Category Archives: Education

An unusual school of mines

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Peter Faur

Every other month, I travel to Henderson, Nev., to facilitate a community advisory panel. The managers from four plants meet with community representatives from different walks of life. Each plant reports on its progress in five areas – safety, environmental … Continue reading →

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Sixth graders need your help

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Peter Faur

I’ve written before about donorschoose.org, the website that helps you find teachers who need funding for special projects that can help needy students grow beyond the minimum resources offered in their homes and schools. It’s a great way to make … Continue reading →

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A list of educational apps for preschoolers

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Peter Faur

Do you have kids or grandkids? If so, you know how they take to smartphones and tablets, or anything with screens. Use these apps to spend your time with them productively.

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