That’s a Great Idea

Raise the flag: Burns Park debuts new low cost safety plan at intersection

January 26, 2018 // 1 Comment

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Low-cost. No-tech. And it works. Burns Park Elementary students this week put into practice a simple new way to make crossing an intersection a bit safer. And it’s as simple as carrying a bright orange flag while crossing the …

That’s a Great Idea: PLPs on sticky labels keep students focused on goals

November 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When AAPS teachers last year were asked to form Personalized Learning Plans for each student, A2 STEAM first grade teacher Caroline Semrau looked online to the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) for specific ways to improve her students’ …

Pioneer High School section pride day, That’s A Great Idea!

October 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

Cello players in Pioneer's Concert Orchestra class celebrate winning Section Pride Day with a trophy

“In any subject there is an opportunity to be creative, in any subject there’s an opportunity to collaborate, in any subject there’s an opportunity to showcase who you are, and I think this is a great way to do that,” said Pioneer Orchestra Director Jonathan Glawe.