learning

Camden group hosts 2nd Annual STEAM summer Camp

The 2nd Annual STEAM summer camp is underway this week in Camden. The camp exposes children to hands on learning activities that provide a solid STEAM foundation while making learning fun. Camper Dea’one Mitchell loves STEAM — so she’s really enjoying the STEAM summer camp. “Mostly because it’s interactive. I really love this camp. We do a lot of different…

Selma-Dallas Co. Public Library kicks off summer program

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma-Dallas County Public Library kicked off its annual summer program this week. Scores of kids came out to the library’s — Petting Zoo and Popsicles event — Wednesday morning. Library officials say for the next 8 weeks — the library will host a variety of events — to bring families out to the library…

High-tech tool aims to ignite learning for Head Start students

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Head Start Schools around Dallas, Wilcox, Marengo and Choctaw counties have a new high-tech tool to help give kids a solid educational foundation to build on. The IgniteTable is an innovative new educational tool that uses artificial intelligence to engage young learners. “It’s a multi-touch table,” said Marion Soare with Hatch Early Learning. “It has 80…

Selma-Dallas Co. Public Library kicks off Summer Fun 2023

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma-Dallas County Public Library kicks off its annual summer program. It features eight weeks of fun summer activities — for school children of all ages. Summer Fun 2023 includes art shows — magic shows — an acting work shop — and kids will even get to build robots. “Our programming is designed to accommodate…