Mark Dunk’s Blog

1st Annual Competition.  3 Divisions:
Elementary School:  Essay
Middle School:  Schematic
High School:  Model/Working Demo/Animation

for more information:  http://www.popsci.com/sciencecontest

These geese adopted our pond over the weekend.

More pictures at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/unklar/sets/72157617147948504/

Part of the year-long celebration of astronomy (http://www.astronomy2009.org/) sponsored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization and the International Astronomical Union. http://www.darkskiesawareness.org/idsw.php

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/04/20/hawking.health/index.html

It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since this horrific event.  This is the second year that our school has participated in Rachel’s Challenge, so the story is relevant and hard-hitting for our staff and students.  The Denver Post has a special Columbine Page today at http://www.denverpost.com/columbine.

We’ve been treated to multiple visits by one roseate spoonbill, and had three at once over the weekend.  Very beautiful birds!  http://www.flickr.com/photos/unklar/sets/72157616708625128/

more information on this bird species:   http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Roseate_Spoonbill.html

from THE Journal: “Technology adoption is on the rise in America’s K-12 schools, and it’s having a positive impact on learning outcomes. That’s one of the findings from a new national trends report released Thursday by the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA).” full article here:  http://www.thejournal.com/articles/24218

from THE Journal: “Legislators in the state of Texas have introduced a bill that would give local school districts choice over the technologies and instructional materials they purchase. The legislation is receiving support from industry and education advocates, including the Texas Association of School Administrators and the Texas Computer Education Association.” more: http://www.thejournal.com/articles/24205

from THE Journal:  http://www.thejournal.com/articles/24199