Category Archives: in-school
“Community Powered Learning” …and [Y]our Kids
We at MV GATE are building a new model for delivering quality computer science learning to our elementary school kids. It’s happening in unique partnership with parents and schools, at zero cost to schools, right now. We call our model … Continue reading
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Computer Science Learning for Kids
MV GATE’s mission in computer science learning is to bring a rich array of world-class programs to any interested school or child in Mill Valley, then to extend that model to other interested districts and communities. MV GATE offers a … Continue reading
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Technology for Differentiated Learning, at Old Mill
Two events at Old Mill School will explore progress in differentiating learning via technology: (1) On Thu 1/9 our friends at the It Takes A Village PTA offer a parent-education event. In “Technology Tools Update” (7:00-8:30pm at Old Mill), Dan … Continue reading
Hour of Code: An Amazing Night at Old Mill School
Old Mill School’s MVGATE “Hour of Code” Night was amazing! 120 Old Mill adults and kids attended (with a waiting list of dozens more), from every grade, K to 5. Attendees loved participating as families in 2-person teams, they were … Continue reading
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Southern Marin Spelling Bee
Can you spell “aspirin?” “Fracas?” “Parallel?” Well, that’s just Level 1… …In Level 2 you’ll be faced with “baccalaureate,” “anachronism,” and “eczema.” Yesterday 25 kids in grades 4-6 competed for the title of spelling champ of southern Marin. Champions from … Continue reading
Gifted Symposium in Napa County, Sat 11/2
Last year MVGATE sponsored four MVSD teachers to attend the Northern California Symposium from the California Association for the Gifted. They came back filled with new ideas and practices to help our kids. This year with your help we’re offering … Continue reading
NYT: Grouping students by ability regains favor in classroom
The New York Times reports that Grouping Students by Ability Regains Favor in Classroom. Summary: After falling out of favor in the 1990s, ability grouping has re-emerged in classrooms all over the country. Of 4th grade teachers nationwide, 71% grouped … Continue reading
Differentiating the Common Core
The Mill Valley School District views the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as the new framework for doing in-class differentiation. (We assume the Kentfield and Reed districts, with which MVSD is collaborating to roll out CCSS, feel the same.) The … Continue reading
Cool Math Problem
At Old Mill Math Team today they worked on a problem that Jeff liked so much he had to share: All counting numbers are arranged in the triangular pattern as shown by the first four rows: 1 2 3 4 … Continue reading
Common Core Math Information Night 12/5 & 6
A parent who attended last night’s presentation on Common Core Math standards strongly recommends the event. Two more sessions will be given: Wed Dec 5, 6-8pm at Del Mar Middle School, 105 Avenida Miraflores, Tiburon Thu Dec 6, 6-8pm at … Continue reading
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