MT. VERNON — Math and science teachers from Jefferson and Hamilton counties wrap up the last day of a two-week workshop at the Regional Office of Education on Broadway. According to Frackson Mumba, an assistant professor at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, standing, the focus of the workshop project, which is sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education, is to increase content knowledge among kindergarten through 12th grade math and science teachers. Mumba, the project director, explained the workshop also focused on how to help teachers teach the subjects better through computer simulations and animations. About 25 teachers from both counties participated in the workshop, which began July 19.
Local
Related Photos
-
Math and science teachers from Jefferson and Hamilton counties wrap up the last day of a two-week workshop at the Regional Office of Education on Broadway. According to Frackson Mumba, an assistant professor at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, standing, the focus of the workshop project, which is sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education, is to increase content knowledge among kindergarten through 12th grade math and science teachers. Mumba, the project director, explained the workshop also focused on how to help teachers teach the subjects better through computer simulations and animations. About 25 teachers from both counties participated in the workshop, which began July 19. KANDACE MCCOY/REGISTER-NEWS
- Local
-
-
Women’s Heart Night to be held
MT. VERNON — Good Samaritan Heart Center is hoping it has the keys to women’s heart health.
-
Students selected to perform in festival
MT. VERNON — Three Mt. Vernon Township High School band students have been selected to perform as part of the Heartland Honor Band Festival.
-
Fence project almost complete
MT. VERNON — The $1.2 million fence project at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport is expected to be completed next week.
-
Vera Gilliam
Vera M. Gilliam, 93, of West Frankfort, died 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at West Side Rehabilitation and Care Center in West Frankfort.
-
Local woman steps up in support of trail
MT. VERNON — One local entrepreneur is starting a petition in support of the Cedarhurst leg of the multi-use trail.
-
Lovin retires after 31 years of service
MT. VERNON — Staff at Crossroads Community Hospital celebrated Supervisor of Housekeeping Linda Lovin’s retirement after 31 years.
-
MVTHS adds second class to track
MT. VERNON — A new class at Mt. Vernon Township High School has led to the addition of another science-related opportunity for students.
-
Catholic Social Services changes name
MT. VERNON — Catholic Social Services of Southern Illinois has changed its name to Christian Social Services of Illinois.
-
Foutch charged as adult
MT. VERNON — A 16-year-old has been charged as an adult with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault.
-
B. Maxine Shelton
B. Maxine Shelton, 93, of Centralia and formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 10:19 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon.
- More Local Headlines
-
Women’s Heart Night to be held
Killer of Fla. Girl Found in Landfill Gets Life
Army Orders Bradley Manning Court-martial
Cancer Charity Revives Breast-screening Grants
Heavy Snowstorm Hits Colorado On Its Way East
2nd Teacher From LA School Arrested on Sex Claim
Prosecutors Close Armstrong Inquiry, No Charges
Sights and Sounds: Football Fans Pour Into Indy
Unemployment Rate Down to 8.3%
Obama: Still Far Too Many Americans Need Jobs
GOP: Jobs Numbers Welcome, Can Do Better
Fla. Man Adopts Girlfriend in Legal Battle
More Deaths As Egypt Clashes Continue
Raw Video: Prince William in Falklands
Egpyt Protesters Blame Police for Soccer Deaths
'Lucky' 9-Year-Old Receives 6-Organ Transplant
Raw Video: Michelle Vs. Ellen in Pushup Contest
First Person: Will Peyton Manning Stay in Indy?
Egypt Shaken After Deadly Soccer Riot
New Suits, New Starts for New York's Unemployed
Hall of Famer Dorsett Speaks Out on NFL Injuries
