Mineola Schools Receive Innovation Award

Submitted by Mineola School District

The New York State School Boards Association has awarded the Mineola School District a certificate of recognition for the Be the Change for Kids 2014 Innovation Awards to honor the district’s science lab initiative.

As a recipient, the district will receive a $5,000 grant to enhance its STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) science labs in grades 3-6. Superintendent of Schools Michael P. Nagler, Ed.D. will receive the award on behalf of the district at NYSSBA’s 95th Annual Convention and Education Expo on Oct. 1 in Albany.

According to NYSSBA, the Be the Change for Kids award seeks to promote programs that make a positive difference. Focus is placed on those programs that give students the tools needed for future success. The award looks to highlight districts that have progressive educational programs that can be replicated, sustained and adapted, lead students to better opportunities, enrich students’ ingenuity and/or prepare young learners for futures in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers.