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North Vernon students demo LEGO STEM robots as district pushes STEM certification
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Students from North Vernon Elementary demonstrated coded LEGO robots and teachers described a district STEM initiative. The school now has 14 LEGO STEM kits funded through teacher training and PTO support; district leaders said North Vernon is a candidate for STEM certification next year.
North Vernon Elementary students on Monday evening demonstrated LEGO STEM robots and coding projects to the Jennings County School Corporation board, part of a district‑level push to expand hands‑on science, technology, engineering and math instruction.
Leonard Gled, principal at North Vernon Elementary, told the board the school has acquired 14 LEGO STEM kits after two teachers attended a summer training course and, with help from the parent‑teacher organization, purchased the materials for classroom use.
“This past summer, we…
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