TK students at Truckee Elementary play with a Bee-Bot robot

A child’s early experience with technology doesn’t have to involve screens! It can begin with a small robot, a simple set of commands, and a classroom full of curious learners discovering that they can solve problems through creativity and teamwork.  Thanks to a grant funded by Excellence in Education, transitional kindergarten (TK) students at Truckee … Read more

Students at Truckee Elementary show their ceramics as part of a grant.

The Excellence in Education Foundation proudly funded $1,354 to support a third-grade ceramics grant at Truckee Elementary School, making it possible for classrooms to have clay carving tools, sponges, Mayco ceramic glazes, and texture rollers. The grant was submitted by third-grade teacher Dana Seaborg, and gives over 75 students the chance to explore ceramic art. … Read more