A group of Clarkston teachers and administrators traveled to Harvard University in July to learn new methods during a Project Zero conference. According to Harvard, Project Zero was launched in 1967 to examine how children learn while investigating intelligence, thinking, understanding, creativity, and other aspects of learning. Projects Zero includes research projects to understand and […]
Independence Township residents, unsatisfied with Deerhill Farms development plans, contacted township Treasurer Paul Brown with a complaint about a development in Birmingham. The resident group Clarkston Citizens for Integrity said the property, which is owned by Deerhill developer Michael Furnari, is in disrepair. Furnari should not be allowed to develop property in Independence Township, they […]
When sixth grader Issac Vanderelen visited his old teachers at Clarkston Elementary at their open house, Sept. 2, he also got a surprise. His parents Katy and Ian Vanderelen were there along with his grandparents, and one of his former teachers, Nate Fuller, was there to talk sports with him. In the cafeteria were also […]
Parents and students will see a few new principals in the district in school this week. Springfield Plains, North Sashabaw Elementary and Andersonville elementary all have new leadership. Jen Johnson is the new principal at North Sashabaw Elementary. This will be her fifth year in Clarkston Community Schools, which included serving at the middle school […]
Seven Clarkston High School 2015 graduates shared what they learned about education and its impact on them as they head to college and their futures. Sarah Fluegel, Makayla Tuomi, Courtney Hughes, Michael Abraham, Jack Witzke, Tyler Dunn, and Camron Razdar were asked by Arina Bokas, Clarkston PTA president, what type of educational experiences were meaningful […]
A Clarkston favorite is coming up this weekend, featuring entrees and desserts from dozens of local restaurants. In its 18th year, the Taste of Clarkston will be combined with the 43rd annual Art in the Village. Hosted by the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors and the City of the […]
How to use student achievement to evaluate the superintendent remains a big question for Clarkston Board of Education. Board members shared thoughts and concerns, Sept. 14, regarding Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock’s proposed four major goals for 2015. Last summer, the board completed Rock’s evaluation based on last year’s goals, and concluded as long as progress […]
In 2009, I begged leaders at Specs Howard School of Media Arts to create a Positive Psychology class. They requested I create one. I researched for months. I discovered the Positive Psychology movement and Harvard University’s Professor Tal Ben-Shahar, a leader in the field. I emailed him and insisted every school in the United States […]
This year’s first day of school at Springfield Plains and Clarkston Elementary began with inspirational messages to students. “Good morning, Springfield Plains,” said Interim Principal Matt Gifford. “You are all empowered to learn, to think and to lead. Your story of learning begins today. You are the author of your book. Your teachers and I […]
Michael Mazurell placed a halved cantaloupe up high in a tree near a few bird feeders in the backyard of his Independence Township home. It was still there three days later, along with bird feeders still full of seed and berry trees full of fruit. Usually the fruit and seeds are quicky devoured by a […]