RE Log Fall 2019

50 Ransom Everglades LOG FALL 2019 Reimagining our use of technology • Faculty and students alike have embraced the integration of educational technology, which has diversified the classroom experience, offering tools that promote personalized learning and deeper engagement. • Emerging from the International Society for Technology in Education conference last summer, faculty member Greg Cooper crafted a collaborative assignment for the students in his elective course, “America in the Post 9/11 World.” Students conducted extensive research and compiled their work on an open access website, using both Google Sites and Adobe Spark. • Middle school faculty members Dr. Kelly Jackson and Gus Palacios spearheaded a project to install solar panels at the middle school. Faculty have begun to integrate solar energy into the curriculum by teaching students about alternative energy, how solar panels work and the advantages of alternative energy sources. In 2018-19, RE invested $1.2 million in technology. Transforming our campus • The new Wellness Center on the upper school campus opened in 2018-19. It offers students a quiet retreat when they need it. The center is the result of a board-led health and wellness initiative, designed to equip students with the information and support to make safe and healthy choices and learn how to take care of themselves. • The new STEM Center on the upper school campus, scheduled to open in early 2020, will be a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certified structure. It reflects RE’s commitment to providing sustainable learning spaces that support the school’s faculty and students. • The renovation of the historic La Brisa home will consolidate RE’s admission, advancement and head’s offices, creating a dedicated area to welcome visitors and carry out those important functions of the school. • RE is also significantly increasing green space, preparing for a major upgrade of Ludington Hall and planning to repurpose the current upper school dining hall, ensuring that