The clinking of a collar immediately grabbed students’ attention, apparent as heads turned toward the open door. A dog then bolted in, tail wagging. For a new course offered at Cal Poly, this is the regular classroom setting. What started…
Drops of Jupiter — Liberal studies senior project aims to inspire the next generation of scientists
Four students spent the summer listening to storms on Jupiter. Now, they’re seeing how they can implement their project at a local elementary school.
Why visual arts are still important in school
Visual arts fosters a creative outlet that allows children to continue being creative after they leave elementary school.
Get paid, earn credit and gain teaching experience with TeAMS
This post has been paid for by the Center for Engineering, Science and Mathematics Education, and does not reflect the editorial coverage of Mustang News. It’s a Friday afternoon and recess has officially commenced at Paulding Middle School in Arroyo…
5th graders: constructing their futures with sand
Cal Poly architectural engineering and liberal studies students teamed up to teach local 5th graders about what they do, and it all led up to a beach day where the students designed and built their own sandcastles.
Cal Poly prepares for Common Core
The current implementation of the Common Core standards in California is changing the way K-12 education will be conducted. Cal Poly is preparing its future educators to teach these new standards, but is not trying to directly influence K-12 curriculum.