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What We Fund - Innovation Grants
Engineers Teaching
Algebra
Below is a testimonial from Karie Will, a DMS educator explaining her use of her $500 Innovation
Grant from the 07-08 school year. This innovative program combines real world hands-on examples of why we
need Algebra. It also provides Career Education to middle school students. Good job Katie!!!
The program is entitled Engineers Teaching Algebra
and consisted of a ninety minute lesson showcasing the algebra behind engineering. Mark Love, a Civil Engineer from New Jersey,
presented a traffic problem to students. Students were asked to determine the appropriate time for each light phase of an
intersection. Students had to consider all possibilities for every lane and take into account where traffic flow conflicts
could occur. The presenter stressed the importance of estimating, not relying on a calculator, working as a team, and the
use of algebra in making computations easier. The program was very relevant and it is my hope to make this program annual.
- Karie A. Will, DMS 8th Grade Algebra/Math/Language Arts |
D300 Finance Officer Awards Foundation $1000 IASBO
Monarach Gift
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| Chairman, Mary Fioretti & Deb Kelley, VP Development recieve $1000 IASBO donation from Dr. Crates |
Dr. Cheryl Crates, District 300 Finance Officer, was awarded the prestigious
2008 Monarch Award from the Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO). As part of the award, IASBO awarded
$1,000 to the D300 Foundation in Crates’ name for student leadership initiatives. |
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