efforts to wipe out the disease of polio.Click here, to find out more about the Rotary organization.

Aug92017 by webadminNo Comments

Heritage Valley Health Systems Gives to Growing with Books Program

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Heritage Valley Health Systems graciously gave $5,000 to the BCET Growing with Books program for 2017-2018. The literary program that sees participants, who are children under 5, receive an age appropriate book twice a year has seen it's numbers grow. On average the program costs $30,000 per year, with costs expected to rise in 2018. The BCET is very appreciative of the donation and is still in need of additional funds. If you would like to make a donation, please visit the BCET donation page.

Aug62017 by webadminNo Comments

Lincoln Learning Solutions Gives Boost to BCET Mini-Grants for 2017-2018

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Lincoln Learning Solutions donated $25,000 to the Beaver County Educational Trust's Great Ideas Mini-Grant program in July. The funds will be dispersed to Beaver County teachers that apply for a Mini-Grant for the 2017-2018 school year. Deadline for Great Idea Mini-grant applications is October 1, 2017.

Jun82017 by webadminNo Comments

Economy Goes Buggy for Reading

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First grade teacher, Carrie Malinich, implemented a uniquely entomological reading tool to help teach her students to read. Each student created a "Buggy Reading Wallet" to keep track of their book bucks, books, reading level card, login card, reward tickets and book club card. BCET Great Idea Mini-Grant funds were used to purchase the books for the supplies and books used in the book club library. To read the full report on the "Buggy" reading project at Economy Elementary, click here. To help the BCET to continue to support great teachers like, Carrie Malinich, donate now!

May252017 by webadminNo Comments

Hopewell – Exploration Station @ the Library

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Mini-grant funds were used to create a student exploration station and resource center in the Hopewell High School library. Students now have centralized access to supplemental learning materials from the following categories: technology, learning games, and the arts. Students visit the Exploration Station during their study halls and lunch periods. While the materials are housed in portable storage containers that can be checked out for in-classroom use, most use occurs in-library by independent learners. Of the items purchased, students use the Sphero robots and Snap Circuits most often. Students who had never previously visited the library for its traditional resources are now frequent Exploration Station patrons.