The conversion in fall 2007 means the school at 710 W. 18th St. will continue to teach all core subjects to children in kindergarten through fifth grade. But all learning will relate to math, science and technology in a way intended to prepare young minds with skills in research, teamwork and problem-solving…

“This would be inquiry-based learning,” said Wade Helleson, a third-grade teacher at Lowell and a supporter of the conversion. “Reading could be for research. Practicing math skills could tie in with a project you’re doing.”

Children still will finger-paint, write poetry and play kickball. But the intent is to run every class through a science, math and technology filter.

“It’ll better prepare kids for careers they’ll have in the future,” Helleson said.

Source: ArgusLeader.com
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