Archive for the Baker Elementary tag:
Jan
15

Baker Elementary fourth grader teaches Chinese to classmates

Learning a second language can be challenging, but can make a world of difference.

One Little Rock 4th grader is getting students hooked on another language and in his classroom, he’s the teacher.

Get the full story at ArkansasMatters.com

Nov
19

Two PCSSD teachers recognized for their approach to economics education

Two PCSSD teachers were among the 12 Arkansas educators recognized for outstanding economics teaching by Economics Arkansas at the 17th annual Bessie B. Moore Awards Program. They have demonstrated to their students that there is nothing “eeek” about economics. Ray Simon, former deputy secretary for the U.S. Department of Education, honored the winners and delivered the keynote address during the luncheon at the Clinton Presidential Center.

May
15

Real World Tech Camp provides new way of learning

How often do you see 13- and 14-year-olds spending their free time teaching fifth-grade students about technology? Some of the EAST students at Robinson Middle School did this many Thursday afternoons this spring.

Jan
17

Around the District for the week of Jan 09, 2012

Jessica Jackson, a Junior at Jacksonville High School, was named Arvest Player of Week.  She was honored at a luncheon on Monday at the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce.

Here are a few highlights from around the Pulaski County Special School District last week. For more stories like this be sure to follow us on facebook or twitter.