Talk about having a green thumb! Art students at Polly Ryon middle school planted, cared for, and harvested Birdhouse Gourds which they then creatively transformed into functional birdhouses. As a result of carefully following certain agricultural practices, these students were able to creatively express themselves through their own unique art pieces while still contributing positively to the environment around them! "Students don't often get their hands dirty and grow things... the students...

As one can tell with the impact of all of these grants, creating innovative learning experiences is one of the best ways students can learn and actually retain information. At Williams Elementary, Jaime Barnett was well aware of this fact and used the LEAF-funded grant, Fly Me To the Moon FabLab, to give kindergarten students a STEM learning experience that was out of this world. Literally! "All of our students, regardless of ability, race, or academic level, were able to participate and...

As the title claims, this project was able to turn these Terrell Elementary students' learning spaces into worlds of wonder. Thanks to Mindy Pieritz's LEAF-funded grant, Igniting Young Minds With the Spark of Wonder, she was able to turn her classrooms into fun, themed spaces where stories came to life for the kindergarteners. Interactive Learning For kindergarten students, learning can be hard due to developing minds, attention spans, and an overall brand new learning ability! Mindy Pieritz...