GIRL POWER goes State!
De Queen Mena ESC, creator of the increasingly popular Girl Power event, is a student production contest created to generate interest in females' non-traditional careers in the manufacturing and construction career pathways. Stacey Southerland, the DMESC CTE Coordinator, is the driving force behind this incredible opportunity for female students. Now in its fourth year, this initiative has exploded into a state competition involving ten educational cooperatives across Arkansas. De Queen-Mena, South Central, Southwest, Dawson, Southeast, Guy Fenter, Crowley’s Ridge, Arch Ford, Arkansas River, and Wilbur D Mills will all host a local competition for their female students this year. The winners will advance to the state competition scheduled for February 26, 2025, at the Saline County Career & Technical Center in Benton. This state initiative centers on purchasing CNC equipment in schools that lack this technology for student use through an Innovation grant funded by the Arkansas Department of Career Education. Girls participate in the following categories: Metal CNC, Wood CNC, Laser Cutting, and Combination/Multi-Tool. Another added benefit to this contest is the partnerships formed between educators and business and industry. Area supporters assist in providing funds for contest supplies and materials for projects. Post Secondary partners play a part in providing scholarships to deserving winners. All of these partners working together build essential skills and encourage training for STEM and manufacturing related careers.
If any businesses are interested in partnering with DMESC for this event, please contact Stacey Southerland at stacey.southerland@dmesc.org or 479-385-4319, ext. 225. DMESC will kick-off this year's competition on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in the DMESC Conference Center.
Andria Miller began the new year by engaging Acorn Elementary teachers in understanding Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and exploring the standards to effectively design instruction.
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Thank you for your dedication and leadership in supporting our students and schools during School Board Appreciation Month.
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2025 brings fresh opportunities, challenges, and the promise of new beginnings. We are excited to continue our journey together, striving for excellence and innovation in everything we do.
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Wishing you a joyful and blessed Christmas filled with cherished moments with family and friends. May the season's spirit bring you peace, happiness, and wonderful memories.
Merry Christmas from all of us at DMESC!
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🍂 ❄️Let’s inspire one another to make the most of this magical time of year, sharing ideas and warmth as we continue to nurture and educate our students. Here's to a season filled with growth and connection!
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All of the foster grandparents from our DMESC coop area as well as GFESC area were recognized last week with service pins and certificates, a dinner, and some Christmas fun to honor their dedicated service. After that, of course, they continued to serve by working on their MLK Day service projects. Our grandparents made a total of 70 blankets for cancer patient facilities, pregnancy centers and Arkansas Children's Hospital.
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Congratulations to DMESC Foster Grandparent Director Terry Young for being named the December Employee of the Month! #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Oden Preschool hosted an Elegant Christmas Dinner Party, during which students learned proper table etiquette. The event featured a delightful punch, delicious pizza and salad, and a variety of scrumptious desserts.
A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed to this event: DMESC, Oden Preschool families, and Big T's General Store.
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Dr. Eric Saunders, DESE Associate Deputy Commissioner-District Operations, presented an informative session on Budget Preparation for DMESC district personnel. #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
DMESC will be participating in this amazing event!
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🎄💻 Holiday Coding & Collaboration! 💻🎄
Teachers from across the region gathered at the DMESC for an inspiring Computer Science Impact meeting! 🖥️✨
The educators received training on how to implement exciting Raspberry Pi labs in their classrooms—opening the door to endless possibilities for hands-on learning in computer science. 🚀🍓
To celebrate the season, participants also engaged in a fun and festive Christmas-themed coding activity, sparking creativity and bringing a touch of holiday cheer to their tech tools. 🎅🎁
We’re so proud of these innovative educators for embracing new technology and sharing the gift of learning with their students. Let’s keep building brighter futures through computer science! 🔧📚
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The Mount Ida School District was recently featured in the December issue of the ARSBA (Arkansas School Board Association) magazine for its application for a start-up grant aimed at teaching students automotive service technical skills.
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Kelli, Karen, and Cheryl from the DMESC Early Childhood team caught up with #ATOY Beau McCastlain at the Office of Education Policy Luncheon with Governor Sarah Sanders today. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed. #yourBESTsolution
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Ruthie’s ABC classroom in Foreman has a Santa”s workshop Center where students are decorating and wrapping presents! Such a cute and developmentally appropriate idea!
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DMESC Curriculum Coordinators met to discuss data and receive resources from System Support Specialist Andria Miller.
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🌟 Happy Computer Science Week! 🌟
This week, we celebrate the impact of computer science on our world and the importance of integrating it into education. From sparking creativity to fostering critical thinking, computer science skills empower students to solve real-world problems and innovate for the future.
🚀 Why Computer Science Matters:
- **Develop Problem-Solving Skills**: Computer science teaches students how to break down complex issues and find effective solutions.
- **Prepare for the Future**: As technology continues to evolve, understanding computer science is crucial for diverse careers in all fields, not just tech.
- **Encourage Collaboration**: Many computer science projects are collaborative, helping students learn teamwork and communication skills.
- **Inspire Creativity**: Code is the new canvas! Computer science allows students to express their creativity through games, apps, and digital art.
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🎉 🖥️🔒Congratulations to our Winners! Students from 8 school districts showcased their skills in a thrilling Capture The Flag (CTF) event! 🎮💻 Competing in cybersecurity challenges, these talented students worked together to solve puzzles, crack codes, and demonstrate their tech expertise.
We’re so proud of their dedication, teamwork, and determination to learn and grow in this rapidly evolving field. 🌟 Kudos to all participants for making this event such a success!
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