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Bemidji students, coaches and boosters showcase VEX robotics program to school board
Summary
Students, coaches and Booster Club members described Bemidji’s VEX robotics program to the Bemidji Public School District board, highlighting student participation, competition results and plans for mentoring and summer camps.
Brian Anderson, the Bemidji VEX Robotics coach, told the Bemidji Public School District board on Aug. 17 that the program serves middle- and high-school students through competitive VEX V5 robotics and community outreach. "VEX competitions foster these skills and catalyze on the motivational effects of competitions and robotics to help all students create an identity as a STEM learner," Anderson said.
Students described hands-on learning and personal benefits. "Robotics has meant meant a lot to me," said Eric…
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