2017 Great Idea Mini-Grant Applications Being Accepted NOW!
Let the BCET help fund your next adventure in educating the next generation. If you are a teacher in Beaver County and in need of resources to make your next classroom project come to life, apply now for a Great Ideas Mini-Grant. Got a bigger school wide idea, the BCET will double the funds available. See the application for details. Need some inspiration? Check out past mini-grant projects here! DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017 Apply Now!
Carnegie Science Center Helps South Side Middle School Get STEAM-EE
South Side Middle School held a STEAM-Walk on November 3rd that was partially funded by a BCET STEAM-Walk grant. South Side invited Carnegie Science Center to the event to hold hands on experiments for students. https://youtu.be/vP7AlzHSCNU
BCET Attends Beaver County BookFest
[caption id="attachment_851" align="alignright" width="300"] Trustee Yvonne Conner manning the BCET booth at Bookfest[/caption] Beaver County Bookfest is a celebration of local authors and literary heavy weights. This year Bookfest included a wizardary theme to it, taking from what is sure to be a classic to future generations. The BCET was ecstatic to attended. While there, board members passed out age appropriate books to kids under 5. The other goal was to inform the public about the BCET "Growing with Books" program and encourage participation.
BCET Elects a New President
Newly elected president, Dennis Nichols, joined the BCET because of his life-ling interest and respect for education. It is also a shared passion among his family members, two of which are teachers. Mr. Nichols believes education to be the “great equalizer” in allowing anyone to attain success. His favorite BCET program is the Mini-Grant program due to the imaginative utilization of grant money to create effective education. He brings a commitment to education and experience in organizational management.