Younger grades in our District, like at 4Gs and Rossiter are putting these kits to action.

Here is what 4Gs’ fantastic Librarian Chelsey Davis has to say about them:
“I have loved the opportunity to incorporate such a well-rounded and interactive learning experience into library lessons. The Lego kits can emphasize reading skills like storytelling, science concepts like force and motion, and technology skills that include coding. Perhaps most valuable, though, is that they are an activity in which students work together in teams. I have been so pleased for students to practice encouraging, supporting, and helping each other to try new things, recover from setbacks, and ultimately succeed in their building challenges.”
Resoundingly, from students I got feedback like, “I love this,” “this is the best day ever,” “this is the best library class ever,” “this is so cool.” More importantly, though, I heard students speak to each other kindly and encouragingly like great teammates. They said things like, “that’s okay,” “let’s try again,” and “we’ll figure it out together.”

Today’s drafting classrooms have traded traditional T-squares for professional grade CAD (computer-aided design) software and 3D modeling tools, allowing students to have hands-on experiences that lead directly to high-deman careers in architecture, civil engineering, and aerospace.
To keep these programs viable, our students need access to industry-standard technology such as design software that require powerful workstations that exceed the capabilities of standard school laptops and desktops, or even the industry tools that require updates to ensure students are learning on the same platforms used by modern firms.
Investing in our Operational, Infrastructure, and Licensing Tech levies do not put more screens in classrooms, but they do equip our students to become the next generation of architects, engineers, and creators.