Co-Teaching: A Path to Student Success

Mary Peters and Emma Olesen co-teaching in the classroom.

Students in Mary Peters’ third-grade class are learning math patterns and eagerly raising their hands to identify them reflected on the smart board at Discovery Community School. Next walks in co-teacher, Emma Olesen, and the lesson switches to language arts. Co-teachers Mary Peters and Emma Olesen sit in front of the class to gear up … Read more

Writing Partners Become Friends

St. Cloud and Annandale fifth-grade students.

“Let’s find our partners!” calls out Discovery Community School fifth-grade teacher, Pamela Holubetz. The day has finally come when they get to meet their writing partners from Annandale face-to-face. Fifth-grade students from both schools have been working together in Google Presentations on a “get to know you” project since the beginning of the school year. The … Read more

Demystifying Code

Teachers work with students and their iPads to code.

Have you ever heard about the Hour of Code? It sounds like a challenge level of a video game. Well, that’s not too far off. The term Hour of Code was coined to introduce computer science and “demystify code.” It’s an easy and simple way for anyone to learn the basics of computer coding. And … Read more

Robotics Unplugged

Ms. Kalthoff coding with students.

By Angie Kalthoff and Dr. Matt Keil Robotics and computational thinking are both a growing area of interest as the global demand continues to expand. St. Cloud Area School District is proud to offer students an opportunity to explore the skills necessary for a technical future. While this looks different at each grade level, it is … Read more

Discovery Bike Fleet Makes a Big Impact

Students eager to ride bikes.

“I’m used to falling off,” laughs third-grader Jonathan Morales. But, Morales gets right back on his bike and goes at it again. “I’m still kind of learning how to ride,” he admits. For the past four weeks, Discovery Community School, in partnership with BLEND of CentraCare, has been teaching students in grades three through five how to … Read more