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What Educators Think About DoD STARBASE

Students ponder a problem using a triple-beam scale."STARBASE has designed a program the keeps students fully engaged every minute.  At STARBASE students have a really tough time containing their enthusiasm and are asking 'what if' questions while bouncing out of their seats, a true sign of engagement that leads to learning." (Teacher, Rutland VT)

"STARBASE turns the students on to science! It lights the science fire for many students.  We would attend STARBASE even if it were in Dallas! It has helped to complete and solidify our own science instruction." (Principal, Barksdale LA)

"It was with great hesitation that we agreed to try out STARBASE.  After the first day, I was fully on board 100%.  After 5 session, there is no doubt in my mind that this program will be with each student throughout their lifetime."(Teacher, Sioux Falls, SD)

"It is a great hands-on inquiry based learning program.  The curriculum continues to evolve. Students' engagement is very high and the enthusiasm is evident as they share their experiences with the staff  atStudents enjoy the hands-on activity Eggbert. school. The teachers are outstanding and well prepared.  I continue to be impressed with the high quality of this program." (Teacher, San Diego CA)

"The exposure to the technology, the robotics, the career guides, hands-on science and math and the Air Force base is very beneficial to students that have very few enriching opportunities at school and in their personal lives.  I cannot overstate the benefit to my students." (Teacher, Tucson AZ)

"I am thrilled to know that the military plays such a large role in the execution of such a fabulous program." (Teacher, St. Paul MN

"What you are doing for these kids is just AWESOME! The time they spend with you and the terrific curriculum, may change their lives forever! And I hope so! If it keeps one kid off drugs, one kid from dropping out, one girl from feeling like she can't do this because she's 'just a girl' or clarifies a career path for one of these young people, then it is ALL worth it!...I am thrilled to be a tiny part of something so wonderful!" (Teacher, Pax River MD)

A military volunteer works with a student on a STARBASE project."Our student population comes from poor families.  This program gives them a life experience they normally wouldn't have.  It gives them an excellent exposure to science and the kids are more excited about school." (Teacher, Albuquerque NM)

STARBASE "brings subject matter, that teachers find difficult to cover in the classroom, to life." (Teacher, Great Lakes Illinois)

"After teaching for so many years, it is apparent that anyone can deliver information.  However, only child centered people have the ability to convey the information in such a way that the children really enjoy and absorb what is being taught.  Your staff is exceptional and their delivery of the information was fabulous and fun."  (Teacher, Waterbury CT)

"The most wonderful thing about STARBASE is that the students come back to school excited about learning and want to 'quiz' all the teachers on what they learned. 'Do you know how many pounds ofA student returns after his successful rocket launch. pressure are in a can of shaving cream?'  Also 'Do you know what makes an airplane fly?' How exciting it is to hear students excited about LEARNING!!!! That is the highest compliment a teacher can receive.  Than you STARBASE for making learning exciting." (Teacher, Martinsburg WV)

"As a professional, I consider the program excellent. I plan on extending the activities, concepts and teaching strategies in my classroom." (Teacher, Puerto Rico)

"This program did an excellent job teaching my students math and science through hands on experiences.  The instructors reached every child on their individual learning level.  The students loved going to STARBASE and couldn't wait to go back every week!" (Teacher, STARBASE OK)

 
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