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NFS is helping
Unicoi County Vocational School students learn valuable careers in computer
science. NFS seed money and personnel investment has helped the school create
a computer factory. The school purchases components for personal computers
from wholesalers. Tied to their classroom instruction on computer science,
students learn by hand by assembling computers. Today, the vocational school
actively markets its ability to offer first-quality, made-to-order personal
computers to regional businesses and to individuals. NFS is helping train
a new generation of computer builders so that students can earn higher wages
and offer more to today's computer age.
Tiny Unicoi County was hard pressed to fund air conditioning
systems for all of its elementary schools. NFS provided seed money so
that the school system could apply for Federal Education Grants to purchase
air conditioners. By making classrooms comfortable during the hot days
of late Spring and early Autumn, students achievement can be improved.
The air conditioning can lead to alternative scheduling for the school
year - thus offering an alternative for working parents and getting the
most out of school facilities.
NFS is funding a pilot program in direct instruction
at one Unicoi County elementary school. The direct instruction method
of teaching is famous for building the achievement of students in Japan
and involves a significant shift in conventional teaching methods. Begun
in 2000, the pilot program is proving to be a hit among students, teachers
and parents.
ATTENTION EDUCATORS! If you would like more
information on any of the programs currently offered by NFS, click here
to e-mail NFS
your request and a response will be coming your way. Also, if you would
like to review or download lessons in nuclear energy for your classroom,
click
here.
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