| Davidson IB Middle Wins Schools of Distinction Award | | | | education innovation. |
| The science program at Davidson IB Middle, one of | | | | What Does Winning Mean for Davidson and Charlotte |
| the schools in the Charlotte - Mecklenburg area, has | | | | Schools? |
| been recognized as a School of Distinction by Intel | | | | As recipients of this prestigious award, Davidson IB |
| and Scholastic. Intel, the world renowned computer | | | | Middle will receive a $10,000 grant from the Intel |
| chip maker, and Scholastic, a leader in textbooks and | | | | Foundation and several other prizes ranging from |
| educational materials, chose Davidson for honors in | | | | curriculum materials and professional development |
| the field of science achievement, bringing both pride | | | | resources to computer hardware and software. All of |
| and bragging rights to Charlotte schools. As the | | | | these things will help Davidson stay on the cutting |
| principal of Davidson states, "This award is a | | | | edge of science education and fulfill the goal of |
| testament to the dedication of my students, | | | | constant improvement and innovation in educating |
| teachers, parents and the community. My entire staff | | | | future scientists. In addition to these monetary |
| works together to make sure our students get an | | | | prizes, the school also puts Charlotte schools in the |
| excellent education." | | | | map as a place of science and math strength among |
| How Davidson was Chosen | | | | national secondary schools. |
| Intel and Scholastic seem to agree. They awarded | | | | What's Special About Davidson |
| Davidson the Schools of Distinction Award after | | | | Davidson is one of many Charlotte schools that is |
| evaluating the school on a number of criteria. Among | | | | taking the forefront in science education and it |
| other things, Davidson showed its strengths in | | | | shows. While Davidson has won national recognition |
| strategies for incorporating critical thinking skills; hands | | | | for its programs, the real work is the daily learning |
| - on investigative experiences, and project - based | | | | that takes places at Davidson and other Charlotte |
| learning. Davidson, like other Charlotte schools, is | | | | schools. As part of the International Baccalareute |
| challenging the next generation of scientists and | | | | Program, Davidson focuses on providing real world |
| engineers with its comprehensive science program. | | | | connections between textbook learning and |
| The Intel and Scholastic award will help the school to | | | | applications. Some of the projects done at Davidson |
| further its science education goals and set a positive | | | | serve as a model for other Charlotte schools. These |
| example for other Charlotte schools in the areas of | | | | projects included using a special backyard stream to |
| science education. | | | | learn about biology as well as real world chemistry |
| The winning schools were chosen in each of the | | | | applications, such as water quality tests. |
| following eight categories: academic achievement, | | | | Davidson is lucky to have many local community |
| literacy achievement, mathematics achievement, | | | | partners to help in its quest for high level science |
| science achievement, technology excellence, | | | | education. As a Charlotte school, Davidson works |
| leadership excellence, professional development, and | | | | alongside Davidson College on environmental studies |
| collaboration and teamwork. Davidson, as an | | | | projects with university professors and resources. |
| exceptional Charlotte school, looks forward to using | | | | Because of its unique position, Davidson has won |
| this award to help continue to build a competitive | | | | both state and national competitions, leading to its |
| science program and lead the nation in science | | | | rank of 15 overall in the United States. |